Printer for Old iMac with OS8.6

I'm trying to help a friend with an iMac DVD running OS 8.6.  They need to get a new printer.  Are there any printers that will run with OS 8.6 or can the old iMac be updated with an earlier version of OSX?  Help! Thanks!

My guess would be Mac OS 8.6 can print to any post script printer. OS 8.6 includes the standard postscript print driver.  About five years ago, I was able to network from the 8.6 to a networked PostScript printer. 
You will want PostScript Leve 3.
Found a printer  HP LaserJet 1300 Black & White specs:
http://reviews.cnet.com/laser-printers/hp-laserjet-1300/4507-3159_7-21096963.htm l
These are probably similiar printers HP LaserJet 1xxx
Robert

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