If LaserWriter 12/640 PS set-up to print via a TIGER Mac...

Just wondering if this less than ideal solution may work:
If I set-up my LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer via my eMac running TIGER 10.4.11 then enable SHARING - can I print to this printer via Snow Leopard?
WHAT IF THE eMac is turned-off? Will it still work?? (Likely not...)
Any comments on how to use a LaserWriter 12/640 PS with Snow Leopard appreciated.
Thanks!

Hello, Stephen: I have this exact same problem, same printer, too. I have been using it via AppleTalk, ethernet and an Asante Talk device. I haven't switched my Intel iMac to Snow Leopard yet because of this problem. I have an older Mac G3 B&W tower running Tiger so I guess I have figure out how to share the printer with the old Mac. It doesn't have Airport but I have an old "Snow" Airport base station. The old computer most likely would have to be turned on for all the components to work. I'll let you know if I can get it working and HOW.

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