Printing in iPhoto and Preview

I am using an iMac G5 1.85 Mhz with OS 10.8 and cannot print from iPhoto or Preview. I have no trouble printing in any other program. I use an Epson Styllus C88+ printer. When I try to print from either program the printer stops and the Epson set up says Printing stopped. I try to restart and it at least recognizes the printer because it (the printer) "clicks" then it says Printing stopped. I've repaired permissions and even downloaded and run Printer Set Up Repair from fixamac.net. Printer Set Up Repair states that one file is missing but cannot repair this. It also states that this will be added upon normal printing. What do you suggest?

Epson solved this problem for me: Device removal (/applications/utilities/printer set up utility: highlight epson printers and delete. Deleted Epson folder (applications/library/printers/epson), deleted epson receipts (applications/library/receipts/epson). Remove all printers (applications/Utilities/Printer Setup Utility:Reset Printing). Download current epson driver (support.epson.com) and install. Go to Printer Set Up Utility (/applications/utility/printer set up utility) and add Epson printer.

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