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My printer Brother DCP-T510W, connected via WiFi, got automatically detected by Ubuntu 18.10, but its functionality was limited (like for example scanning didn't work).
Decided to install manufacturer's dedicated linux driver - that resulted in additional printer entry in Settings/Devices/Printers, but this one is fully functional (the second one).

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Tried to delete the first, automagically detected entry, but it comes back right after deletion (whaaa?).
How can I get rid of the first entry then?

Already tried:

  • all cups related fixes found in net - didn't help (http://localhost:631/printers/ shows only the second entry though)
  • avahi configuration enable-dbus=no fix - this disabled the first entry, but it resulted in significantly longer printer discovery and other software experiencing some hickups.
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One of the solutions might be just removing the avahi service by sudo apt purge avahi-daemon.
This results in proper, only one printer entry. enter image description here

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