Re-installing system software

Please can some one help!!
I'm re-installing all my system software but i'd like to keep all my internet and Email setting with all emails in my inbox. I have done this before but have forgotton. Please can someone refresh my memory.
I'm reinstalling as no matter what I do I always get this message when trying to print "cannot open Printer" so the easy way is to re-install everything.
G4 powermac   Mac OS X (10.1.x)  

Do you use pop to get your mail? If you are on imap, all mail should be stored on the server. You can back mail and attachments in ~/Library. Preferences are in ~/Library/Preferences. Depends on your browser as to backing up your bookmarks - which one are you using? Is there and option to export them?
If you are doing a complete reinstall I would advise you to image your mac first. http://www.bombich.com/software/netrestore.html is a very good imaging tool. You can create an image of your whole mac. Save it elsewhere and at least you know you won't have lost anything.

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