Dear Polly, I'm so sorry for taking way too long to respond, but my email was malfunctioning and I couldn't get my questions. Linux, Mac, and Windows all share the same network protocols. Each platform
There is no easy way. If you are prepared to mess with the adaptors and try to hook up unsupported printer you theoretically can archive what you want but it will eat up much time. Here are discussions
Don, If you have no recovery disk, your best bet is to hold down the option key, availing you of any system folder available. Assuming this works, you'll be presented with a startup disk/folder from
Nerses, Your laserjet 5000n will have an LCD panel on the top; you'll need to manually configure its IP address to be near your own. Your IP address can be found in the Apple Menu>System Preferences>network>airport
Ed, I like the cruzer ones. Dealmac.com often has specials on them. Black Friday will inevitably bring some deals our way. The only pain with them is the extra windows utility partition on them; One

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