Application installed as snap package can't see printer
Recently I installed latest Inkscape version as snap package and it was all fine until I tried to print something.
Only "Print to file" was listed.
Any advice on how to get it to see my printer?
kubuntu snap
asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
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Recently I installed latest Inkscape version as snap package and it was all fine until I tried to print something.
Only "Print to file" was listed.
Any advice on how to get it to see my printer?
kubuntu snap
asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
metalinspiredmetalinspired
132
Don't have either inkscape snap or printer so can't really answer. try removing the snap,sudo snap remove inkscape; then reinstall with this option,sudo snap install --classic inkscape
– doug
Feb 23 '17 at 12:13
@doug Works like a charm. Write this as an answer so I can mark it answered
– metalinspired
Feb 24 '17 at 20:17
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Recently I installed latest Inkscape version as snap package and it was all fine until I tried to print something.
Only "Print to file" was listed.
Any advice on how to get it to see my printer?
kubuntu snap
asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
metalinspiredmetalinspired
132
Recently I installed latest Inkscape version as snap package and it was all fine until I tried to print something.
Only "Print to file" was listed.
Any advice on how to get it to see my printer?
kubuntu snap
kubuntu snap
asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
metalinspiredmetalinspired
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asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
metalinspiredmetalinspired
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asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
metalinspiredmetalinspired
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asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
metalinspiredmetalinspired
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asked Feb 23 '17 at 12:08
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Don't have either inkscape snap or printer so can't really answer. try removing the snap,sudo snap remove inkscape; then reinstall with this option,sudo snap install --classic inkscape
– doug
Feb 23 '17 at 12:13
@doug Works like a charm. Write this as an answer so I can mark it answered
– metalinspired
Feb 24 '17 at 20:17
add a comment |
Don't have either inkscape snap or printer so can't really answer. try removing the snap,sudo snap remove inkscape; then reinstall with this option,sudo snap install --classic inkscape
– doug
Feb 23 '17 at 12:13
@doug Works like a charm. Write this as an answer so I can mark it answered
– metalinspired
Feb 24 '17 at 20:17
Don't have either inkscape snap or printer so can't really answer. try removing the snap,
sudo snap remove inkscape ; then reinstall with this option, sudo snap install --classic inkscape– doug
Feb 23 '17 at 12:13
Don't have either inkscape snap or printer so can't really answer. try removing the snap,
sudo snap remove inkscape ; then reinstall with this option, sudo snap install --classic inkscape– doug
Feb 23 '17 at 12:13
@doug Works like a charm. Write this as an answer so I can mark it answered
– metalinspired
Feb 24 '17 at 20:17
@doug Works like a charm. Write this as an answer so I can mark it answered
– metalinspired
Feb 24 '17 at 20:17
add a comment |
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By default snaps are confined to the user's $HOME which can lead to some access issues. In this case it seems more a bug or current limitation of the inkscape snap that it can't access the printer.
So atm the snap can be installed with the --classic option to disable confinement.
If snap is already installed then remove
sudo snap remove inkscape
Then install with the option
sudo snap install --classic inkscape
This option will prove useful with other snaps, particularly media players.
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
I ransnap install --classic vlcbut still, VLC 3.0 as a snap cannot read files from a different partition. If there is no way to disable confinement, for some application such as VLC where media can reside outside of the application's partition, it is a show stopper. There are ways to go around with bind mounts, but sure is not user friendly.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 24 '18 at 10:28
1
@ Hans DeragonIn, 16.04 & 18.04 there is no longer any need to use --classic, vlc is allowed to browse external volumes. I don't think using --classic with vlc would have any effect either way..
– doug
Mar 24 '18 at 16:55
Doug, my partition is not an external volume. It is a 2nd partition of my primary hard disk. And snap does not allow access to them as of 2018-03-25. See bug report: Bug #1620771
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 18:59
Doesn't matter, as I said vlc works with all mounted volumes in 16.04 & 18.04, if you're using something else you should mention..
