Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

Please provide information about your OS/platform and Inkscape version (see Inkscape menu 'Help > About Inkscape').

normally the printer driver will have an option to print to a file instead of a printer. Could you try this to see if you can generate any kind of output? You will probably have to go to the printer driver, select Properties, and select the Ports tab and select the output device as FILE: instead of LPT1:. I'm on Windows, so your interface may look different than this. This is just to check to see if any output is being generated while in vector mode.

Good day to you,
When operating under Windows (XP Pro, SP3) there are  no issues.
I checked the setting port wise and we are connected via usb as normal not Lpt1
Which I think is a very outdated way of connecting any peripheral device these days.
The comment regarding saving as a print to file works and is saved but extraction to 'Print' results in the same non action,
i.e 'Processing'.
The file in question is a simple clip art manipulated under Inkscape and then expected to be printed for trace to glass.
/home/geopol/Pictures/Screenshot from 2012-11-07 22:55:57.png

The screen shot above still is able to print test, print self test and head clean. So there are no comm's problem between printer and Linux.
Problem exists within Inkscape as already mentioned. When same file is print requested from other software 'It Prints'.
S.O.W.E.T.O.N. A South African understands this as So Where to Now???
Regards.
Geoff.

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 From: Alvin Penner <email address hidden>
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Sent: Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 17:32
Subject: [Bug 1075705] Re: Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

normally the printer driver will have an option to print to a file
instead of a printer. Could you try this to see if you can generate any
kind of output? You will probably have to go to the printer driver,
select Properties, and select the Ports tab and select the output device
as FILE: instead of LPT1:. I'm on Windows, so your interface may look
different than this. This is just to check to see if any output is being
generated while in vector mode.

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Title:
  Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  When inside 'Inkscape' I cannot just click 'print' icon. experiments to date are that I have to change at each request to 'Bitmap' format rather than default 'vector' WHY.
  I recieve a message within my printer queue 'processing' but nothing is happening.
  if I change from vector to bitmap and send a second request a second item appears in the print queue.
  Only when I cancel the vector print request does the second request change fro pending to processing, to printing. and the print job is executed.
  I have a bog standard Epson Stylus SX210 printer. I downloaded more drivers, just to ensure no conflict, but same problem.
  If I change to LibreDraw, import the same graphic file IT PRINTS ON DEMAND????????
  Resolution would be good.
  I can find no way of making the change from vector to bitmap a default.

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- if you start Inkscape with a blank page and draw some graphics using the vector graphics tools like ellipse or rectangle, are you able to print using the vector output option?
- if you are able to produce an output file using the "Print to file" option in the printer driver, could you attach the file here for inspection?
- I should add that your previous attachments have not appeared on this bug report. You will need to go to the launchpad site at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1075705
and click on "add attachment or patch" and then click on "Browse" to add an attachment.

just for clarification, which OS are you using, and which one works, and which version of Inkscape?

Good day to you,
The results you asked for are attached.
I tried during the 'print to file to save in pdf, ps and svg formats.
All have the same result when it comes to output,(screenshot of printer queue)
As a new member of the Linux community things are a little different.
When I first started to list the problem I was inside the Inkscape FAQ site and noted that there
were several similar queries for the same problem.
When I had finally navigated to an input box I had been directed to 'landscape',
 so not easy to understand whom you are trying to talk too, or how to report a problem.
Again I am uncertain of the version of Inkscape, as it was mounted within UBUNTU 12.04
and I am not aware of how, at this time, to interrogate the software for details.
Regards.

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 From: Alvin Penner <email address hidden>
To: <email address hidden>
Sent: Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 23:58
Subject: [Bug 1075705] Re: Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

- if you start Inkscape with a blank page and draw some graphics using the vector graphics tools like ellipse or rectangle, are you able to print using the vector output option?
- if you are able to produce an output file using the "Print to file" option in the printer driver, could you attach the file here for inspection?
- I should add that your previous attachments have not appeared on this bug report. You will need to go to the launchpad site at: https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/1075705
and click on "add attachment or patch" and then click on "Browse" to add an attachment.

