Why is Acrobat 9.4.4 multiplying file size when printing?

When I print pdfs using Acrobat 9.4.4, the documents increase in size exponentially and take a long time to print. For example, a one page, 20kb file shows up in the printer queue as >1MB. The bigger files turn huge and stall the printer.
I have the problem printing to an HP LaserJet 5P and with the HP OfficeJet 4315. I am printing from a Dell Dimension 4300 running XP and plenty of RAM.
I have gone through all of Adobe's help topics. I've tried printing the file as an image. I still have the problem.
thanks,
Ken

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jdldn
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http://joedasilva.com/blog/?p=32
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