GIMP printing problem on Ubuntu
When I used Linux Mint earlier I never faced a problem with printing on GIMP (because it was installed and configured by default).
When I used Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, I installed GIMP 2.10 from the software center. Everything is working fine on GIMP except printing.
The GIMP print window does not list my printer (or any other printer). I can only see:
- Print to File
- Print to LPR
I tried couple of troubleshooting tips without any success. I'm sure that the problem is from GIMP because I can print from Chrome /Firefox and from PDF reader without any problems.
PS: I don't know if this help but in the software center I found printing documents permission disabled for GIMP. I tried to enable it, but it gets automatically disabled again every time.
Any info/tips are highly appreciated.
drivers 18.04 printing software-center gimp
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
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When I used Linux Mint earlier I never faced a problem with printing on GIMP (because it was installed and configured by default).
When I used Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, I installed GIMP 2.10 from the software center. Everything is working fine on GIMP except printing.
The GIMP print window does not list my printer (or any other printer). I can only see:
- Print to File
- Print to LPR
I tried couple of troubleshooting tips without any success. I'm sure that the problem is from GIMP because I can print from Chrome /Firefox and from PDF reader without any problems.
PS: I don't know if this help but in the software center I found printing documents permission disabled for GIMP. I tried to enable it, but it gets automatically disabled again every time.
Any info/tips are highly appreciated.
drivers 18.04 printing software-center gimp
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
IQV
1336
asked Jul 3 '18 at 10:10
AlexanderAlexander
3021615
1
Is the gimp-gutenprint package installed?
– steeldriver
Jul 3 '18 at 12:01
I'm not sure but - what if you have GIMP installed from Snap? Please add outputs ofapt-cache policy gimpandsnap list gimpto the question.
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 20:33
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When I used Linux Mint earlier I never faced a problem with printing on GIMP (because it was installed and configured by default).
When I used Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, I installed GIMP 2.10 from the software center. Everything is working fine on GIMP except printing.
The GIMP print window does not list my printer (or any other printer). I can only see:
- Print to File
- Print to LPR
I tried couple of troubleshooting tips without any success. I'm sure that the problem is from GIMP because I can print from Chrome /Firefox and from PDF reader without any problems.
PS: I don't know if this help but in the software center I found printing documents permission disabled for GIMP. I tried to enable it, but it gets automatically disabled again every time.
Any info/tips are highly appreciated.
drivers 18.04 printing software-center gimp
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
IQV
1336
asked Jul 3 '18 at 10:10
AlexanderAlexander
3021615
When I used Linux Mint earlier I never faced a problem with printing on GIMP (because it was installed and configured by default).
When I used Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, I installed GIMP 2.10 from the software center. Everything is working fine on GIMP except printing.
The GIMP print window does not list my printer (or any other printer). I can only see:
- Print to File
- Print to LPR
I tried couple of troubleshooting tips without any success. I'm sure that the problem is from GIMP because I can print from Chrome /Firefox and from PDF reader without any problems.
PS: I don't know if this help but in the software center I found printing documents permission disabled for GIMP. I tried to enable it, but it gets automatically disabled again every time.
Any info/tips are highly appreciated.
drivers 18.04 printing software-center gimp
drivers 18.04 printing software-center gimp
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
IQV
1336
asked Jul 3 '18 at 10:10
AlexanderAlexander
3021615
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
IQV
1336
asked Jul 3 '18 at 10:10
AlexanderAlexander
3021615
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
IQV
1336
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
IQV
1336
edited Jul 3 '18 at 10:34
IQV
1336
1336
asked Jul 3 '18 at 10:10
AlexanderAlexander
3021615
asked Jul 3 '18 at 10:10
AlexanderAlexander
3021615
asked Jul 3 '18 at 10:10
AlexanderAlexander
3021615
3021615
1
Is the gimp-gutenprint package installed?
– steeldriver
Jul 3 '18 at 12:01
I'm not sure but - what if you have GIMP installed from Snap? Please add outputs ofapt-cache policy gimpandsnap list gimpto the question.
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 20:33
add a comment |
1
Is the gimp-gutenprint package installed?
– steeldriver
Jul 3 '18 at 12:01
I'm not sure but - what if you have GIMP installed from Snap? Please add outputs ofapt-cache policy gimpandsnap list gimpto the question.
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 20:33
1
1
Is the gimp-gutenprint package installed?
