Thread: [Tuxpaint-users] PROBLEMS IN PRINTING

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HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS BRINGING UP A PRINT DIALOG BOX IN ORDER TO PRINT
PICTURES?

PAULA
TECH TEACHER

(Paula posted from a non-subscribed email address.  In case she's still
not subscribed, you'll probably want to Cc her in any reply, to ensure
she actually sees it :^) )

On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 08:16:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
>    HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS BRINGING UP A PRINT DIALOG BOX IN ORDER TO PRINT
>    PICTURES?

It would help to know what platform you're on: Windows, Mac or Linux?
And are you using the latest version of Tux Paint?  (version 0.9.21)
(The version number appears on the splash/title screen.)

In all versions, holding the [Alt] ([Option] on Mac keyboards) key
while clicking the "Print" button in Tux Paint's toolbox should cause the
dialog to appear.  However, it's possible to _disable_ this feature
(to prevent kids from altering the printer configuration).

It's not disabled by default, but you might want to run the "Tux Paint Config."
tool that comes with Tux Paint[*] and check in its "Printing" tab.
You'll want the "Show Printer Dialog" setting to be one of the first
two options ("Only when [Alt] modifier key is held", or
"Always show printer dialog", if you want the dialog to always appear,
without needing to hold [Alt]).

Good luck!

[*] On Linux, "Tux Paint Config." is usually in a separate package from the
    core "Tux Paint" program.  On all platforms, Tux Paint Config. is simply
    providing an easier way to create a configuration file that you could
    also edit by hand using a text editor like Windows' "Notepad", if you're
    desperate. :)

-- 
-bill!
Sent from my computer

Thank you for replying.  I tried the 'Alt' solution and it worked on the
computers that I was having trouble with.  One question I had....our web
admin. installed from the ISD, remotely, and some computers opened the Print
Dialog Box, and a few did not.  Why would those not allow the print box when
others did?  :)

I tried looking for the 'config.' file and found what you were talking
about.  Our computers at school are frozen until the admin wants to add
something, so I would imagine if I wanted to permanently change those
settings, they would have to unthaw those computers, change the settings to
be permanent and then refreeze them.

Thanks again!  My students are really having fun with the program.
Unfortunately,  I do not have a 'color' printer at my disposal.  I don't
know why the school is dragging it's feet.  I'm almost tempted to get a
small ink jet just for the colors for the Kindergarten!  :)

Paula

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Bill Kendrick <nb...@so...> wrote:

> (Paula posted from a non-subscribed email address.  In case she's still
> not subscribed, you'll probably want to Cc her in any reply, to ensure
> she actually sees it :^) )
>
> On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 08:16:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
> >    HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS BRINGING UP A PRINT DIALOG BOX IN ORDER TO
> PRINT
> >    PICTURES?
>
> It would help to know what platform you're on: Windows, Mac or Linux?
> And are you using the latest version of Tux Paint?  (version 0.9.21)
> (The version number appears on the splash/title screen.)
>
> In all versions, holding the [Alt] ([Option] on Mac keyboards) key
> while clicking the "Print" button in Tux Paint's toolbox should cause the
> dialog to appear.  However, it's possible to _disable_ this feature
> (to prevent kids from altering the printer configuration).
>
> It's not disabled by default, but you might want to run the "Tux Paint
> Config."
> tool that comes with Tux Paint[*] and check in its "Printing" tab.
> You'll want the "Show Printer Dialog" setting to be one of the first
> two options ("Only when [Alt] modifier key is held", or
> "Always show printer dialog", if you want the dialog to always appear,
> without needing to hold [Alt]).
>
> Good luck!
>
> [*] On Linux, "Tux Paint Config." is usually in a separate package from the
>    core "Tux Paint" program.  On all platforms, Tux Paint Config. is simply
>    providing an easier way to create a configuration file that you could
>    also edit by hand using a text editor like Windows' "Notepad", if you're
>    desperate. :)
>
> --
> -bill!
> Sent from my computer
>

Paula, where are you?
When we're ready to buy a better printer, which could be soon, I'll  
ship you my current one, an Epson CX 9400F/ink jet. Nothing wrong with  
it, but I want one that will print 11X14.

