I can print in classic but not OSX.

Fistly, what a great forum! I'm a recent convert to iBooks, have been reading as much as I can on this site to try to become as much of an expert as possible.
After much swearing I've now worked out how to use my Lexmark Z12 printer. If I reboot into OS9, I'm able to install the drivers from the cd and the printer works.(I've spent many frustrating hours downloading both the OS9 and the OSX drivers from the Lexmark website, but they just do not work when I'm in OSX.)
This is a bit of a drag as it means having to transfer documents between OSX and OS9 by emailing myself! My question is, if my printer works in OS9, is there no way of printing in OSX with Classic running?
Also, are there any dangers in switching between operating systems so frequently?
I should probably bite the bullet and buy a new printer but the one I have works perfectly well and I hate waste!
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Brendan

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
From what I can find online, it seems that the OS X drivers for your printer only work through OS X 10.2. Functionality of your printer was broken with OS X 10.3. Printing in Classic is not supported, according to what I've read.
You may find that buying a new printer is cost-effective if you compare the costs of replacement ink cartridges.
As far as I know, there is no hazard in switching between operating systems. Apple intended that it be used that way.

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