[Gimp-user] Printing with GIMP

[JohnLarysz <forums gimpusers com>]

> The usual advice for printing from a Windows Gimp is, don't. Use some
> other application for printing.
>
> Gimp's origins are Unix and now developed in linux. Some things in
> Windows are lacking and printing is one. The developers are volunteers
> and no one is there to develop the old printing plugin.
>
> Answers to your questions
> That print dialogue is linux, looks like this in my linux Gimp 2.10.6
> https://i.imgur.com/IBA4A8Z.jpg
> Ancient reference. That is a plugin, Gutenprint, again linux (and
> maybe Mac) My installation: https://i.imgur.com/U0htF5y.jpg
> The Gimp Windows print only calls up the printer manufactures
> software, that is where the settings are.
> https://i.imgur.com/HrnPHb5.jpg
> Not doing anything wrong. Do not use Gimp for printing, use whatever
> image editing software comes with the printer. Usually some cut-down
> stuff that will open a png from Gimp.

Thanks. This is good advice - I was getting frustrated.

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