CS4 ID still refusing to print to PDF

Hi all,
I've been using the workaround for printing to PDF with CS4 (InDesign book). When I use my PDF printer, I get errors and/or corrupt file generated. As a workaround I'm exporting as PDF (but one chapter at a time).
Is there a way to export an entire book (all chapters) this way?
What differences are there between using PDF printer and Export to PDF?
Is there a fix yet to print to PDF?
Thanks,
Karyn

I said "workaround" because of this message:
http://forums.adobe.com/message/2010196
This was my initial search to find answers before posting. He seems to have a similar issue to me. Based on the answers there, it seemed to indicate that there would be a "fix" and that in the meantime he should use a workaround of exporting. Sounded to me like the exporting was not as good an option. Perhaps I'm just remembering old info. I've always set up a specific Adobe PDF printer and specified all my settings there. If this truly is old school, then I'll be happy to change.

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