If you download the file from here
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/
Unzip and double click the install take ownership file, then confirm and wait for the success confirmation, after that, right click a file or folder and...
If you click start, right click computer, click properties, click device manager, then click next to universal serial controllers, do any have any marks?
If not, left click each one to highlight, then right click, click uninstall, confirm.
Do that for all of them then restart the PC and give...
Might be worth removing any software to do with the printer.
Then, have the printer connected but switched off, during the install, wait for a box to show top left which says to connect the printer, switch the printer on.
You may get new hardware found near the tasbar clock, then drivers are...
Is the error message still showing?
I have a PX800FW which makes a few weird noises when switching to and from the CD Tray
You can use WIC Reset to read the counters free
http://www.epsonreset.com/
Always be cautious with an Epson :)
The horrible noise would bother me more than the reset.
Can you lift the lid and watch the travel etc when you replace a cartridge.
If it is the first time you have had a waste ink message then three prints should be fine
Yes, you can download software from the Epson site, however, if there is anything which is listed as a firmware update, and it should be clearly defined, just don't download and install it
http://www.wasteink.co.uk/epson-firmware-update-compatible-problem/
Also decline any auto update feature...
Not sure where you are located, but the UK have these at the moment
http://www.parkcameras.com/23004/Epson-Stylus-Photo-1500W.html
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-canon-pixma-pro-9000-mark-ii/p1031238
The 1500W went in and out of stock this week, which could be a good sign if lots are...
Epson list 64 bit software
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?oid=128283&BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Downloads&platform=OSF_W_7-64
This is worth considering as the CD tray is built in, instead of the usual CD insert...
Have got a new Epson 1500W to run with sublimation ink
Has the printer got any ink in its system, maybe from any manufacturer testing or is it as clean as a whistle, and can be filled with sublimation ink from the off?
This has the even number printers but worth trying the inbox method.
http://esupport.epson-europe.com/ViewArticle.aspx?lng=en-GB&kbid=324521
Or, use their live chat in UK office hours, you can use it from anywhere if you are outside the UK...