Ali, No luck. Updating (upgrade and dist-upgrade) did not help. Installing "Ubuntu-desktop" immediately fixed the issue. After the install completed, while still in LXDE, I launched the printer application and it worked fine. Sorry, I know I cheated, but at least we now know that the problem is in fact caused by a missing package... And I kinda need to print tonight. :-)
I'll play with a raw Lubuntu in a VM later to see if I can figure out what package was missing... and to confirm whether or not this is a global issue or just an issue with my install. Thanks! Blaine Sent from my iPhone On Apr 9, 2013, at 4:32 PM, "Ali Linx (amjjawad)" <amjja...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Take your time and we are waiting for your next report :D > > This place, actually this community is all about "My experience and skills > are limited, I'm very much willing to learn". We are not expert, gurus, etc. > We are people who are willing to learn. This is what is really special in > Lubuntu Community - the strong well to learn, learn and nothing but learning > :D > > Have a safe trip to your home and I'm sure you will hit reply to all next > time :D > > Take care! > > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 1:25 AM, Blaine williams <blain...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hey Ali >> >> As far as printers go, I did not actually try to install a printer on either >> computer. That is why I figured the printer was irrelevant. I just opened >> the "Printers" application. No further clicks, hovers, swipes, pinches, etc >> were performed. =) Beta 2 gives me a message about the printer service not >> being installed and beta 1 works like a champ. >> >> I will update the system when I get home though. I too like to use CLI when >> possible... though I'm still kind of a noob. But I'm always willing to learn! >> >> Thanks for the suggestions! I'll report back with my findings. And yes, I >> will click "reply to all" from this day on. =) >> >> Blaine >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) <amjja...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> Hi Blaine, >>> >>> With mailing list, you need to hit "Reply All" and no worries about that, >>> I'm sure you will remember that next time :D >>> >>> Since you are using different Printer, that explains why it did not work >>> with Beta 2 while it worked with Beta 1. Two different Printers :) >>> >>> I found this page: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Printers >>> Kindly have a look at it. If that didn't help you, please, let us know :) >>> >>> IMHO, I would suggest to open LXTerminal and: >>> >>> sudo apt-get update >>> sudo apt-get upgrade >>> sudo apt-get dist-upgrade >>> >>> The above commands will update and upgrade your system. Also, the last one >>> will upgrade your Linux Kernel to the latest one used by that release. >>> >>> Connecting to the Internet while installing is not a big deal. It helps >>> only to install some extra package during the installation. If you are not >>> connected while installing, no worries because once you are done, you can >>> do all the updates, etc. >>> >>> After installation, you need to run the above 3 commands :) >>> >>> Some may prefer to use the Update Manager. I'm doing my best to use CLI and >>> avoid GUI :D but that is me :) >>> >>> Thing is, not every problem is a bug. To be extra sure, this link may help: >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ReportingBugs >>> >>> and this one too: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/Testing >>> >>> Sorry if I'm posting so many links but this is needed on our daily life >>> with Linux :D >>> >>> Please, let us know if you require more information ;) >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 11:40 PM, Blaine williams <blain...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Hey Ali and thank you! >>>> >>>> I am not using the same printer, but the issue occurs before any attempt >>>> is made to install the printer. The full message it displays is "Printing >>>> service not available. Start the service on this computer or connect to >>>> another server." There is a button to "Start Service" but it is grayed >>>> out. This is seen as soon as the "Printers" application is launched. I >>>> checked Synaptic, and it seems CUPS is installed. Excuse my lack of >>>> expertise, but I'm not really sure what other packages I would need to >>>> enable the printing service. >>>> >>>> The LiveUSB I used checks out with no errors. >>>> >>>> Sorry for my lack of specifics, here is the setups... >>>> >>>> 1 - Personal Laptop >>>> Used Lubuntu 13.04 Beta 2 Desktop AMD64 image >>>> Installed from a LiveUSB that was created using the default Ubuntu Startup >>>> Disk creator >>>> This is the setup that I am having the issue on. >>>> >>>> 2 - Virtualbox image on work computer >>>> Used Lubuntu 13.04 Beta 1 Desktop i386 image >>>> Installed Lubuntu directly from the .iso file >>>> "Printer" application works just as it does on every other *buntu distro >>>> I've used. >>>> >>>> I was really curious to know if I should report this as a bug or if >>>> something went wrong with my installation. One thing to note, is that I >>>> did not connect to the Internet during the initial install of Beta 2. I >>>> did however connect while installing Beta 1. Not sure if that has anything >>>> to do with it. >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> Blaine >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Ali Linx (amjjawad) <amjja...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> Hi Blaine and Welcome to the Mailing List >>>>> >>>>> I'm the one who talked to you on Google+ Community ;) and yes, you will >>>>> see me everywhere :P >>>>> >>>>> First thing first, feel free to send your questions via this mailing list >>>>> and we will gladly direct you and guide you whenever needed in case you >>>>> need to use another channel. >>>>> By the way, don't forget to bookmark this link, please: >>>>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ContactUs >>>>> >>>>> Now, are you using the 'same printer' on both machines? >>>>> >>>>> As Phill suggested, kindly check the LiveCD or LiveUSB that you used to >>>>> install Beta2 for errors. When you boot your machine from the Live Media, >>>>> it will give you some option right after choosing the installation >>>>> language. There is an option to check the disc for errors so please do >>>>> that check. There was a bug [1] actually for raring-desktop-i386 image >>>>> where you can't check the disc for errors (disc is the Live Media you use >>>>> to install from NOT the HDD). >>>>> >>>>> Have you used the desktop image or the alternate image? >>>>> >>>>> How did you create your Live media? is it LiveCD or LiveUSB? >>>>> >>>>> Thank you! >>>>> >>>>> [1] - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/casper/+bug/1166379 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 5:16 PM, Blaine williams <blain...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> Hello everyone! This is my first submission, so if this is the wrong >>>>>> place for this or if I'm doing it wrong, feel free to correct me! =) >>>>>> >>>>>> I've installed Beta 2 on my main computer at home and I tried to set up >>>>>> my printer this morning. The printer application (system-config-printer) >>>>>> displays a message about the printer service not being installed. I >>>>>> figured there was just something I needed to install, but when using my >>>>>> Beta 1 installation from work, the printer application just works out >>>>>> the box. >>>>>> >>>>>> So, either something is wrong with my installation, or something has >>>>>> changed between beta 1 and beta 2 that breaks the "out of the box" >>>>>> printing experience. I've fully updated my beta 1 installation and the >>>>>> printer application still works fine so it looks like the problem deals >>>>>> with the original installation. >>>>>> >>>>>> Can anyone confirm this issue with Beta 2? Should I submit a bug report? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks! Much love for the Lubuntu team and their fine work! >>>>>> >>>>>> Blaine Williams >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Lubuntu-users mailing list >>>>>> Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com >>>>>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: >>>>>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> amjjawad >>>>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/ >>>>> Lubuntu One Stop Thread| My Launchpad | My Ubuntu Forum Profile >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Best Regards, >>> amjjawad >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/ >>> Lubuntu One Stop Thread| My Launchpad | My Ubuntu Forum Profile > > > > -- > Best Regards, > amjjawad > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad/ > Lubuntu One Stop Thread| My Launchpad | My Ubuntu Forum Profile
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