Printing to Apple Laserwriter 320

I'm trying to set up an old Laserwriter 320 with my Mac Pro using an AsanteTalk bridge (AppleTalk to Ethernet).
I was able to use this setup with a MacBook Pro using 10.4 (I think: no longer have the machine).
Can I do this with the new machine? If so, what do I do to set it up?

It should be possible. If you are connecting through Ethernet, make sure AppleTalk is turned on for Ethernet in the Network control pane, then boot the printer and the computer, then the AsanteTalk box, and add the printer through the default browser.

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