Need a Classic-compatible printer. . .

Hi everyone,
My Epson Stylus Photo 820 is making alarming grinding sounds when I try to print, and no black ink appears to be flowing into its innards. I'm thinking it's time for a new printer--are any of today's printers automatically compatible with Classic? If not, can any of today's printers be made to be compatible with Classic, and if so, how?
Thanks,

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@JamesNewton You'd share the local printer on the client's PC then on the server connect via TCP/IP to it. You'd need static addresses or use DNS names if DHCP, though. –  Nathan
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