diff --git a/cura/PrintInformation.py b/cura/PrintInformation.py
index 47672a9823..6100b7a39e 100644
--- a/cura/PrintInformation.py
+++ b/cura/PrintInformation.py
@@ -227,7 +227,8 @@ class PrintInformation(QObject):
         # when a file is opened using the terminal; the filename comes from _onFileLoaded and still contains its
         # extension. This cuts the extension off if necessary.
         name = os.path.splitext(name)[0]
-        if self._job_name != name:
+
+        if self._job_name != name and (self._job_name == "" or name == ""):
             self._job_name = name
             self.jobNameChanged.emit()