Print Dialog Box Takes forever

Does anyone have this issue? I hit Print... It takes at leas t10 secs... then if I change the number of copies, go into print settings, it takes another 30 secs...
Photoshop cs4 and 5 do this...
Windows XP 64
Dual Quad Core
8gb ram
plenty of HD space
this happens with numberous files and printers... we have several HP 1050c plotters, Sharp printers, etc... still cant find an answer... thanx for your help all
Eric

Well,...
Windows XP 64
let me just say *uggh*. Most XP 64 printer drivers I know are either generic PostScript/ PCL drivers or 32bit drivers in a 64bit wrapper. Seriously, the issue is most likely the operating system in combination with potential network issues and I really see no way of fixing this in any way related to Adobe. The program is simply sending back and forth standard commands and as per your description it simply takes forever for the printers and their drivers to respond to these requests...
Mylenium

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Thanks, I'll give that a try. Appreciate your assistance!
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Subject: Print dialog box comes up after 30 sec delay-why?
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