PDF files only print as "images"

My computer recently crashed and I was forced to reset it to factory settings and reinstall all my programs and data. I downloaded Acrobat Reader XI, but have been unable to print PDF documents other than as "images." It now takes several minutes to download each page before it prints. I have gone into the advanced settings and tried all kinds of options, the only one that seems to work is to print as an image. Help!

My printer light blinks like it's receiving something, but then never prints. The light stops blinking and the printer icon in the corner goes away like it thinks it printed.
I'm puzzled too. I've never not been able to print a PDF file. I've also never worked so hard to do so! Frustrating to say the least.
Each page printed as an image (the only way it will print at all) takes about 2-3 minutes to print ... EACH PAGE. Ugh. A real time waster for sure.

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Hi Guys,
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