Thanks for the reply Danleff,
Did you install the printer software (drivers) before plugging the printer into the computer?
I've tried multiple ways, i've tried following it by the guide book (that is, installing the drivers up until it comes to the printer driver, then inserting the USB as asked), i've tried turning the printer on with the USB inserted mid-driver installing, i've tried doing them without putting the USB in using the printer device option, i've tried as much as i can, or as much as i could think of/have read.
Did you plug the printer into a usb port on the back of the computer - not a front port?
I've put it in the back yeah, although i've tried front and back. Mouse/keyboard/webcam/ipod seem to work fine on the front ones too though, so i've been switching usb's around and the printer is the only one giving me an issue.
Did the usb cable come with the printer, or did you buy it separately?
It's a seperate one as one wasnt provided with the Epson printer itself, from what i've read this isnt usually an issue when it comes to printer leads but i'm quite the novice so .
(edit: Not sure how relevant this is but the lead was from a previous printer which worked fine, just wanted to upgrade to a newer model that's all)
Thanks alot for any help you can provide.
David