Export a flattened (without layers) PDF to InDesign?

My printer has requested a PDF flattened for printing, so there is no confusion of layer.  They explained to me that I have to open each page and flatten it in Adobe Acrobat format.  Is there a way I can just export from InDesign with these settings?  As far as I can see the PDF file gives you options of layers, but it does not give you an option to flatten the layers.

Thanks for any help.

Yes. Uncheck the create Acrobat layers to export.

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