Printing problem with 20.04

Lubuntu Support
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I just installed the new 20.04 Lubuntu version and I thought it would fix the mistake from using the beta version. I can print neither to file nor to a printer. I have a libre office writer file which includes a table. The only thing seen on the printout is the frame. I don’t know if you are aware of this do I thought I’ll write you right away.

I’m having the same trouble with any libre office text document. Even if I just wrote “test” and printed it out, I got an empty sheet.

My printer is a Brother DCP9017.

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Also, if I print the “test” document to file or export it to pdf, I always get an empty sheet.

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If you tell the printer to print a test page from within Lubuntu, does that print correctly?

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After installing the printer I’m asked to print a test page, which works fine. If I download a picture or pdf file and print it, it works fine. But anything I write on libre office doesn’t. Neither if I export it to pdf nor if I print to file nor if I try to print it out on the printer.

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Crazy idea, but if you run SAL_VCL_QT5_USE_CAIRO=true libreoffice --writer and then try, does it do any better?

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Just tried it, libre office opened, I tried to open a file and the computer froze. Only a hard reboot worked.

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I tried it again without opening a file but just writing the word test and I was able to create a PDF from it and print it

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So you could print it on your physical printer, too?

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Ok, now it works. Thank you very much!

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Yes, everything works now. THANK YOU!!!

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I’m surprised it worked, but glad it did.

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It doesn’t work anymore after reboot. Do I have to type it in everyone I boot the computer or is there a way for it to keep it?

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Am I the only one with that problem? I’ve tried it on a couple of computers and have the same problem on every one.

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You would need to change the Exec key in the Desktop Entry file in /usr/share/applications to reflect the new command line.

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I’m sorry but I can’t find it there.

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/usr/share/applications/libreoffice-writer.desktop

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I’ve done it but it doesn’t work. Interestingly it only works if I type it into a terminal. I’ve checked the spelling numerous times and rebooted as well.

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Include a copy of the aforementioned file with the changes you made and we’ll see what’s up.

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I’m not authorized to upload the *.desktop file. I hope the screenshot helps.