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Title:
  Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  When inside 'Inkscape' I cannot just click 'print' icon. experiments to date are that I have to change at each request to 'Bitmap' format rather than default 'vector' WHY.
  I recieve a message within my printer queue 'processing' but nothing is happening.
  if I change from vector to bitmap and send a second request a second item appears in the print queue.
  Only when I cancel the vector print request does the second request change fro pending to processing, to printing. and the print job is executed.
  I have a bog standard Epson Stylus SX210 printer. I downloaded more drivers, just to ensure no conflict, but same problem.
  If I change to LibreDraw, import the same graphic file IT PRINTS ON DEMAND????????
  Resolution would be good.
  I can find no way of making the change from vector to bitmap a default.

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> Again I am uncertain of the version of Inkscape, as it was mounted within
> UBUNTU 12.04 and I am not aware of how, at this time, to interrogate the
> software for details.

Instructions had been provided in comment #1 (see Inkscape menu 'Help > About Inkscape').

@Alex Valavanis - AFAIK (based on <http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/libgtk2.0-0>) Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) installs GTK+ 2.24.10, which would make printing directly from within Inkscape affected by upstream GTK+ bug #998156: printing via GTK+ cups backend from within Inkscape has been broken since GTK+ 2.24.9, and all efforts to get the known fix - which had been committed for GTK3 only - backported to upstream GTK2 failed so far (upstream bug breaks printing on OS X too, for example, which uses the same cups backend).

Good day to you,
As I explained, I am new to Linux.
I have opened the link 'packages', followed the recommended 'aptitude' download. Opened and?
Have no idea what to do next.
Regards.

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Sent: Thursday, 8 November 2012, 9:15
Subject: [Bug 1075705] Re: Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

@Alex Valavanis - AFAIK (based on
<http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/libgtk2.0-0>) Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise
Pangolin) installs GTK+ 2.24.10, which would make printing directly from
within Inkscape affected by upstream GTK+ bug #998156: printing via GTK+
cups backend from within Inkscape has been broken since GTK+ 2.24.9, and
all efforts to get the known fix - which had been committed for GTK3
only - backported to upstream GTK2 failed so far (upstream bug breaks
printing on OS X too, for example, which uses the same cups backend).

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Title:
  Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool:
  New
Status in “inkscape” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  When inside 'Inkscape' I cannot just click 'print' icon. experiments to date are that I have to change at each request to 'Bitmap' format rather than default 'vector' WHY.
  I recieve a message within my printer queue 'processing' but nothing is happening.
  if I change from vector to bitmap and send a second request a second item appears in the print queue.
  Only when I cancel the vector print request does the second request change fro pending to processing, to printing. and the print job is executed.
  I have a bog standard Epson Stylus SX210 printer. I downloaded more drivers, just to ensure no conflict, but same problem.
  If I change to LibreDraw, import the same graphic file IT PRINTS ON DEMAND????????
  Resolution would be good.
  I can find no way of making the change from vector to bitmap a default.

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Good day to you,
Following up on your recommended upgrade. I entered UBuntu's Software Centre and find that the upgrade in question is already on the system.
S.O.W.E.T.O.N.
Regards.

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 From: ~suv <email address hidden>
To: <email address hidden>
Sent: Thursday, 8 November 2012, 9:15
Subject: [Bug 1075705] Re: Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

@Alex Valavanis - AFAIK (based on
<http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/libgtk2.0-0>) Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise
Pangolin) installs GTK+ 2.24.10, which would make printing directly from
within Inkscape affected by upstream GTK+ bug #998156: printing via GTK+
cups backend from within Inkscape has been broken since GTK+ 2.24.9, and
all efforts to get the known fix - which had been committed for GTK3
only - backported to upstream GTK2 failed so far (upstream bug breaks
printing on OS X too, for example, which uses the same cups backend).