Gloria Taylor Weinberg
glo...@be...

On Oct 14, 2009, at 7:46 PM, Paula McKaig wrote:

> Thank you for replying.  I tried the 'Alt' solution and it worked on  
> the computers that I was having trouble with.  One question I  
> had....our web admin. installed from the ISD, remotely, and some  
> computers opened the Print Dialog Box, and a few did not.  Why would  
> those not allow the print box when others did?  :)
>
> I tried looking for the 'config.' file and found what you were  
> talking about.  Our computers at school are frozen until the admin  
> wants to add something, so I would imagine if I wanted to  
> permanently change those settings, they would have to unthaw those  
> computers, change the settings to be permanent and then refreeze them.
>
> Thanks again!  My students are really having fun with the program.   
> Unfortunately,  I do not have a 'color' printer at my disposal.  I  
> don't know why the school is dragging it's feet.  I'm almost tempted  
> to get a small ink jet just for the colors for the Kindergarten!  :)
>
> Paula
>
> On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Bill Kendrick <nb...@so...> wrote:
> (Paula posted from a non-subscribed email address.  In case she's  
> still
> not subscribed, you'll probably want to Cc her in any reply, to ensure
> she actually sees it :^) )
>
> On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 08:16:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
> >    HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS BRINGING UP A PRINT DIALOG BOX IN ORDER  
> TO PRINT
> >    PICTURES?
>
> It would help to know what platform you're on: Windows, Mac or Linux?
> And are you using the latest version of Tux Paint?  (version 0.9.21)
> (The version number appears on the splash/title screen.)
>
> In all versions, holding the [Alt] ([Option] on Mac keyboards) key
> while clicking the "Print" button in Tux Paint's toolbox should  
> cause the
> dialog to appear.  However, it's possible to _disable_ this feature
> (to prevent kids from altering the printer configuration).
>
> It's not disabled by default, but you might want to run the "Tux  
> Paint Config."
> tool that comes with Tux Paint[*] and check in its "Printing" tab.
> You'll want the "Show Printer Dialog" setting to be one of the first
> two options ("Only when [Alt] modifier key is held", or
> "Always show printer dialog", if you want the dialog to always appear,
> without needing to hold [Alt]).
>
> Good luck!
>
> [*] On Linux, "Tux Paint Config." is usually in a separate package  
> from the
>    core "Tux Paint" program.  On all platforms, Tux Paint Config. is  
> simply
>    providing an easier way to create a configuration file that you  
> could
>    also edit by hand using a text editor like Windows' "Notepad", if  
> you're
>    desperate. :)
>
> --
> -bill!
> Sent from my computer
>
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Bill,  are you also involved in Tux Type?

I have downloaded the program on my computers at school with no problems and
the kids love it!

However, my laptop won't let me download it...says it's infected!

Any explanations?

p.

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Paula McKaig <pam...@up...> wrote:

> Thank you for replying.  I tried the 'Alt' solution and it worked on the
> computers that I was having trouble with.  One question I had....our web
> admin. installed from the ISD, remotely, and some computers opened the Print
> Dialog Box, and a few did not.  Why would those not allow the print box when
> others did?  :)
>
> I tried looking for the 'config.' file and found what you were talking
> about.  Our computers at school are frozen until the admin wants to add
> something, so I would imagine if I wanted to permanently change those
> settings, they would have to unthaw those computers, change the settings to
> be permanent and then refreeze them.
>
> Thanks again!  My students are really having fun with the program.
> Unfortunately,  I do not have a 'color' printer at my disposal.  I don't
> know why the school is dragging it's feet.  I'm almost tempted to get a
> small ink jet just for the colors for the Kindergarten!  :)
>
> Paula
>
>   On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Bill Kendrick <nb...@so...> wrote:
>
>> (Paula posted from a non-subscribed email address.  In case she's still
>> not subscribed, you'll probably want to Cc her in any reply, to ensure
>> she actually sees it :^) )
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 08:16:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
>> >    HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS BRINGING UP A PRINT DIALOG BOX IN ORDER TO
>> PRINT
>> >    PICTURES?
>>
>> It would help to know what platform you're on: Windows, Mac or Linux?
>> And are you using the latest version of Tux Paint?  (version 0.9.21)
>> (The version number appears on the splash/title screen.)
>>
>> In all versions, holding the [Alt] ([Option] on Mac keyboards) key
>> while clicking the "Print" button in Tux Paint's toolbox should cause the
>> dialog to appear.  However, it's possible to _disable_ this feature
>> (to prevent kids from altering the printer configuration).
>>
>> It's not disabled by default, but you might want to run the "Tux Paint
>> Config."
>> tool that comes with Tux Paint[*] and check in its "Printing" tab.
>> You'll want the "Show Printer Dialog" setting to be one of the first
>> two options ("Only when [Alt] modifier key is held", or
>> "Always show printer dialog", if you want the dialog to always appear,
>> without needing to hold [Alt]).
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> [*] On Linux, "Tux Paint Config." is usually in a separate package from
>> the
>>    core "Tux Paint" program.  On all platforms, Tux Paint Config. is
>> simply
>>    providing an easier way to create a configuration file that you could
>>    also edit by hand using a text editor like Windows' "Notepad", if
>> you're
>>    desperate. :)
>>
>> --
>> -bill!
>> Sent from my computer
>>
>
>

