printer settings not saved

Anyone

I've been having problems with one of my printers, I have 2 both Epsons
one Epson Stylus 1270 & the CX3600 all-in-one.

Because of problems printing to the 1270 over the home network I need
to turn off the 'bi-directional'
communication in the spool settings dialogue.

This works fine until I turn off the computer, when it is turned on
again the spool settings return & I have to manually turn off again.

I have to do this EVERY time the computer is turned on in order to
print.

I have contacted Epson, who were very helpfull, but had no answer, can
anyone help?

Steve