Layer Mask Print Frame Problems

I have several older movies that have recently stopped
printing properly and I can't figure out what has changed that
would make this error happen. Basically I have a template set up to
print in the print frame of the Flash movie and when I go to print
the layer masks on the template are being ignored. These files
haven't been changed in years and I've now tested the movies on
several computers and versions of Flash. Any ideas of why my layer
masks are suddenly being ignored?

Things to double check:
Look in at your options bar and make sure your gradient tool is set to normal blend mode in the options bar. Also check that it is set to 100% opacity.
Make sure your gradient is black and white or black to transparent...not white to transparent.
Since reset preferences did not work, I'm thinking it might be user error. If neither of the above is the problem, post a screen grab of your application workspace. Someone may see a setting that is creating an issue. Be sure to have the gradient tool selected so we can see the options bar and tool box. Include your open layers palette in your screen shot also.
Making a screen grab...
Either use Vista's snip tool to capture your workspace or use your keyboard's print screen button. If you use the print screen, go to File<New Document...from clipboard after pressing your keyboard's print screen button. Next, Edit<Paste or hit ctrl + V to paste your clipboard image into the open document. Save the image using File<Save For Web and save as a jpg on your desktop to make it easy to find. Upload the image to the forum by using the camera icon in the post box.

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