Ubuntu
kdebase package

Impossible to install new printer with kdeprint (edgy)

Bug #59502 reported by Anthony Mercatante
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kdebase (Ubuntu)
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Bug Description

While trying to install a new usb printer, it is impossible to click the "local printer (usb, lpt, serial)" radio button.
Works perfectly with gnome-cups-manager.
Once the printer is installed, kdeprint perfectly handle printing queue etc...

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Sarah Kowalik (hobbsee-deactivatedaccount) wrote :

confirming.

Changed in kdebase:
status: Unconfirmed → Confirmed
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Anthony Mercatante (tonio) wrote :

Using socket connection to cups resolves the issue.
Uploaded new kubuntu-default-settings.
~/.kde/share/config/kdeprintrc and ~/.kde/share/apps/kdeprint/ need to be removed and kde restarted for the changes to apply with that new package.

Changed in kdebase:
status: Confirmed → Fix Released
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manuel fernandez (mfg) wrote :

I have the same problem, the local printer button is greyed out.
Could you explain again how to resolve the problem please?

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