Are large structured files slower to print to .ps than similar unstructured?

We've recently migrated from unstructured to structured for some large files and are seeing noticeable increases in the processing time required to print to postscript. Is this a known performance difference or could it be attributed to some other setting/factor?
Thanks!

Like you, I'm not "hot" on knowing exactly when to change any of the settings, though I've found that for some of my work some alterations are better ... and had to figure those out mostly with help and then save that as a preset 'cause I'm *not* going to remember the details.
Now that we've got this up, let's see if Bill Gehrke or Ann Bens or SAFEHARBOR11 can pop in ... they might give some intelligent help.
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