EPS files wont save? Ai files, no problem!

I am using CS6 and have had this problem for while. The strange thing is it is now happening on TWO computers? Different specs, but my computer is:
Model Name:          iMac
Model Identifier:          iMac13,2
Processor Name:          Intel Core i7
Processor Speed:          3.4 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          4
L2 Cache (per Core):          256 KB
L3 Cache:          8 MB
Memory:          16 GB
Boot ROM Version:          IM131.010A.B05
so it is not a spec issue.
I have tried saving basic EPS files with NO content at all to the desktop (I am not working to/from server). They work fine. But if I add 3, 4, 5 basic outline rectangle shapes, it struggles to save the EPS. It spins for about 10 seconds and then comes good. If I add objects to the files, it takes longer.
BUT!!! On very rare occasions it will save basic files quickly. WHY OH WHY WOULD IT DO THAT!!!
I have: updated all software and IOS is upto date. I have had a clean install of the OS, and recently unistalled one version of Illustrator CS6 and installed another version (original version was 16.7 the new version is 16).
I have searched forums and come up blanks. The other CS6 apps are fine. Speedy and top draw. No problems.
Can anyone help? I am really struggling with this and it is affecting my work load.
Please note, I have taken the other computer back to the Apple dealer, they have checked it and said there is no problem? Run all the software ETC... and nothing is showing up as a culprit. I keep thinking it is software rather than computer because EVERYTHING else is perfect.

Do you face the same problem, when you print those file to "Adobe Postscript File" printer?
Please try deleting all the printers in your system, try save EPS, install back all the printers and try once again saving EPS.

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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:41:40 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Illustrator CS4 wont save files, please help?
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