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Title:
  Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool:
  New
Status in “inkscape” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  When inside 'Inkscape' I cannot just click 'print' icon. experiments to date are that I have to change at each request to 'Bitmap' format rather than default 'vector' WHY.
  I recieve a message within my printer queue 'processing' but nothing is happening.
  if I change from vector to bitmap and send a second request a second item appears in the print queue.
  Only when I cancel the vector print request does the second request change fro pending to processing, to printing. and the print job is executed.
  I have a bog standard Epson Stylus SX210 printer. I downloaded more drivers, just to ensure no conflict, but same problem.
  If I change to LibreDraw, import the same graphic file IT PRINTS ON DEMAND????????
  Resolution would be good.
  I can find no way of making the change from vector to bitmap a default.

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It may be of interest that loaded the Inkspot software with all the add on's listed to another machine running with a HP 1200 'all-in-one' printer.
Same results. No printing from programme menu bar.
Regards.
Geoff

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To: <email address hidden>
Sent: Thursday, 8 November 2012, 9:15
Subject: [Bug 1075705] Re: Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

@Alex Valavanis - AFAIK (based on
<http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/libgtk2.0-0>) Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise
Pangolin) installs GTK+ 2.24.10, which would make printing directly from
within Inkscape affected by upstream GTK+ bug #998156: printing via GTK+
cups backend from within Inkscape has been broken since GTK+ 2.24.9, and
all efforts to get the known fix - which had been committed for GTK3
only - backported to upstream GTK2 failed so far (upstream bug breaks
printing on OS X too, for example, which uses the same cups backend).

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Title:
  Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool:
  New
Status in “inkscape” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  When inside 'Inkscape' I cannot just click 'print' icon. experiments to date are that I have to change at each request to 'Bitmap' format rather than default 'vector' WHY.
  I recieve a message within my printer queue 'processing' but nothing is happening.
  if I change from vector to bitmap and send a second request a second item appears in the print queue.
  Only when I cancel the vector print request does the second request change fro pending to processing, to printing. and the print job is executed.
  I have a bog standard Epson Stylus SX210 printer. I downloaded more drivers, just to ensure no conflict, but same problem.
  If I change to LibreDraw, import the same graphic file IT PRINTS ON DEMAND????????
  Resolution would be good.
  I can find no way of making the change from vector to bitmap a default.

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>> to another machine running with a HP 1200 'all-in-one' printer.

is this machine also running Ubuntu?

it would be extremely helpful to know which version of Inkscape. Please go to the Inkscape menu item 'Help > About Inkscape' to get this info.

- are both of these printers "all-in-one" printers?
- are either or both of these printers configured to use "borderless printing" ?

On the splash menu =Inkscape 0.48.3.1 r9886
on the licence icon = version 2.
The second machine is running the same 'Ubuntu@

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 From: Alvin Penner <email address hidden>
To: <email address hidden>
Sent: Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 0:00
Subject: [Bug 1075705] Re: Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

>> to another machine running with a HP 1200 'all-in-one' printer.

is this machine also running Ubuntu?

it would be extremely helpful to know which version of Inkscape. Please
go to the Inkscape menu item 'Help > About Inkscape' to get this info.

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Title:
  Printing with default 'Vector' backend fails

Status in Inkscape: A Vector Drawing Tool:
  New
Status in “inkscape” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  When inside 'Inkscape' I cannot just click 'print' icon. experiments to date are that I have to change at each request to 'Bitmap' format rather than default 'vector' WHY.
  I recieve a message within my printer queue 'processing' but nothing is happening.
  if I change from vector to bitmap and send a second request a second item appears in the print queue.
  Only when I cancel the vector print request does the second request change fro pending to processing, to printing. and the print job is executed.
  I have a bog standard Epson Stylus SX210 printer. I downloaded more drivers, just to ensure no conflict, but same problem.
  If I change to LibreDraw, import the same graphic file IT PRINTS ON DEMAND????????
  Resolution would be good.
  I can find no way of making the change from vector to bitmap a default.

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