Network printer to imac g5 issues

I'm trying to network my 'sharp' printer/scanner to the imac over an local IP,.. do I need to have another computer connected & turned on with the printer for this to work? I don't see an ethernet data jack in the back of the printer. Thanks.

Which specific printer (model) do you have?
Unless it is a native network printer you will need to connect it to a computer.

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