Questions tagged [printing]
Questions regarding printing and how to set up printers.
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Ubuntu 20.04 - cannot print
I use Ubuntu Mate 20.04, and just today I did an update. Not sure if it is because of that, but now I cannot print. I use an Epson Stylus SX115.
If I call system-config-printer, I get this state:
If ...
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I get stuck almost every time in printing pdf files on Kyocera FS1020MFP and Brother DCP-L2520D printers with ubuntu 20
I tried several times installing and uninstalling the printer drivers for both the printers but not able to get print. Although, Brother DCP-T220 is working fine at the same time.
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Epson et-2550 print issue
I hve Dualboot win10 and Ubuntu 22.04. In windows priner and scanner work fine. But after I installed Ubuntu 22.04 it only print blank sides. In win10 it print ok. I tryed install drivers but allways ...
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How can I add a printer which becomes available to the default user created using cubic
Since systemback wouldn't allow me to create an ISO (button remains grayed out!), I have given cubic a try. It works fine. I could add all packages etc. There are only two points, which elude me:
Can'...
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Printer settings in Ubuntu and Ubuntu Studio versus printer settings in Linux Mint
I am a longtime Linux Mint (10+ years) user and I like the detail settings when printing photos in Mint. I am considering shifting to Ubuntu Studio. I do not see the opportunity for detailed printer ...
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Canon PIXMA TS305 not printing on custom page size
I have a Canon Pixma TS305 which I use for printing custom size labels of 110x290cm.
The latest linux drivers are from
https://www.canon.sk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/...
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Brother MFC-L9570CDW misprints when printing over WiFi using automatically installed driver
I tried to use a Brother MFC-L9570CDW as a network printer in a co-working location. When I log into the local WiFi network, Ubuntu automatically installs the printer driver and shows a notification &...
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I have canon pixma mg3100
I'm running ubuntu 22.04, the operating system sees my printer which is connected by usb. when I go to print from LibreOffice I get the message: Could not start printer. Please check your printer ...
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can not scan from Canon MF260 to computer
Some Information
Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04.4.LTS
Printer make and model: Canon MF260
lsusb -v | grep -A 3 bInterfaceClass.*7
Couldn't open device, some information will be missing
Couldn't open ...
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Windows clients unable to connect to print server using samba?
I stood up a print server using samba and cups. When I connect to this printer using a macOS machine or a Ubuntu 18.04 machine, I have no trouble printing.
When I try to add the printer on a Windows ...
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Avahi zeroconf mDNS on 22.04 is not appending .local to host names as it should
I upgraded a machine to 22.04 and found that the mDNS name and the avahi-discover names are different.
The command host mylaptop give me mylaptop.xxx.comcast.net while avahi-discover gives me mylaptop....
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Duplex printing not working anymore (Epson BX535WD)
I recently updated from 20.04 to 22.04 and I realized that my printer can't print duplex anymore. It worked flawlessly with 20.04 and the default printer drivers, but since a recent update in 22.04 it ...
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Printer A5 paper feeder orientation
All the A5 documents that I print assumes that the papers are fed in portrait mode in the printer feeder. Doesn't matter if I change the orientation in the page layout. It prints assuming portrait ...
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How can I get cups-devel package for Ubuntu 22.04
I'm trying to install my very old HP printer on my new computer which is running Ubuntu 22.04. I installed HPLIP but that does not seem to support it. I am unable to install Gutenprint because it ...
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Problem printing wirelessly on a new Brother printer MFC-J1010DW
I'm having difficulty printing wirelessly on an all-in-one Brother MFC-J1010DW printer. Before downloading any drivers, I created a static IP address in my router's administrative console--just for ...
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How to get an EPSON L355 printer working WIFI on Ubuntu 22.04?
USB can print, but not wifi
This printer was working with Ubuntu 12.04 (cable and wifi) on an old PC, but now have a new laptop with Ubuntu 22.04 and can't print wifi.
Downloaded package from http://...
