Adding my error_log here. The suggested fix also worked for me. Odd thing is the date/time on the error_log is 10/21/16 even though I got the error this morning...
** Attachment added: "CUPS error_log" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cups/+bug/1642966/+attachment/4779449/+files/error_log -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1642966 Title: package cups-daemon 2.1.3-4 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/cups/+bug/1642966/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs