Printing from Classic Using OS X Drivers

Shouldn't I be able to print from Classic using my Epson USB printer's OS X drivers (OS 9 drivers don't exist for this model)? I've tried opening the Chooser in Classic, but the printer doesn't show up.
Thanks,
Emily

Go to Chooser (while in a Classic App) and select LaserWriter 8 driver - even if there's no printer on the right.
When you want to print, the LaserWriter 8 print dialog comes up and you can select your OS X printers in the destination printer pull-down.
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