ColorShare

ColorShare, originally known as GrayShare, refers to software developed by Apple Computer that allowed printers without built-in networking hardware (typically QuickDraw-reliant models) to be shared over a LocalTalk or EtherTalk network.

History
GrayShare was introduced in January 1993 with the StyleWriter II, which also enabled it to print over 130 shades of gray from Macs that supported color. The software later became known as ColorShare with the introduction of Color StyleWriter models. As Apple and adopted USB in 1998 and exited the printer market in 1999, the software was superseded by USB Printer Sharing.

Usage
ColorShare or GrayShare can be enabled on a supported device by accessing the printer options through the Chooser in classic Mac OS. Supported StyleWriter inkjet printers require the Printer Share extension to be installed. Supported LaserWriter printers require the LaserWriter 300 extension to be installed.

Supported devices

 * StyleWriter (by using the StyleWriter II driver)
 * StyleWriter II
 * StyleWriter 1200
 * Color StyleWriter Pro
 * Color StyleWriter 2200
 * Color StyleWriter 2400
 * Apple Color Printer
 * Personal LaserWriter LS
 * Personal LaserWriter 300
 * LaserWriter Select 300