What is PaperCut?

PaperCut is a web-based print accounting and print management software used to expedite printing on campus. The software is managed on a central server and uses a client that installed on local computers. 

When you print a file, you will be prompted first to log in via the PaperCut client using your MassArt Net ID and password. Once logged in to PaperCut, users can then proceed with sending the print job to the selected printer. 

Each enrolled student at the college receives a quota of $25 in PaperCut printing funds per semester, which amounts to approximately 800 pages in B&W laser prints or 75 pages in color laser prints. After you reach your quota, you will have to pay for your printing. You can do this online using your Fenway card account or via top-up cards purchased from the bookstore. You must have a credit card to add prints to your account online. The quota for each student will be the same regardless of major and whether you are matriculated or taking a class through Continuing Education.

For administrative printing, faculty and staff have access to shared, departmental PaperCut accounts, which do not require the manual addition of funds via Fenway Card.  

Who can use PaperCut?

Any faculty, staff, or student with an active NetID is able to access PaperCut to print on campus. 

How do I access Service?

PaperCut is accessible in any of the computers for enrolled students such as The Lab, CAD room, etc.  When printing a file, you must first log in to the PaperCut client using your MassArt netID. Once you are logged in, you may print as you normally would and the PaperCut client will automatically reduce the dollar amount available in your account. To install the PaperCut Client on your personal laptop click here. To install the Xerox Find-Me Printers on your personal laptop click here.

Who do I contact for more information?

• Contact Tech Central at helpdesk@massart.edu or 617.879.7888.
• For more information about PaperCut contact the The Lab at 617-879-7301

 

Associating Your MassArt ID Card to Your PaperCut Account

 

Step 1.  Walk up to any Xerox Multi-Function Device (MFD) on campus. 

 

Step 2.  Tap your ID badge where indicated by red tag on the MFD (see figure 1 below)

(Figure 1)

 Next you'll need to associate your MassArt ID Card to PaperCut. This should only occur the first time you use your ID Card with one of the Xerox MFDs.  If you get a new ID, you'll need to associate your new card with your PaperCut account.

 

Step 3.  Hit the 'yes' button to continue. (see figure 2 below)

(Figure 2)

Step 4.  Type in your MassArt NetID. This is case sensitive (see figure 3 below)

 

 

(Figure 3)

Step 5.  Type in your MassArt Password.  This is case sensitive (see figure 4 below)

(Figure 4)

Your MassArt ID badge is now associated with your PaperCut account. If you are faculty/staff your account will be automatically tied into your departmental account, and you can print/copy. 

*If for any reason you are unable to associate your MassArt ID Card with your PaperCut account please see Public Safety on the 2nd Floor of Tower to have a new ID Card printed*

 

 (Figure 5)

You will be automatically brought in to your 'Held Print Jobs' queue (see figure 5 above).

 

 

Need Help?

Email: helpdesk@massart.edu

Call: (617) 879-7888

File a Ticket Online: servicehub.massart.edu

Wiki: Technology Knowledge Base

Visit: Tower 312

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