– doug
Mar 25 '18 at 19:41
Doug, I do not understand your comment. I presented you a bug report that states clearly that VLC cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD. And I confirm that bug; on my 16.04 system, I cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD with VLC installed as a snap. It is not a matter of opinion, but a fact.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 21:27
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It's not a bug. Snaps run in containers with separate environments which prevent applications to access all the system (as the classic applications do) for security. By default printers are not accessible, but can be enabled with:
sudo snap connect inkscape:cups-control :cups-control
That will allow printers to show in inkscape. Change inskcape for the name of the application (for example, gimp) if needed.
It happened to me with WPS Office: this was my question.
You need to restart the application to take effect.
In my personal opinion, it would be nice if during installation you could specify such permissions or that the applications could decide which permissions requires and let the user know about them (like android applications).
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By default snaps are confined to the user's $HOME which can lead to some access issues. In this case it seems more a bug or current limitation of the inkscape snap that it can't access the printer.
So atm the snap can be installed with the --classic option to disable confinement.
If snap is already installed then remove
sudo snap remove inkscape
Then install with the option
sudo snap install --classic inkscape
This option will prove useful with other snaps, particularly media players.
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
I ransnap install --classic vlcbut still, VLC 3.0 as a snap cannot read files from a different partition. If there is no way to disable confinement, for some application such as VLC where media can reside outside of the application's partition, it is a show stopper. There are ways to go around with bind mounts, but sure is not user friendly.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 24 '18 at 10:28
1
@ Hans DeragonIn, 16.04 & 18.04 there is no longer any need to use --classic, vlc is allowed to browse external volumes. I don't think using --classic with vlc would have any effect either way..
– doug
Mar 24 '18 at 16:55
Doug, my partition is not an external volume. It is a 2nd partition of my primary hard disk. And snap does not allow access to them as of 2018-03-25. See bug report: Bug #1620771
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 18:59
Doesn't matter, as I said vlc works with all mounted volumes in 16.04 & 18.04, if you're using something else you should mention..
– doug
Mar 25 '18 at 19:41
Doug, I do not understand your comment. I presented you a bug report that states clearly that VLC cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD. And I confirm that bug; on my 16.04 system, I cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD with VLC installed as a snap. It is not a matter of opinion, but a fact.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 21:27
|
show 1 more comment
By default snaps are confined to the user's $HOME which can lead to some access issues. In this case it seems more a bug or current limitation of the inkscape snap that it can't access the printer.
So atm the snap can be installed with the --classic option to disable confinement.
If snap is already installed then remove
sudo snap remove inkscape
Then install with the option
sudo snap install --classic inkscape
This option will prove useful with other snaps, particularly media players.
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
I ransnap install --classic vlcbut still, VLC 3.0 as a snap cannot read files from a different partition. If there is no way to disable confinement, for some application such as VLC where media can reside outside of the application's partition, it is a show stopper. There are ways to go around with bind mounts, but sure is not user friendly.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 24 '18 at 10:28
1
@ Hans DeragonIn, 16.04 & 18.04 there is no longer any need to use --classic, vlc is allowed to browse external volumes. I don't think using --classic with vlc would have any effect either way..
– doug
Mar 24 '18 at 16:55
Doug, my partition is not an external volume. It is a 2nd partition of my primary hard disk. And snap does not allow access to them as of 2018-03-25. See bug report: Bug #1620771
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 18:59
Doesn't matter, as I said vlc works with all mounted volumes in 16.04 & 18.04, if you're using something else you should mention..
– doug
Mar 25 '18 at 19:41
Doug, I do not understand your comment. I presented you a bug report that states clearly that VLC cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD. And I confirm that bug; on my 16.04 system, I cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD with VLC installed as a snap. It is not a matter of opinion, but a fact.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 21:27
|
show 1 more comment
By default snaps are confined to the user's $HOME which can lead to some access issues. In this case it seems more a bug or current limitation of the inkscape snap that it can't access the printer.
