I just got an Epson 2200 and found I had the same problem. I'm using VW 9.5.3.
Once installed and layout and preferences sorted through I have had no problems, but I have only just started to use it.
Gimp Print, found at versiontracker.com and at
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/index.php3
seem to have corrected the problem, once installed as a substitute for the Epson Driver.
BTW, Gimp Print won't work thru a firewire cable yet. USB is fine, though it wouldn't find my now unused Photo EX using serial through a Keyspan USB converter.
HTH,
jon