Thank you Digital Dog. You gave me hope this morning!
I did exactly what you suggested directly from within the i1 application, i.e. turned Color Matching to "Color Sync". Ran three charts of each paper to make sure there was consistency. Also, for the heck of it, I ran one test chart with Color Matching tuned back to "Epson Control Colors" for each paper.
Ran profiles from each chart for each paper.
Ran two images, previously processed, using the aforementioned profiles. In addition, I ran the same two images using profiles generated from previous test target charts and profiles dated 4/2010 and 10/2010. Additionally, I ran the same images using Epson's canned profiles for the PGPP 250.
There were big differences in the appearance of the target charts, and in the prints, generated from the profiles from those charts.
My custom profile dated 10/2010 (for PGPP 250) and Epson's PGPP 250 profile won out big time. No comparison to ANY of the other additional profiles previously mentioned.
I ran the i1 Diagnostic tests. It took over three hours because it just kept repeating it's self. The tests indicated the i1 was passing the tests. The test results ended when I force quit i1 Diagnostics. I was not given options to print, save or export the results to send to anyone.
There were NO printing problems with my OS Tiger, which got fried. The necessary upgrade to OS Leopard ( approx. 7/08) was "ok", no major problems but definitely more difficult. When the OS Leopard had to be replaced (because it broke down) by Snow Leopard - all h--k broke loss. (Unfortunately, I don't know exactly when I had to change to Snow Leopard because I didn't save the paper work.)
Even though your suggestion failed l am grateful for your help!
If you, Schewe, PFengen, and anyone else wants to jump into help, I'll be equally grateful.
Your know, seems like Apple's changes have REALLY mucked up the works even though the masses are in love with the " i(....) fun stuff.
Gratefully, SW