Questions regarding proofing Epson Fine Art Papers in Photoshop CS5

Background. I have an Epson Pro Image printer—4900. I use Epson photo papers and usually print on glossy, luster and semigloss paper. Recently Epson sent me what they call a “Signature Worthy Sample Pack” of photos papers—specifically, Hot Press Bright, Hot Press Natural, Exhibition Fiber Paper, Cold Press Bright, Cold Press Natural, Velvet Fine Art and Ultra Premium Luster—my reward for spending lots of money on one of their printers.
My problem. I soft proof before I print. When I soft proofed using Epson’s profile for Hot Press Bright with Matte Black Ink, I chose Relative Colorimetric for Rendering Intent, checked Black Point Compensation, and checked Simulate Paper Color under my On-Screen display options. When I checked the last—Simulate Paper Color—a haze appeared over my image. If I unchecked Simulate Paper Color, the haze disappeared. I tried adjusting for the haze, but could not match my original and so got rid of the adjustments. I then printed my original using Epson's profile for Hot Press Bright Matte Black. It printed without the haze—beautiful print. Then, I tried the same with Velvet Fine Art. Soft proofing gave the same result—a haze when I selected Simulate Paper Color, no haze when unselected. I printed the original using Epson's profile for Velvet Fine Art, but this time, unlike printing with Hot Press Bright, the print had a hazy overtone.
Finally, my questions. Are there times when I should and should not check Simulate Paper Color? Is there something I might try to correct the haze in the Velvet Fine Art print? I have not yet tried the other papers.

You'll have to ask Epson about that.
Those settings are controlled by the driver.

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