diff --git a/chrome/content/zotero/xpcom/translate.js b/chrome/content/zotero/xpcom/translate.js
index 0a348963f..5bf98e647 100644
--- a/chrome/content/zotero/xpcom/translate.js
+++ b/chrome/content/zotero/xpcom/translate.js
@@ -1682,7 +1682,9 @@ Zotero.Translate.prototype._itemDone = function(item, attachedTo) {
 	delete item;
 	
 	// Allow progress meter to update
-	Zotero.wait();
+	if (this.type == 'import' || this.type == 'export') {
+		Zotero.wait();
+	}
 }
 
 /*