Yeah, sorry, I misread your question thinking you were saying the elements of the document could interfere with printing. I was in a panic last night (work related) and SUDDENLY something that worked dozens of times before just quit (again, I cannot emphasize enough how this is very Microsoft Windows).
Anyway, I never tried that method because I've already printed my document (drove to a store and printed there - far, far easier than dicking around this utter nonsense) Also, even if copying a portion of the document worked - I'd have a propagating issue - the page numbers will not be correct. Yeah, sure, maybe I can have a work around for the work around - for the work around. (Microsoft Windows)
The answer is to design a computer and software with the ability to print a simple 15 page document. But, since I'm not getting a paycheck from Apple to troubleshoot their systems or inform them there is a bug - I'm not really interested in investigating. I'm interested in getting my work done. I need to print a document. It's 2017 - not 1992.
Apple can't print documents. I've printed my document without using Apple. Problems solved. Case closed.
As I've said before - I had zero issues with printing this same document and that really makes me suspect High Sierra.
I have had many issues with High Sierra. (things like basic security, cursor constantly freezing, and bizarre flickering). High Sierra seems to be the Windows Vista of macOS. What a dreadful mistake it was to upgrade. Like I've said, I'm not planning on updating anymore. I'm sick of going from everything working to 10 random and mysterious time wasting problems.
Nothing was broke with Sierra - so, I'll be reinstalling everything back to Sierra - and I bet that'll fix the printer too.
I'll post the results soon.
Cheers!
David