Form Fields do not print

Hello,
I created a form in InDesign then exported it to Acrobat Pro where I added numerous fields and enabled "Usage Rights" so I could email the form to customers to fill out, save and email back. The problem is when I open the forms that have been emailed back I have to hit the "Highlight Fields" icon to make the fields appear with data in it. Then when I try to print the entire form only the background prints and does not include the data in the fields. I can print "form fields only" but that is not helpful without the background appearing with the info in the form fields. Any suggestions? Any Help wuould be greatly appreciated! I have attached a sample pdf of what I am experiencing.

Hi there I think you misplaced your question this is Acrobat Pro question not a Flex question.

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