How to do screenshots when PrtSc doesn't work?

[RejZoR]

I never thought I’d be asking about something this trivial, but Windows had Prt Scr forever and you could just paste image to image editor. Tried it now in Manjaro 21 with KDE Plasma and it did nothing. Downloaded Get Screenshot tool which seems to do nothing at all. What gives? I really like Manjaro 21, but it’s funny that something as trivial as doing a screenshot is so complicated. I need this before I can even post an issue I have with something else lol

[cjean]

Hi,

I can do screenshots with KDE Plasma by pressing the PrtScr key. It runs Spectacle. Is Spectacle installed on your system?

[mithrial]

I recommend FlameShot. However, Spectactle might be the preferred application for KDE.

That said, in this forum is is very discouraged to post screenshots for problems (there are exceptions which might apply to you): [HowTo] post screenshots and links

[yannssolo]

Apparently you’re very new to Linux and/or Manjaro, therefore, please read this:

[HowTo] become a Manjaro power user when you're a wizard at Windows but a N00b at Manjaro / Linux

Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆☆ Remember when you installed your very first Windows, added bells and whistles and then couldn’t see the wood for the trees any more and had to re-install? Well, you’re in the same situation now: You’re a N00b again! Embrace it! I know right now you’re thinking:

Why is this so much more difficult than Windows?

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Whereas in 6 months time, you’ll be like:

Why can't I make Windows jump through fiery hoops like I do with Linux???

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Also, you never specified whether @mithrial 's solution of FlameShot works or not.

If that fails too, you could try xfce4-screenshooter, a gtk app but worth to try under KDE too.

[Aragorn]

@RejZoR

Hm, this makes no sense. I’ve set it to take full desktop and full display on PrtScr press and copy it to clipboard yet it does nothing when I try to paste to GIMP.

Right-click the clipboard icon and choose “Configure Clipboard”. Make sure that “Ignore Images” and “Text Selection Only” are unchecked.

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@RejZoR

I did install Spectacle and it captures nothing but raw desktop and even that when it was running. Hotkey bind to capture full desktop or even display does nothing and it just straight out refuses to capture “Start menu” even when I have it in front of me.

In Spectacle, set a delay of a few seconds. Then take the screenshot and immediately open up your application launcher menu. Then just wait until Spectacle takes the screenshot.

It’s not rocket science, but an attitude won’t help you.

[antman]

@RejZoR

to capture “Start menu”

Maybe, set delay 3 seconds or more in Spectacle settings.

[yannssolo]

@RejZoR : You made my day. No kidding.

Please try xfce4-screenshooter and you will discover the magic of XFCE

[RejZoR]

PrtScr doesn’t work at all, I get the app, the app doesn’t work at all. Yeah, it doesn’t work like Windows. In fact it doesn’t work AT ALL. I’m not complaining over you guys, I’m complaining that it doesn’t work.

[Fabby]

The issue has been solved since the last update: PrtSc works again!