Epson R1800 prints too dark with PS CS5

I have been using Photoshop since version 2.5 updating each version.
I have a trial version of PS CS5 12.0.1.  I have been trying to print from it but have been unable to get anything other than dark prints.  I have carefully checked everything, used lots of ink and paper (Epson Ultra Premium Luster).
I have downloaded and reinstalled the Epson driver (6.12) several times.  Deleting the printer and reinstating it again after the new driver is downloaded.  I'm on a Mac Pro 3GHZ, 10GB running 10.6.4.
I have re-calibrated my monitor using a Spyder3 and using the Apple calibration.  Both yield a very similar calibration.
I have carefully gone over and tried the solutions (2 and 3) offerred at:   http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/834/cpsid_83497.html
I have tested the printer using other software and the prints come out fine.
I have searched everywhere for a solution.  Is it possible to use 10.6.4 and CS5 and an R1800 to get decent prints?  CS4 worked just fine.
Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks.

I have the R800 and was only able to get satisfactory results was to let the printer manage the colors as opposed to the "correct" way of PS doing it. It's a workaround at best. Luckily I have an R2400 here also. I've relegated the R800 to non-critical work.
See here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669
There doesn't appear to be a real epson driver.
Regards,
Denny

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