Can'r print pdf files

[bill-lancaster]

Although .pdf files can be printed from Gwenview
But from the command line:-

~$ lpr /home/bill/xx.pdf

Doesn't print because in printer manager the following error is shown:-

loadFilename failed: /var/spool/cups/d00090-001: not a PDF file

Any ideas would be appreciated

[dmeyer]

Specific reason you are printing from the command line? If its for use in a script I might I propose a different route?

[bill-lancaster]

Yes, I've been calling lpr from a Gambas3 project for a long time now. Perhaps I haven't used it since a recent re-install of Kubuntu.
Is there a better way?

[dmeyer]

Yes, I've been calling lpr from a Gambas3 project for a long time now. Perhaps I haven't used it since a recent re-install of Kubuntu.
Is there a better way?

Wait, I'm sure my solution is more convuluted. IF I'm not mistaked, you might be calling lpr wrong. Isn't it

lpr -P "<printer name>" <document name>.pdf

? Try that.

[bill-lancaster]

Thanks for the idea
Removed and re-installed the printer and ran:-

lpr -P "Deskjet_F2400" /home/bill/Documents/xyz.pdf

Gives the same result. Print queue shows "loadfilename failed, file is not pdf

[GreyGeek]

http://terokarvinen.com/2011/print-p...-pdf-lpr-p-pdf

[bill-lancaster]

That's done the trick,

http://terokarvinen.com/2011/print-pdf-from-command-line-cups-pdf-lpr-p-pdf

Thanks