10.4 to serial printer via 9.x server

Hi all,
I use my LaserWriter Select 300 on a beige G3 running 9.1, sometimes 9.2. I use this to print from my main system, which runs 10.4.11. I print to a PDF file, copy it over to the G3 and print using Acrobat 4.
Does anyone do similar and, if so, has anyone written a pair of folder action scripts to automate this? Such a script would sit on a "Print" folder one each system's desktop. Save print as a PDF to that folder, whose script connects to the server and copies the file to the G3 "Print" folder, whose script opens Acrobat and prints it.
Thanks

Peter,
Based on your post I see that you are trying to transfer files through and ethernet cable. I don't think this is possible, correct me if I'm wrong, with just a plain ethernet cable.
Try using a Cross-Over cable. It's easy to find. You can find it at your local electrionics store, such as Best Buy or CompUSA.
There is also another method besides tranferring with an ethernet cable. You can use CD's and DVD's, (DVDs work a lot better for space). This will take a lot longer with a bit more effort and time. But, you can get the job done.
Good luck.
Remember to mark as helpful or solve.
Benny

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