Hi paula

Could you give me the link where you are trying to download it from?

Sent from a mobile device.

On 17 Oct 2009, at 20:27, Paula McKaig <pam...@up...> wrote:

> Bill,  are you also involved in Tux Type?
>
> I have downloaded the program on my computers at school with no  
> problems and the kids love it!
>
> However, my laptop won't let me download it...says it's infected!
>
> Any explanations?
>
> p.
>
> On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Paula McKaig <pam...@up...> wrote:
> Thank you for replying.  I tried the 'Alt' solution and it worked on  
> the computers that I was having trouble with.  One question I  
> had....our web admin. installed from the ISD, remotely, and some  
> computers opened the Print Dialog Box, and a few did not.  Why would  
> those not allow the print box when others did?  :)
>
> I tried looking for the 'config.' file and found what you were  
> talking about.  Our computers at school are frozen until the admin  
> wants to add something, so I would imagine if I wanted to  
> permanently change those settings, they would have to unthaw those  
> computers, change the settings to be permanent and then refreeze them.
>
> Thanks again!  My students are really having fun with the program.   
> Unfortunately,  I do not have a 'color' printer at my disposal.  I  
> don't know why the school is dragging it's feet.  I'm almost tempted  
> to get a small ink jet just for the colors for the Kindergarten!  :)
>
> Paula
>
> On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Bill Kendrick <nb...@so...> wrote:
> (Paula posted from a non-subscribed email address.  In case she's  
> still
> not subscribed, you'll probably want to Cc her in any reply, to ensure
> she actually sees it :^) )
>
> On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 08:16:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
> >    HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS BRINGING UP A PRINT DIALOG BOX IN ORDER  
> TO PRINT
> >    PICTURES?
>
> It would help to know what platform you're on: Windows, Mac or Linux?
> And are you using the latest version of Tux Paint?  (version 0.9.21)
> (The version number appears on the splash/title screen.)
>
> In all versions, holding the [Alt] ([Option] on Mac keyboards) key
> while clicking the "Print" button in Tux Paint's toolbox should  
> cause the
> dialog to appear.  However, it's possible to _disable_ this feature
> (to prevent kids from altering the printer configuration).
>
> It's not disabled by default, but you might want to run the "Tux  
> Paint Config."
> tool that comes with Tux Paint[*] and check in its "Printing" tab.
> You'll want the "Show Printer Dialog" setting to be one of the first
> two options ("Only when [Alt] modifier key is held", or
> "Always show printer dialog", if you want the dialog to always appear,
> without needing to hold [Alt]).
>
> Good luck!
>
> [*] On Linux, "Tux Paint Config." is usually in a separate package  
> from the
>    core "Tux Paint" program.  On all platforms, Tux Paint Config. is  
> simply
>    providing an easier way to create a configuration file that you  
> could
>    also edit by hand using a text editor like Windows' "Notepad", if  
> you're
>    desperate. :)
>
> --
> -bill!
> Sent from my computer
>
>
> --- 
> --- 
> --- 
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> Come build with us! The BlackBerry(R) Developer Conference in SF, CA
> is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart  
> your
> developing skills, take BlackBerry mobile applications to market and  
> stay
> ahead of the curve. Join us from November 9 - 12, 2009. Register now!
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On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 03:27:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
>    Bill,  are you also involved in Tux Type?
>     
>    I have downloaded the program on my computers at school with no problems
>    and the kids love it!
>     
>    However, my laptop won't let me download it...says it's infected!
>     
>    Any explanations?

