diff --git a/plugins/GCodeReader/FlavorParser.py b/plugins/GCodeReader/FlavorParser.py
index f83a9bbb34..fd73b58883 100644
--- a/plugins/GCodeReader/FlavorParser.py
+++ b/plugins/GCodeReader/FlavorParser.py
@@ -527,6 +527,6 @@ class FlavorParser:
 
         # The "save/print" button's state is bound to the backend state.
         backend = CuraApplication.getInstance().getBackend()
-        backend.backendStateChange.emit(Backend.BackendState.Disabled)
+        backend.setState(Backend.BackendState.Disabled)
 
         return scene_node