Printing issue when converting an .indd file to .pdf

All,
I have two .indd files that loose color when printing after .pdf conversion. The first file looses all color and changes the text font. The second file prints correctly on the first page but not the second. The seond .indd file looses it's color all the way through.
When I view the .pdf, they both look fine. Also, If I print directly from indesign, it prints fine.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!

You need to provide us with more information.
How are you creating the PDF files? Export (recommended)? Print to PostScript (strongly discouraged)? With exactly what settings?
If you examine the PDF file in Acrobat, does the document information indicate that all the fonts are embedded?
More information and we can try to begin assisting you.
- Dov

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