So atm the snap can be installed with the --classic option to disable confinement.
If snap is already installed then remove
sudo snap remove inkscape
Then install with the option
sudo snap install --classic inkscape
This option will prove useful with other snaps, particularly media players.
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
By default snaps are confined to the user's $HOME which can lead to some access issues. In this case it seems more a bug or current limitation of the inkscape snap that it can't access the printer.
So atm the snap can be installed with the --classic option to disable confinement.
If snap is already installed then remove
sudo snap remove inkscape
Then install with the option
sudo snap install --classic inkscape
This option will prove useful with other snaps, particularly media players.
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
answered Feb 24 '17 at 23:14
dougdoug
14.3k13553
14.3k13553
I ransnap install --classic vlcbut still, VLC 3.0 as a snap cannot read files from a different partition. If there is no way to disable confinement, for some application such as VLC where media can reside outside of the application's partition, it is a show stopper. There are ways to go around with bind mounts, but sure is not user friendly.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 24 '18 at 10:28
1
@ Hans DeragonIn, 16.04 & 18.04 there is no longer any need to use --classic, vlc is allowed to browse external volumes. I don't think using --classic with vlc would have any effect either way..
– doug
Mar 24 '18 at 16:55
Doug, my partition is not an external volume. It is a 2nd partition of my primary hard disk. And snap does not allow access to them as of 2018-03-25. See bug report: Bug #1620771
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 18:59
Doesn't matter, as I said vlc works with all mounted volumes in 16.04 & 18.04, if you're using something else you should mention..
– doug
Mar 25 '18 at 19:41
Doug, I do not understand your comment. I presented you a bug report that states clearly that VLC cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD. And I confirm that bug; on my 16.04 system, I cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD with VLC installed as a snap. It is not a matter of opinion, but a fact.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 21:27
|
show 1 more comment
I ransnap install --classic vlcbut still, VLC 3.0 as a snap cannot read files from a different partition. If there is no way to disable confinement, for some application such as VLC where media can reside outside of the application's partition, it is a show stopper. There are ways to go around with bind mounts, but sure is not user friendly.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 24 '18 at 10:28
1
@ Hans DeragonIn, 16.04 & 18.04 there is no longer any need to use --classic, vlc is allowed to browse external volumes. I don't think using --classic with vlc would have any effect either way..
– doug
Mar 24 '18 at 16:55
Doug, my partition is not an external volume. It is a 2nd partition of my primary hard disk. And snap does not allow access to them as of 2018-03-25. See bug report: Bug #1620771
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 18:59
Doesn't matter, as I said vlc works with all mounted volumes in 16.04 & 18.04, if you're using something else you should mention..
– doug
Mar 25 '18 at 19:41
Doug, I do not understand your comment. I presented you a bug report that states clearly that VLC cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD. And I confirm that bug; on my 16.04 system, I cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD with VLC installed as a snap. It is not a matter of opinion, but a fact.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 21:27
I ran
snap install --classic vlc but still, VLC 3.0 as a snap cannot read files from a different partition. If there is no way to disable confinement, for some application such as VLC where media can reside outside of the application's partition, it is a show stopper. There are ways to go around with bind mounts, but sure is not user friendly.– Hans Deragon
Mar 24 '18 at 10:28
I ran
snap install --classic vlc but still, VLC 3.0 as a snap cannot read files from a different partition. If there is no way to disable confinement, for some application such as VLC where media can reside outside of the application's partition, it is a show stopper. There are ways to go around with bind mounts, but sure is not user friendly.– Hans Deragon
Mar 24 '18 at 10:28
1
1
@ Hans DeragonIn, 16.04 & 18.04 there is no longer any need to use --classic, vlc is allowed to browse external volumes. I don't think using --classic with vlc would have any effect either way..
– doug
Mar 24 '18 at 16:55
@ Hans DeragonIn, 16.04 & 18.04 there is no longer any need to use --classic, vlc is allowed to browse external volumes. I don't think using --classic with vlc would have any effect either way..
