Using Indesign to print photographs

I moved to Snow Leopard 10.6.3 and hit the Epson printer problems with driver/colorsync issues I've installed the new Epson drivers but still see shadow details blocking up, luckily I also have Tiger running on a separate system so can still print from Lightroom and Photoshop but it's a work around switching over.
Now I read there was a work around using InDesign where the printer communication differs from other Adobe products I have CS2 and solves these issues within Snow Leopard . The problem is I can't find the technique online and wanted to set up documents that I print to 20x24 30x40 etc and want the printer profile attached to that template and drop the sized psd file into it, I could speed up my nesting by creating a multiple image sheet.
I've set up a new document, attached the printer profile and did a test print, however there was no way I could see to set the quality of the output which is normally in the print driver it goes straight to the default 360dpi output by passing the printer dialog. So I've got the gist just not sorted out the best way to create these print templates so printing becomes the pleasure it once was.

Great hearing for you all! I thought I was all alone this past weekend. I did learn a lot this weekend. I really like the InDesign product.(half-the-battle) But to be helped by the prestigious “Sandee Cohen” was an honor indeed.”  I ordered the InDesign CC today.  Peter, I appreciate all the feedback on Lynda too. They are loaded with lots of good videos. Derek too honed in on one of the most important aspects!  Since I have been working with Word for most of the first portion of the book this will be a big help. I looked at the comments big help ! Thanks a ton ALL!  Have a wonder day or evening whenever you read this reply.

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