Hi I have problems printing using Windows 7 / Word 2007. It is very slooooooowww. OS is Windows 7 64-bit, printer is an Eposon Stylus Photo RX640. Have downloaded latest drivers from Epson, but no improvement. Printer is attached but also part of a network. Any suggestions, please?

What part is slow? The printing operation itself? From the local computer? Is the printer attached via USB?In short, can you please be more specific?For what it's worth not all printer drivers like being shared on the network. These things will no doubt get worked out as Windows 7 grows older.-Noel

Thanks, Noel. 'Yes' to all your questions. I think maybe I should rename the printer as 'local' only. Sure you're right about Windows 7 but it's a pretty basic glitch.

Hi, There is no Windows 7 compatible printer drivers for Epson Stylus Photo RX640. Epson Stylus COLOR 640, Drivers & Downloads - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc. Important Note: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. The issue can be caused by the driver that is not compatible with Windows 7. Please remove the installed printer driver from “Devices and Printers” and “Program and Features”, then follow the steps below to install the printer. 1. Click Start, click Control Panel and double click Devices and Printers.2. Click Add a Printer. 3. Select "Add a local printer". 4. Choose an existed LPT port. Then click Next.5. Click the button Windows Update, wait for the process finishes and then look for the proper driver for the printer.7. Finish the installation. If the issue still occurs, please let us know if it works properly with other programs, such as IE and Notepad. If so, you may need to reinstall Word and see the result.Arthur Xie - MSFT