Optimizer erases lines and shape boxes from PowerPoint pdf

Hi,
I am on a MacBook Pro running 10.5.8, using Powerpoint 12.2 for Mac, with Adobe Acrobat 9.
I have saved a pdf of a PowerPoint file with many pictures for distribution.
When I attempt to reduce file size or optimize the file, Optimizer erases all line art and outlines of box shapes. I have tried every setting under Images in Optimizer and run the optimizer on color, grayscale and monochrome in every combination and get the same result. I am only running the Image optimizer.
Alternately, when I also check Transparency, it keeps the line art but changes all fonts in ever text box to gibberish.
There appears to be no guidance anywhere on the web for this problem. Please help!
Thanks!

Try "Press Quality" Acrobat 5 compatable setting for "live" transparency.  You can also try PDF/X-4 2008 which maintains live transparency and, in CS4, maintain Acrobat 5 compatability.  PDF-X1 is a setting that "flattens" transparency which may limit your output options, depending on final output device.  Double check your raster settings and make sure it is set for 300ppi/2400dpi and not 72ppi/300dpi.  As suggested by Wade, your printer may not be a Postscript Level 3 output device with a RIP.  So, the driver may not be screening the artwork properly and the stitching shows up in output.  You may benefit from taking the file to a prepress shop and have them output a "contract" proof.  If the stitching shows up in the contract proof, then the PDF setup may be the problem or the original file itself.

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