diff --git a/plugins/GCodeReader/GCodeReader.py b/plugins/GCodeReader/GCodeReader.py
index 1f02998cb3..8a9e506fef 100755
--- a/plugins/GCodeReader/GCodeReader.py
+++ b/plugins/GCodeReader/GCodeReader.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 # Cura is released under the terms of the AGPLv3 or higher.
 
 from UM.Application import Application
+from UM.Backend import Backend
 from UM.Job import Job
 from UM.Logger import Logger
 from UM.Math.AxisAlignedBox import AxisAlignedBox
@@ -356,4 +357,8 @@ class GCodeReader(MeshReader):
                 "Make sure the g-code is suitable for your printer and printer configuration before sending the file to it. The g-code representation may not be accurate."), lifetime=0)
             caution_message.show()
 
+        # The "save/print" button's state is bound to the backend state.
+        backend = Application.getInstance().getBackend()
+        backend.backendStateChange.emit(Backend.BackendState.Disabled)
+
         return scene_node