Advanced printing in iPhoto for Epson R800

Using my PC for many years I have been able to other printing options like the type of paper, gloss / no gloss and print quality for my Epson R800 - but can't find them when using my Mac. I'm not impressed with the photo printing from my Mac, so still use my PC for it.
Surely the Mac can handle this - but how do I do it.
Many thanks

Which version iPhoto?
Some used themes and some provide specific printing options
Does your printing dialog look like the image above for Safari?
In iPhoto, expand the pull-down menu that says 'iPhoto' (instead of Safari as an example), then select 'Print Settings'....then select 'Media Type', etc.
If not, either the iPhoto version, or perhaps the driver you are using does not allow those options. Download the newest Epson drivers for Snow Leopard.
The latest version of iPhoto comes with iLife '09.

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