Mini Doesn't Recognize Epson Printer via Firewire

this is an odd one...
spent quite some time on tech support with Apple today.
a brand new Mac Mini will not print with an Epson photo stylus via firewire.
it recognizes the firewire connection, actually prints via usb, but will not print with the firewire.
what is even stranger, the epson printer utility will allow for printing test pages via firewire.
no matter how often the new Epson drivers (via website) are removed, reinstalled correctly, reset print system in printer set up utility, with permissions repaired, restarting, etc., it will not recognize the printer.
tried this with two working Epsons, which both work on an older iMAC, and a new G5.
firewire works with other items, like storage drives etc., and tried different cords.
i am stumped.
any clues?
mac mini Mac OS X (10.4.10)

When you add the printer, are you highlighting the printer in Printer Setup Utility, clicking *More Printers* and selecting *EPSON Firewire* in the Print Browser?
Matt

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