Cannot print pdf with watermark - watermark showing as "markup"

I'm trying to add a watermark to my PDF to show only when printed. It is simple enough to do, except it will not actually print. I can see it in print preview when viewing "document and markup," but not on my document. Therefore, when I distribute this PDF, and others print it, they will not see my watermark.
Help! Does anyone know a workaround for this or what I can do to make the watermark part of the document and not a markup only?

Hi,
Something (maybe) that might help.
With Acrobat 8 or 9 -
In the "Add Watermark" dialog; look for "Appearance Options" (lower third of the dialog window).
Click on it.
In the "Appearance Options" dialog, be sure "Show when printing" is selected.
Test the PDF one a different computer using Adobe Reader.
Be well...

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