Digital BW, The Print

I have just upgraded my PC to Windows XP Professional, and had 
thought that everything had gone very smoothly (even getting my Agfa 
scanner to work), until I tried to print from Photoshop onto my Epson 
1160. 

I can install the Epson XP drivers for the printer, and receive a 
confirmation message that they have been correctly installed. Within 
Photoshop, the dialogue with the printer driver appears normal, and 
follows the same process as before. However, printing fails, because 
of a "communication error". I think what is happening is that Windows 
XP wants to use its own "plug and play" driver, which will work, but 
not at the resolution that I am looking for (1400 dpi). Consequently 
I think I end up with a conflict between the Epson and the Windows 
driver, leading to an apparent communiction problem with the printer. 

I do not know how to resolve this - can anyone help me? I have tried 
all sorts of things - both USB and parallel port connections, and 
reloaded the drivers several times - so far without success and am 
feeling increasingly desperate! 

Cheers 

David