[kde-linux] Switching to KDE-4.2: Problem #1: I can't print to my printer

[Anne Wilson]

On Sunday 08 February 2009 04:38:24 James Richard Tyrer wrote:
> James Richard Tyrer wrote:
> > James Richard Tyrer wrote:
> >> I am currently testing 4.2 with the intention to switch to it as soon as
> >> all functions work.
> >>
> >> So, I opened KWrite, typed tqbf and tried to print it.
> >>
> >> 	File -> Print
> >>
> >> selected "lp" and clicked print.  Absolutely nothing happed.
> >>
> >> I suspect that I need to set the print command somewhere, but I can't
> >> find any place to do this.
> >
> > So, I made a PDF and opened it in Okular.  This prints correctly from
> > Okular, so this must be a bug.
>
> So, I submitted a bug report:
>
> http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=183632
>
> It appears to me that we still need a KPrint class as a wrapper for
> QPrint.  Don't know if it is possible to associate it with the "Print"
> standard action, but at least some of the duplicated code could be moved
> to the class.  Otherwise, this fix needs to be used everywhere that
> something is printed.

James, the fact that you seem to be the only person struggling with this makes 
me wonder whether the real problem is that you are using a method that you 
have used for years, that is not necessarily the best method now.  I don't 
know much about the technicality of printing, so my observations are more 
about the practicality of printing.

The method I use is -

Set up printing in CUPS and print a test page fromm CUPS.  If the printer is 
not present on the list offered (and it often isn't) then check with 
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/Database/DatabaseIntro, find the 
recommended .ppd, search and download if necessary.  Some manufacturers like 
HP and Brother have the .ppd file on their web pages.

If your printer manufacturer offers additional features you may need to install 
their own drivers for them - I'm thinking particularly of all-in-one printers, 
for instance.

Tell us the model of your printer - there's a fair chance that someone already 
has one working.

Anne
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