Been away for a few days and only just read your questions and other
responses answered most of them Only thing I would add is to 'tidy' the
registry before installing the latest (downloaded) drivers by running
registry cleaners such as RegClean (XP Power Toys), BeClean, CCleaner, and
EasyCleaner - all available on-line.

Larry S

"elladave" wrote in message
...
Ok Larry this seems like the most straightforward reply I've had so far.
Can you tell me how to;-
*remove residual registry entries
*insatall latest drivers and monitor without using the software disc
supplied with the printer
many thanks D.

"Larry S" wrote:

I know you may not want to read this, but try deleting the printer,
uninstalling the Epson printer and all its drivers (being sure there are
no
residual registry entries) and the status monitor, and reinstall as a new
printer using the latest drivers and monitor software. I had similar
communications problems with a different model Epson printer, and
removing
then reinstalling the latest drivers and monitor worked for me.
Installing
the new drivers and software 'on top' of the existing versions did not
work - a complete clear out was needed first.

"elladave" wrote in message
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I have just brought new pc(Acer E120) with Vista preinstalled. Having
then
insatalled all the software for my Epson C60 printer I get the message
"parameter incorrect" when I try to print anything. When i try to
access
the
Status Monitor the message is "bidirectional communication needed"
I can print nozzel check patterns and clean nozzels till the cows come
home,
so I'm guessing the USB port and lead are fine (have changed both
anyway)
Have updated Vista (service pack 1 + anything else they seem to think I
need)
Have updated drivers from Epson site.
Does anyone have any answers for this. I have been trying to solve this
for
nearly a week. And belive me i have looked everywhere on the web for an
answer....HELP!