– doug
Mar 24 '18 at 16:55
Doug, my partition is not an external volume. It is a 2nd partition of my primary hard disk. And snap does not allow access to them as of 2018-03-25. See bug report: Bug #1620771
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 18:59
Doug, my partition is not an external volume. It is a 2nd partition of my primary hard disk. And snap does not allow access to them as of 2018-03-25. See bug report: Bug #1620771
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 18:59
Doesn't matter, as I said vlc works with all mounted volumes in 16.04 & 18.04, if you're using something else you should mention..
– doug
Mar 25 '18 at 19:41
Doesn't matter, as I said vlc works with all mounted volumes in 16.04 & 18.04, if you're using something else you should mention..
– doug
Mar 25 '18 at 19:41
Doug, I do not understand your comment. I presented you a bug report that states clearly that VLC cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD. And I confirm that bug; on my 16.04 system, I cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD with VLC installed as a snap. It is not a matter of opinion, but a fact.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 21:27
Doug, I do not understand your comment. I presented you a bug report that states clearly that VLC cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD. And I confirm that bug; on my 16.04 system, I cannot read files from my 2nd partition on my HDD with VLC installed as a snap. It is not a matter of opinion, but a fact.
– Hans Deragon
Mar 25 '18 at 21:27
|
show 1 more comment
It's not a bug. Snaps run in containers with separate environments which prevent applications to access all the system (as the classic applications do) for security. By default printers are not accessible, but can be enabled with:
sudo snap connect inkscape:cups-control :cups-control
That will allow printers to show in inkscape. Change inskcape for the name of the application (for example, gimp) if needed.
It happened to me with WPS Office: this was my question.
You need to restart the application to take effect.
In my personal opinion, it would be nice if during installation you could specify such permissions or that the applications could decide which permissions requires and let the user know about them (like android applications).
answered 2 hours ago
lepelepe
81621430
add a comment |
It's not a bug. Snaps run in containers with separate environments which prevent applications to access all the system (as the classic applications do) for security. By default printers are not accessible, but can be enabled with:
sudo snap connect inkscape:cups-control :cups-control
That will allow printers to show in inkscape. Change inskcape for the name of the application (for example, gimp) if needed.
It happened to me with WPS Office: this was my question.
You need to restart the application to take effect.
In my personal opinion, it would be nice if during installation you could specify such permissions or that the applications could decide which permissions requires and let the user know about them (like android applications).
answered 2 hours ago
lepelepe
81621430
add a comment |
It's not a bug. Snaps run in containers with separate environments which prevent applications to access all the system (as the classic applications do) for security. By default printers are not accessible, but can be enabled with:
sudo snap connect inkscape:cups-control :cups-control
That will allow printers to show in inkscape. Change inskcape for the name of the application (for example, gimp) if needed.
It happened to me with WPS Office: this was my question.
You need to restart the application to take effect.
In my personal opinion, it would be nice if during installation you could specify such permissions or that the applications could decide which permissions requires and let the user know about them (like android applications).
answered 2 hours ago
lepelepe
81621430
It's not a bug. Snaps run in containers with separate environments which prevent applications to access all the system (as the classic applications do) for security. By default printers are not accessible, but can be enabled with:
sudo snap connect inkscape:cups-control :cups-control
That will allow printers to show in inkscape. Change inskcape for the name of the application (for example, gimp) if needed.
It happened to me with WPS Office: this was my question.
You need to restart the application to take effect.
In my personal opinion, it would be nice if during installation you could specify such permissions or that the applications could decide which permissions requires and let the user know about them (like android applications).
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lepelepe
81621430
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Don't have either inkscape snap or printer so can't really answer. try removing the snap,
sudo snap remove inkscape; then reinstall with this option,sudo snap install --classic inkscape– doug
Feb 23 '17 at 12:13
@doug Works like a charm. Write this as an answer so I can mark it answered
– metalinspired
Feb 24 '17 at 20:17