Connecting an Apple 12/640 to my Imac.

I had my 12/640 connected to my iMac for some time prior to putting the printer in storage for about 9 months. When I brought it out again it wouldn't establish a connection. It would appear on my printer set up page and on my list of printers when I was printing but my computer was unable to address it. I am using an SMC wireless router and the computer and printer are plugged in there.
Any insights or methods will be greatly appreciated. Got the printer new about 10 years ago and it has been a reliable work horse but not now.

The LaserWriter 12/640 is capable of Printing via either AppleTalk-over-Ethernet or LPR/LPD. Some Brand-X Routers do not support bridging AppleTalk packets from Wireless to Wired networks.
Your first step is to make sure every device has an IP Address, and that the IP addresses are on the same Subnet, based on the Subnet Mask being used by all parties.
You did not specify what version(s) of Mac OS you are using. If you are using Mac OS X exclusively, you may have success in treating this as a Rendezvous/Bonjour printer and letting it be found automatically.

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