What if you remove the animations before printing? I would be surprised if
that helps, but it's not too difficult to try as a test...
Are the multiple layers semitransparent or gradient-filled objects?

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> PowerPoint 2003 I am receiving slides with mulitple layers of
> animations -
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> Any suggestions?