– steeldriver
Jul 3 '18 at 12:01
Is the gimp-gutenprint package installed?
– steeldriver
Jul 3 '18 at 12:01
I'm not sure but - what if you have GIMP installed from Snap? Please add outputs of
apt-cache policy gimp and snap list gimp to the question.– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 20:33
I'm not sure but - what if you have GIMP installed from Snap? Please add outputs of
apt-cache policy gimp and snap list gimp to the question.– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 20:33
add a comment |
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It sounds like you have the "Snap" version of GIMP installed...
When you search for GIMP in Ubuntu Software, you should see two results if you're using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ("Bionic Beaver") or newer:
If you cannot see two versions of GIMP, you will need to enable "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)" by searching for "Software & updates" in the menu (its icon looks like a cardboard box with a globe/Earth), then make sure there is a "tick" in the box that says "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)":
Snap packages often have problems with "seeing" hardware - at least in my experience - so I'm guessing you've probably installed the Snap version of GIMP... Install the "traditional" version of GIMP (i.e. the other result) instead.
The "Snap" version will have "Snap Store" listed under "Source":
Whilst the "traditional" version of GIMP will have "ubuntu-bionic-universe" listed under "Source":
Just don't forget to remove/uninstall the Snap version of GIMP first - otherwise you'll have two copies of the same program installed and two icons in the menu! You can do this by selecting the "Snap" version of GIMP in Ubuntu Software.
answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
1,02141945
Looks like idea hijack (see my comment above), but well-played and well-done! :)
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 21:16
1
I was probably still typing my post when you put that up - there was only one comment when I first started (the other comment)... Too busy running around getting screenshots.
– Gregory Opera
Jul 3 '18 at 21:32
Perfect that solved the problem , thanks a lot. anybody tell us the difference between the two GIPM version ?
– Alexander
Jul 4 '18 at 11:52
add a comment |
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It sounds like you have the "Snap" version of GIMP installed...
When you search for GIMP in Ubuntu Software, you should see two results if you're using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ("Bionic Beaver") or newer:
If you cannot see two versions of GIMP, you will need to enable "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)" by searching for "Software & updates" in the menu (its icon looks like a cardboard box with a globe/Earth), then make sure there is a "tick" in the box that says "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)":
Snap packages often have problems with "seeing" hardware - at least in my experience - so I'm guessing you've probably installed the Snap version of GIMP... Install the "traditional" version of GIMP (i.e. the other result) instead.
The "Snap" version will have "Snap Store" listed under "Source":
Whilst the "traditional" version of GIMP will have "ubuntu-bionic-universe" listed under "Source":
Just don't forget to remove/uninstall the Snap version of GIMP first - otherwise you'll have two copies of the same program installed and two icons in the menu! You can do this by selecting the "Snap" version of GIMP in Ubuntu Software.
answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
1,02141945
Looks like idea hijack (see my comment above), but well-played and well-done! :)
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 21:16
1
I was probably still typing my post when you put that up - there was only one comment when I first started (the other comment)... Too busy running around getting screenshots.
– Gregory Opera
Jul 3 '18 at 21:32
Perfect that solved the problem , thanks a lot. anybody tell us the difference between the two GIPM version ?
– Alexander
Jul 4 '18 at 11:52
add a comment |
It sounds like you have the "Snap" version of GIMP installed...
When you search for GIMP in Ubuntu Software, you should see two results if you're using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ("Bionic Beaver") or newer:
If you cannot see two versions of GIMP, you will need to enable "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)" by searching for "Software & updates" in the menu (its icon looks like a cardboard box with a globe/Earth), then make sure there is a "tick" in the box that says "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)":
Snap packages often have problems with "seeing" hardware - at least in my experience - so I'm guessing you've probably installed the Snap version of GIMP... Install the "traditional" version of GIMP (i.e. the other result) instead.
The "Snap" version will have "Snap Store" listed under "Source":
Whilst the "traditional" version of GIMP will have "ubuntu-bionic-universe" listed under "Source":
Just don't forget to remove/uninstall the Snap version of GIMP first - otherwise you'll have two copies of the same program installed and two icons in the menu! You can do this by selecting the "Snap" version of GIMP in Ubuntu Software.
answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
1,02141945
Looks like idea hijack (see my comment above), but well-played and well-done! :)
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 21:16
1
I was probably still typing my post when you put that up - there was only one comment when I first started (the other comment)... Too busy running around getting screenshots.
