Experiencing extremely slow pdf printing on new HP 8625 officejet -

Getting very slow printing of pdf's.  Tried setting in Advanced tab to let printer select color.  This did not help.  Using latest version of Adobe Reader and latest printer driver from HP.  Anyone have suggestions?  HP was no help in an hour chat.  They blame it on Adobe.  Makes no sense since my 9 year old HP Officejet had no such issue.

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