Q: When I scan on my Linux machine, I sometimes get an error message reading “Error: Adding images” and the reason displayed is “no such file or directory” for the path of a pnm file. What is this error and how can I solve it? A: When scanning on Linux, you will need to enter […]
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How to install Qoppa PDF Editor on Ubuntu 20.04
Q: How can I install PDF Studio on Ubuntu 20.04? A: To install PDF Studio on Ubuntu 20.04, you can follow the steps below: Go to our download page http://www.qoppa.com/pdfstudio/demo/download/ and click “Download” button to start downloading the installer for Linux Launch Terminal app you can click “Show Applications” button and start typing “terminal” Open […]
Launch PDF Studio on Ubuntu 20.04
Q: Once I installed PDF Studio, the shortcut doesn’t display the icon and double-click on it just displays its content. How can I solve this issue? A: This is an issue on Ubuntu 20.04 Unity desktop. The workaround is to use Gnome instead. Or you can right click on PDF Studio icon and select “Allow […]
Troubleshooting scanning problems in Linux
Q: I’m having problems when trying to scan into PDF Studio in Linux. What can I do? A: Using PDF Studio, you can directly scan your paper documents into PDF documents. This will allow you to work towards a paperless office and save time and trees. PDF Studio, like many other cross-platform applications, uses SANE […]
Chromebook running Chrome OS 78 fails to launch file browser
Q: I’m using PDF Studio on my Chromebook running Crostini, it crashes when opening files on the latest Chrome OS 78 update. How can I solve this issue? A: The latest version of Crostini has removed some of the files needed for the graphical file managers available in Debian virtual machine interface. When launching the file […]
Connecting a scanner on Linux
Q: I am running Ubuntu Linux, I just installed PDF Studio and I am unable to scan a document. A: In this KB article, we’re going to connect Brother MFC-L2700DW scanner on Ubuntu 16.04.3. Different scanners will have different setup, you will need to refer to the scanner manufacturer website for more details instructions. Step 1. Install the scanner driver For brother printer/scanner, […]
Installing a Brother Printer on Linux
Q: I am running Ubuntu Linux, I just installed PDF Studio and I am unable to print a PDF document. A: In order to print under Linux, you will need to install the printer driver for your printer. This is required to print from any application, not only PDF Studio. Different printers will have different setup, […]
How to solve “Failed to start saned.service: Unit saned.service is masked” on Ubuntu
Q: As I am trying to set up my scanner to work with Sane and PDF Studio under Linux, I see this error message reading “Failed to start saned.service: Unit saned.service is masked”. How can I resolve this issue? A: This is a known issue when upgrading to Ubuntu 15.10 or Ubuntu 16.04. You can read […]
Scanning documents to PDF in Linux
Q: Can I scan documents to .pdf file in Linux systems? A: Yes, PDF Studio is able to scan paper documents directly into PDF on Linux systems. Make sure to download and try PDF Studio free demo version. PDF Studio uses Sane to communicate with the scanner on Linux so there may be some restrictions […]
Rubber Stamps show as “Draft” on PDF documents in Okular
Q: When I open a document containing rubber stamps in Okular, the rubber stamps show as “Draft”. Why is this happening? A: This is a known issue with Okular on Linux. Not all PDF applications are able to render properly PDF rubber stamps. Preview on the mac is another free PDF applications that do not fully […]
