inkscape crash when editing printer preferences
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inkscape |
New
|
Undecided
|
Unassigned |
Bug Description
Windows 7
Inkscape 0.92.3 (2405546, 2018-03-11)
HP Color Laserjet MFP M274n
Video: https:/
Note that in the video 2 bugs are showcased. Both are related to printing. Bug reported here is shown secondly. Whenever trying to edit the printer preferences of the default selected printer, Inkscape crashes.
Pre-requisites:
Multiple printers installed on system (can be same physical printer but install 1 for network and 1 for USB)
Working printer is selected as default printer in Windows Printers and settings screen
Open inkscape
Open an SVG document
Click File --> Print
The default printer is highlighted
click Printer preferences (Note sure if this is proper translation, see video)
Result:
"Inkscape encountered an internal error and will close now" is shown in a pop-up window and application becomes non-responsive / crashes
Work-around:
Open inkscape
Open an SVG document
Click File --> Print
The default printer is highlighted
Click one of the other printers
Click the default printer again
click Printer preferences (Note sure if this is proper translation, see video)
result:
Preference window of selected printer is opened.
Windows 7 Enterprise (SP1)
Inkscape 0.92.3 (2405546, 2018-03-11
LaserJet Pro M402dne
Confirmed: same bug and same work-around.