– Gregory Opera
Jul 3 '18 at 21:32
Perfect that solved the problem , thanks a lot. anybody tell us the difference between the two GIPM version ?
– Alexander
Jul 4 '18 at 11:52
add a comment |
It sounds like you have the "Snap" version of GIMP installed...
When you search for GIMP in Ubuntu Software, you should see two results if you're using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ("Bionic Beaver") or newer:
If you cannot see two versions of GIMP, you will need to enable "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)" by searching for "Software & updates" in the menu (its icon looks like a cardboard box with a globe/Earth), then make sure there is a "tick" in the box that says "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)":
Snap packages often have problems with "seeing" hardware - at least in my experience - so I'm guessing you've probably installed the Snap version of GIMP... Install the "traditional" version of GIMP (i.e. the other result) instead.
The "Snap" version will have "Snap Store" listed under "Source":
Whilst the "traditional" version of GIMP will have "ubuntu-bionic-universe" listed under "Source":
Just don't forget to remove/uninstall the Snap version of GIMP first - otherwise you'll have two copies of the same program installed and two icons in the menu! You can do this by selecting the "Snap" version of GIMP in Ubuntu Software.
answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
1,02141945
It sounds like you have the "Snap" version of GIMP installed...
When you search for GIMP in Ubuntu Software, you should see two results if you're using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ("Bionic Beaver") or newer:
If you cannot see two versions of GIMP, you will need to enable "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)" by searching for "Software & updates" in the menu (its icon looks like a cardboard box with a globe/Earth), then make sure there is a "tick" in the box that says "Community-maintained free and open-source software (universe)":
Snap packages often have problems with "seeing" hardware - at least in my experience - so I'm guessing you've probably installed the Snap version of GIMP... Install the "traditional" version of GIMP (i.e. the other result) instead.
The "Snap" version will have "Snap Store" listed under "Source":
Whilst the "traditional" version of GIMP will have "ubuntu-bionic-universe" listed under "Source":
Just don't forget to remove/uninstall the Snap version of GIMP first - otherwise you'll have two copies of the same program installed and two icons in the menu! You can do this by selecting the "Snap" version of GIMP in Ubuntu Software.
answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
1,02141945
edited Jul 3 '18 at 21:18
answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
1,02141945
answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
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answered Jul 3 '18 at 21:12
Gregory OperaGregory Opera
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1,02141945
Looks like idea hijack (see my comment above), but well-played and well-done! :)
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 21:16
1
I was probably still typing my post when you put that up - there was only one comment when I first started (the other comment)... Too busy running around getting screenshots.
– Gregory Opera
Jul 3 '18 at 21:32
Perfect that solved the problem , thanks a lot. anybody tell us the difference between the two GIPM version ?
– Alexander
Jul 4 '18 at 11:52
add a comment |
Looks like idea hijack (see my comment above), but well-played and well-done! :)
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 21:16
1
I was probably still typing my post when you put that up - there was only one comment when I first started (the other comment)... Too busy running around getting screenshots.
– Gregory Opera
Jul 3 '18 at 21:32
Perfect that solved the problem , thanks a lot. anybody tell us the difference between the two GIPM version ?
– Alexander
Jul 4 '18 at 11:52
Looks like idea hijack (see my comment above), but well-played and well-done! :)
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 21:16
Looks like idea hijack (see my comment above), but well-played and well-done! :)
– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 21:16
1
1
I was probably still typing my post when you put that up - there was only one comment when I first started (the other comment)... Too busy running around getting screenshots.
– Gregory Opera
Jul 3 '18 at 21:32
I was probably still typing my post when you put that up - there was only one comment when I first started (the other comment)... Too busy running around getting screenshots.
– Gregory Opera
Jul 3 '18 at 21:32
Perfect that solved the problem , thanks a lot. anybody tell us the difference between the two GIPM version ?
– Alexander
Jul 4 '18 at 11:52
Perfect that solved the problem , thanks a lot. anybody tell us the difference between the two GIPM version ?
– Alexander
Jul 4 '18 at 11:52
add a comment |
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Is the gimp-gutenprint package installed?
– steeldriver
Jul 3 '18 at 12:01
I'm not sure but - what if you have GIMP installed from Snap? Please add outputs of
apt-cache policy gimpandsnap list gimpto the question.– N0rbert
Jul 3 '18 at 20:33