Printer Issues

I am the first to admit that my technology skills are limited - very limited. Ever since I started using the Mac I've had issues printing pictures to my satisfaction. I have an Epson Photo printer - R1800 - and it always gave me high quality prints with my old PC. Since I hadn't been doing as much scraping the last few years I kind of overlooked the issue. BUT now that I've signed up for all of these classes I am in need of pictures. I spend most of the day wrestling with this printer and have come to the conclusion that the best solution is to maybe buy a new printer. If anyone has had trouble printing from a Mac I'd really appreciate any help you could offer. Otherwise it's a new printer for me.