Raster Vector Balance vs Print as bitmap

I'm getting problems frequently when printing where a drop shadow or a clipping mask creates a discoloration on a solid color area of color in the background.
I can eliminate this using Print as Bitmap although it seems to affect the printed colors, is slower and comes out at a lower resolution than when I don't use this option.
My question is -- if I change the Raster/Vector balance in the Custom Flattener presets down to 0 (so everything is Raster), how is this different than using Print As Bitmap?

Your answer:
Adobe Illustrator is optimized for PostScript printing. When you print from Illustrator to a non PostScript printer, objects may not print, or may print incorrectly.
Non PostScript printing problems can manifest themselves in many different ways, including (but not limited to) the following:
Text or other objects are partially or completely missing from the page.
A system error or freeze occurs.
 Try doing this:
Set Raster/Vector balance to 0 with Print As Bitmap unchecked.
İ think quality will get better.
Read the help titeled
Troubleshoot problems printing to non-PostScript printers

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