PDF layers not visible & won't print

I have a PDF that was sent to me that is comprised of 2 layers. When I open the PDF in 9.0 Pro, both layers flash on the screen momentarily and then Layer1 disappears and only Layer2 is visible. If I turn off visibility of Layer2, Layer1 appears. If I turn on visibility of Layer2, Layer1 disappers.
Then, when I try to print, only Layer2 will print. I have to configure Layer2 to "never print" in order to get Layer1 to print. I have tried to "merge" layers, but that doesn't seem to work. I have tried to "flatten" layers, but Acrobat just seems to freeze.
Only when I click on Advanced > Print Production > Output Preview and have the "Simulate Overprinting" checked does the PDF appear as it should. However, it won't print that way. Any ideas on how to get BOTH layers visible at the same time AND able to print?

After posting I kept researching and found the following:
If a PDF has been created with overprinting you must do two things to get the PDF to display properly and print.
Enable Overprint Preview: Edit > Preferences > Page Display - Change "Use Overprint Preview" to "Always". This will force the PDF to show everything. You can turn the feature back off later if you wish.
Enable Overprint Printing: File > Print - Click on Advanced button - Click on "Output" - Place a check in the box "Simulate Overprinting". The PDF should print as it displays on the screen.

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