Slow network printing on Windows 7, fast on Windows XP

My system is dual boot. I can either boot in XP SP3 (32 bit) or Win 7 (64 bit). When I print an 8MB file to my CM2320nf over the network through XP, it takes 5 seconds to transfer the data from my PC to the printer. When I print the exact same file using Win 7, it takes 45 seconds to transfer the data.
Since both times they are printed from the exact same PC, this rules out stuff like settings on the printer, or router/switch settings, etc. It must be something in Windows 7 causing the slow data transfer.
I've compared settings in XP and Win 7, and the only difference is the Print Processor used. In XP, HPZPP5k4 is used. On Win 7, it's hpcpp03. Could this be the cause for the slow printing in Windows 7? How can I add/install a print processor in Windows (and where can I find/download HPXPP5k4.dll anyway)?

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