Very slow printing in Illustrator

I have been trying to print a clients pdf illustration files in Illustrator and it takes between 8 to 20 minutes to print a single page. (I have approx. 100 pgs to print). I tried changing formats to an EPS or AI and then printing. The same thing happens. These files are between 650-850k in size. This is very strange since I have been able to print other AI (pdf) files, around the same size, with no problems. I cannot obtain the original application (source) files from the client. I have tried using older app versions with no avail, seeing if this would work.
I know this sounds bizarre, but any help would be most appreciated.
System: I have a Mac Pro 2 x 2.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon, 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2
Software: Adobe CS4
Printer: LaserJet 5MP

Thanks for the quick response.
I have tried copying and pasting and it also didn't work.
Printing, as a pdf file itself, it still takes a long time to print.
Another part of my problem is that I have to put these illustrations into an
InDesign document for a book that I am desktoping. I have tried to print
these files out of InDesign after I have placed them and it has also taken a
very long time.
I appreciate the help though.
Thanks much,
Steve

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