Slow boot with usb connected on minimac 2006

My Mini Mac (early 2006) was working ok till 2 days ago when the boot times went into the 4 minute range with the USB CD printer from primera pluged in.
I check the firm ware on both devices and they are current.
I'm thinking solar flares. Can anyone concur or suggest something else.
Thank you.
Waiting to print more CDs
Jeff

Hi Jeff,
Are you saying boot times are normal if it's not connected?
Open Console in Utilities & see if there are any clues or repeating messages when you plug drive in after booted up.

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