CS3 Printing Issue--Won't Collate

OK, here's my issue--I'm unable to print collated copies from any CS3 application (InDesign, Acrobat). I've tried every combination of checking/unchecking the collate box in both the application's print dialog and the printer settings to no avail. This happens on multiple printers (so I know it isn't a printer issue) and I'm able to collate from non-CS3 applications (Word, for example), so I believe it to be CS3 specific.
I'm currently running CS3 5.0.3, but iI had the same problem under a clean install of 5.0.
Any ideas? Manually collating is killing me.

Unfortunately, not all USB printers are compatible with AirPort base stations. In addition, the  AirPort's USB port does not support the "advanced" printer functions, like scanning, copying or faxing, of multi-function printers. 
To see if your printer is compatible, take a look at thisiFelix Unofficial AirPort Printer Compatibility link. If your printer isn't listed, it doesn't necessarily mean it won't work, but simply that it has not been verified. iFelix also provides the following workaround for printers not on the list that would certainly be worth a try.
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