Epson Stylus Color 980 problems

Epson Sytlus Color 980 problems
Just purchased an Epson Stylus Color 980, installed the drivers, went to the web page to update the drivers and thought I was doing fine. It will print text without much problem (although I don't think the quality of the print is as good as my HP Deskjet 970 at work). However, every time I try to print anything with graphics it begins to print and then the whole systems locks up...can't move the mouse, can't type anything, can't do anything except reboot. Any suggestions out there????