PDF won't print form fields created within CS6

Hello! I have created a document within InDesign CS6 that contains "Text Field" form fields. I exported the document as an "Interactive PDF" and within Adobe Acrobat 10 (Professional) I can see the the form fields as pale blue boxes (see screen shots below). When I print the PDF, however, the form fields disappear. No pale blue boxes on the paper.
In the "Buttons and Forms" dialog box, each form field has "printable" selected under "PDF Options".
Can anyone tell me how I can print a PDF with the blue boxes on the paper? I need them for proofing and approval processes.
I am running WinXP.
Thank you!

Go to Form Editing in Tools> Forms. Highlight the field and go to the Text Field Properties>Appearance (Ctrl+I) and choose the Borders and Colors that you want to print. i.e a pale blue color (or any other border and color).

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