I'm not involved with Tux Typing, but I've Cc'd David Bruce, who is.
Hopefully he can lend a hand.

-bill!

Hi Paula,

> On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 03:27:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
>>    Bill,  are you also involved in Tux Type?
>>    However, my laptop won't let me download it...says it's infected!

What do you mean by "says it's infected"?  Is it just complaining
because alioth uses self-signed certificates, or is there an actual
malware scan picking something up?

Also, where are you getting TuxType from?  Our official site is
http://tux4kids.alioth.debian.org.  I also maintain the tuxtype
packages available at http://sourceforge.net. I can voudh that these
packages are clean.  They aren't even built on a Windows machine - I'm
pretty sure my Debian computer isn't harboring any Windows malware.

Out of curiosity, I have done searches for "tuxmath" and "tuxtype" on
Google and found hits from some dodge-looking download sites.  I
wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the world there are shady
characters bundling malware into packages with our name on them.  But
if you get tuxtype from our official site, you have nothing to worry
about.

Please let me know more about the worrysome message you are getting.

Sincerely,

David Bruce

I am using Tux Paint but would like to save it to our 'public' drive so that
it will be saved where I can get it from my office computer and print it
off.

I know there is an alternate drive, but it doesn't indicate which folder it
would go in.  Is there a way to do that?

Thanks, Paula

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Bill Kendrick <nb...@so...> wrote:

> (Paula posted from a non-subscribed email address.  In case she's still
> not subscribed, you'll probably want to Cc her in any reply, to ensure
> she actually sees it :^) )
>
> On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 08:16:48PM -0400, Paula McKaig wrote:
> >    HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS BRINGING UP A PRINT DIALOG BOX IN ORDER TO
> PRINT
> >    PICTURES?
>
> It would help to know what platform you're on: Windows, Mac or Linux?
> And are you using the latest version of Tux Paint?  (version 0.9.21)
> (The version number appears on the splash/title screen.)
>
> In all versions, holding the [Alt] ([Option] on Mac keyboards) key
> while clicking the "Print" button in Tux Paint's toolbox should cause the
> dialog to appear.  However, it's possible to _disable_ this feature
> (to prevent kids from altering the printer configuration).
>
> It's not disabled by default, but you might want to run the "Tux Paint
> Config."
> tool that comes with Tux Paint[*] and check in its "Printing" tab.
> You'll want the "Show Printer Dialog" setting to be one of the first
> two options ("Only when [Alt] modifier key is held", or
> "Always show printer dialog", if you want the dialog to always appear,
> without needing to hold [Alt]).
>
> Good luck!
>
> [*] On Linux, "Tux Paint Config." is usually in a separate package from the
>    core "Tux Paint" program.  On all platforms, Tux Paint Config. is simply
>    providing an easier way to create a configuration file that you could
>    also edit by hand using a text editor like Windows' "Notepad", if you're
>    desperate. :)
>
> --
> -bill!
> Sent from my computer
>

On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 02:47:26PM -0500, Paula McKaig wrote:
>    I am using Tux Paint but would like to save it to our 'public' drive so
>    that it will be saved where I can get it from my office computer and print
>    it off.

Uh oh, did anyone respond to this? :)  (I see that it was posted about
a month ago.)

>    I know there is an alternate drive, but it doesn't indicate which folder
>    it would go in.  Is there a way to do that?

If you use the Tux Paint Config. tool, you can reconfigure Tux Paint to
save in a different location.  Use the "Use Alternative Save Directory" option
under the "Saving" tab.

Hope that helps!  Let us know!

-bill!

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