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Having some problems with printing files
While printing an a file using libre office or envice pdf reader with HP deskjet 2235 printer staright line of vertical borders are having small cuts how to solve this, not facing problem with windows ...
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Status: The printer may not exist or is unavailable at this time
Out of the blue, my print jobs for my networked printer no longer leave the "Processing" Status.
When I ping my printer IP, I get a response, so the network connection is available. And the ...
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Upgrading to 22.04 printer doesn't works in Color
After Ubuntu upgrade to 22.04, the printer Nashuatech Aficio MPC2051 print only in Black/White and doesn't print in COLOR mode:
I tried to reinstall drivers.
In Ubuntu printer setup if i select 'Color'...
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total beginner solving “No suitable Destination Host found by cups-browsed”
So I'm facing the “No suitable Destination Host found by cups-browsed” problem while trying to print. I already know that what I need to do is write "systemctl restart cups-browsed" and the ...
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How to print an image to PDF from the graphical interface?
Right now I'm using GThumb to print images to PDF but am looking for a short-cut.
Certainly there are console based utilities to convert files to PDF but I'm looking to do that from the graphical ...
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Cannot get Ubuntu 22.04 to connect Canon Pixma G3501 printer
The printer worked well with Ubuntu 21.10 but the same settings do not work with Ubuntu 22.04.
I have tried to compile the Canon driver for Linux 64bit but the make command gives the following error &...
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How to stop automatic printer detection?
I have a desktop computer running Ubuntu 20.04 on a LAN. Thus automatically adds all the printers it finds in the LAN which are in other rooms/offices. How to stop the automatic addition of printers?
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Printer says printing complete but doesn't print
I have an old Epson SX400 printer. It worked on my old ubuntu 20.04 laptop. Got a new laptop, same OS, but now the printer doesn't work. It works fine as a scanner, but when I try to print it tells me ...
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How to get an EPSON L355 printer working on Ubuntu and How to install epson-201207w?
I was investigating and according to Open Printing, it is a printer that should work perfectly, however mine does not, I added it in settings and nothing, it does not print, I discovered that there is ...
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I am operating a DELL optiplex 210L with UBUNTU 22.04. A BROTHERS HL-L2320D is attached by USB cable. Want to make it my network printer
My printer is attached to my desk computer running ubuntu 22.04. Computer attached to router by cable. Printer attached to computer by usb. Windows 11 computer attached to same router by wi-fi. I ...
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URP Error using HPLaserJet M101-M106-IPP printer on Ubuntu 22.04
After installing Ubuntu 22.04, instead of the print test or any other print job, I get this on the paper:
URP Error
Subsystem: PARSER
Error: NotImplemented
File Name: urp_urf_processor....
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Printer driver not working in 22.04 lts
Successfully installed CANON CAPT Drivers on the updated Ubuntu LTS. Printer not printing even after giving print command several times. Even "Print Test Page" failed. Please help.
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Network printer not printing from Ubuntu 20.04.1
I really need some help. I'm very new to Ubuntu and have stumbled my way through for the past 4 months after updating to a desktop that won't run Win7 and trying, but hating win10.
I have a network ...
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How to use windows printer in Ubuntu
im trying to configure printer in my Ubuntu 22.04. Printer is connected via USB to Windows 10 machine, SMB features are enable on it as well. At Ubuntu machine I have installed samba so I have an ...
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How to print on Kyocero TASKalfa 356ci in color on Ubuntu 22.04
Printing on a
Kyocero TASKalfa 356ci
from Ubuntu 20.04 worked after specifying an official .ppf file from
here.
However, printing from Ubuntu 22.04 using the same drivers results in
black and white ...
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Does HP Smart Tank 750 work on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS?
I have a plan to buy HP Smart Tank 750 All-in-One inkjet printer. Does HP Linux Imaging and Printing support this inkjet printer under Ubuntu 22.04 LTS ?.
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Canon Printer(Imageclass MF246dn) issues with ubuntu 22.04
In ubuntu 22.04, canon imageclass MF246dn printer installed automatically, but cannot print.so I download driver from canon official site but it also fails to print.is there is any way to properly ...
