Reader refuses to print files on a flash drive...

Hi folks
Hoping someone might have a solution to this strange situation.
It started when Acrobat Reader suddenly and for no clear reason started saying that I need to install a printer in order to print a file.Only a few moments earlier, everything had been printing ok. I researched and decided to update Reader to XI as well as uninstalling and reinstalling printers.
Since then I have come to the conclusion that generally, but not always, Reader will not print a .pdf if it's on my flash drive. I simply have to copy the file to my hard drive and it will allow me to print it. Clearly, I don't want to have to do this every time and would rather have a solution.
So in summary, are there any ideas how I can get it to print files that are on my flash drive without it coming up with the 'you need to install a printer' message?
Many thanks
Rabs

The camera connection kit can only read files that are of video or photos. And they must follow a very specific naming convention. They must be in a folder called DCIM and must have file names of only 8 characters or numbers.
You cannot read document or text or powerpoint or music files via the CCK.
In addition to this, the USB part of the CCK does have very specific power requirements. Some USB sticks do work. Some don't. Those with large LED lights trigger the 'too much power' warning. As do those like Kingston or Sandisk that have preinstalled software also trigger the too much power warning.
I have gotten a 4 gig flash drive to work, also a 32 gig CF card. But it does only work for videos or photos.

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