If in 1.1.1 you do "Automatic Text Box" then show / hide properties DOES NOT work. But if (and I freshly compiled) one deletes the .rc file and do not use Automatic Text box then the properties dialog can be summoned at will.
As for printing in SuSE 8.1 Yast2-printer module shows, if e.g. you have an old fashioned Canon BJ 200 ink jet, that "LPRng only" Then there is a bug fix too for Yast2 - printer module on www.suse.com Bart Alberti bart at solozone.com