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How can I put terminal output on both machines in ssh?
I am using ssh between two computers, and I was wondering if it is possible to see the terminal output on both computers at the same time. Something like Windows Remote Desktop perhaps.
For example, ...
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Printer works for a while, then stops responding. Reinstalling fixes it for a while, then "Printer not responding" again
I'm using an HP Laserjet Pro, and in CUPS picking this driver:
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227-M231 Postscript (recommended) (grayscale, 2-sided printing)
This works, the printer responds and prints a test ...
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"Activation of network connection failed." Always Shows Up
I've setup a print server in our office using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and successfully setup CUPS o be available over the network to all devices.
The problem is, every time I'm trying to connect to our ...
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Please can someone point me towards drivers for HP printers, in particular for the HP2730e?
Using Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS. I was born in 1940 and struggle with some aspects of Ubuntu. My new printer is intended to network using WiFi and Bluetooth (I think). I have the app and managed to recognise ...
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lp failing to print
I've reinstalled my laptop by deleting my previous Ubuntu 20.04 install and fresh installed Ubuntu 21.10 (updated to latest available updates).
Now that I'm trying to print a lot of PDF files with a ...
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Okular not showing installed printers
I have installed all Ubuntu Service Pack/Patches
Untuntu: 20.04.4 LTS
64-Bit
GNOME Version: 3.36.8
Okular: 20.12.3
I am only presented with one option for printer (File; Print)
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Iterate over files containing string in file name and copy to directory, parse date from file
I'm trying to copy all files in a directory with a specific file name to a different directory. However, when I try to print the file name or copy the file over, the file name is printed as blank line ...
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CUPS authentication with other accounts
When I want to login to CUPS (through localhost:631) or add a new printer from the user GUI, I can't use any account other than the account I created when installing Ubuntu.
I have another user ...
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Enabling two sided printing causes blank pages on the back of each page
My printer prints OK when two page printing is disabled. When I enable two sided printing, the printer prints on both pages (takes paper back in and prints on the back). However, all back pages are ...
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Older Canon MP600 printer on 20.04
I've had a Canon MP600 printer/scanner running for years on windows and it still works so I'm hoping to continue to use it on linux. Currently the scanner works but I cannot print. I've tried the ...
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How do I get a readable printed copy of a man page
I've a largish man page (psql) that I'm trying to digest. I've tried redirecting the output of man to a file, but the output confuses LibreOffice enough that whole pages are missing, even if I ...
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Why is Ubuntu searching for (pritnter) drivers when there is a working driver? (turbodriver)
I have installed a turbodriver for a Canon iX4000 (A3) printer. Each time I print something, Ubuntu starts searching for a (Gutenprint) printer driver. Why? Can I stop this?
suggestions?
TIA
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Irfanview "No printer installed or can't load printer" 18.04 Kubuntu
I installed Irfanview. Works as expected. Only issue: I can't print.
Message on display "No printer installed or can't load printer"
I have various work-arounds which I would like to avoid.
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Unable to work with Brother HL-L2370DW printer after the Xubuntu upgrade
My printer Brother HL-L2370DW is connected to my desktop directly via the USB port. I used the Brother hll2370dwpdrv driver in the past, and it worked fine with Xubuntu 18.04. After the Xubuntu ...
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Canon scanner not detected in Ubuntu 20.04 desktop [duplicate]
I have configured a new install of Ubuntu 20.04 desktop. I installed the printer and scanner drivers following the instructions at https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2020/05/canon-printer-scangear-...
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My printer Canon LBP6000 is recognized by my ubuntu 20.04 but it still does not print
So I am on this problem for quite some time now. After setting up my printer it does not print at all!
I am putting the necessary information out here for anyone to give me some leads
The output of ...
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Is there an easy convertor between dpkg --print-architecture and uname -m for generic scp?
I want to copy files that relevant to my machines (x86_64 / aarch64) from remote machines.
I want to use: scp user@host:*$(uname)* . to copy both wheels and .deb files, e.g.:
name-x.y.z-cp36-cp36m-...