How to Install the Papercut Client

PaperCut is the print management software MassArt uses on all printers across campus, including all Xerox Find-Me Copiers. To access printing from your computer the PaperCut Client must be installed and running before you print.

• Installing on a Mac:
• Installing on a PC:

Installing on a Mac:

**You will need Administrative rights on your computer to install the PaperCut Client**

1. Download the PaperCut Client here.
2. Locate the downloaded install file on your computer, it is titled 'PCClient_09nov21.pkg'
   

3. Double click the install file.

   If you receive an "Unidentified Developer" error, please follow the steps below to allow the installation
   Click 'OK' Go to 'System Preferences' Click on 'Security & Privacy' At the bottom of this window it will say "'Papercut Client 18.3.4.pkg' was blocked from opening because it is not from an identified developer." Click the button that says 'Open Anyway'. This will launch a new prompt, click 'Open'. Then input your username and password. Once this is complete proceed to step #4 below.

4. Press 'Continue' to start the begin the install process.
5. Select your main hard drive as the destination. For most users this will be 'Macintosh HD'. Click 'Continue'.
   
   
6. Click 'Install'. And enter your username and password, this username must have administrative rights to install PaperCut.
7. Once the installation is complete. Click 'Close'.
   
8. To complete the install restart your computer and log back in. PaperCut will automatically launch on log in.
   1. If your computer username does not match your MassArt NetID. PaperCut will prompt you to log in using your MassArt NetID and Password.
9. PaperCut will run in the background on your computer, and display a 'P' icon within the topbar of your computer.
   
   

Installing on a PC:

**You will need to be on the MassArt network to access the PaperCut server. And have both an active MassArt NetID and administrative rights on your computer to install the PaperCut Client**
 

Check Domain Status

The steps for this tutorial differ slightly depending on whether or not your computer is bound to the MassArt (MCA)[All 'a' steps] domain or not [All 'b' Steps].

To check whether or not your computer is bound to the network follow these steps:

1. Type in 'This PC' within the search field
2. Right click 'This PC' within the search results and select 'Properties'.
3. If it says 'mca.massart.edu' under the 'Domain' section your computer is connected to the MassArt domain and you should follow all the 'a' steps below. Otherwise please follow the 'b' steps.

1. Search for 'Run' and launch the 'Run' application
2.  
   1. Type in '\\labprint' and press 'OK'.
      
       
   2. Type in '\\172.16.2.229' and press 'OK'
      
      
       
3. If you are prompted to enter credentials you will need to input your MassArt Net ID and corresponding password to access the PaperCut server.
   
   
    
4. Scroll down until you locate the 'PCClient' folder then double click that folder.
   
   
    
5. Click into the 'win' folder.
   
   
    
6. Double click the 'client-local-install' application.
   
   
    
7. If you are prompted for credentials to access the PaperCut server you will need to input you MassArt Net ID and corresponding password.
8. Follow the installer prompts until the installation is complete. Make sure to check off the box next to 'Launch client and verify my identity (Recommended)' in the final prompt. Then click finish.
   
   
    
9. The PaperCut application will launch and prompt you to log in. You will log in with your MassArt Net ID and password. 
   
   
    
10. The PaperCut application runs in the background on your computer. To check if the program is running look for the green 'P' icon in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. To print to any of the printers on campus you will need PaperCut running, if that 'P' is not present at the bottom of your screen you can manually launch it by searching for 'PaperCut MF Client' or going to the Start menu and looking for it under programs.