CUPS in the network - possible without specific printer drivers?

Hello guys,
     I am trying to build a small home server from a netbook.
One of things it should do is sharing a printer for Mac OS and Windows. The server has printer drivers and is able to print with CUPS and Foomatic drivers.
Is it possible to set up server in a way that clients would not need any printer specific drivers?
As I understand it should be possible to print there with PostScript which should be universal. Are there any limitations of this (like printing of images) or better solutions for that?
If the PostScript is the way to go, could you point me to article about setting CUPS for that?

Well, if you are using a router, then you should - for your safety - have it require a password. I would not run an open wifi network - anybody on the street and your neighbors could be using your network for free internet access.
I can only think of one possible way for this: have your turned on Printer Sharing in the Sharing Preference? But I believe you will still need a password. I'm not an expert on Sharing, so hopefully someone else will chime in. In the meantime, there is some information (scroll down for printer sharing):
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3771

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