Information about scanning and copying at Bowdoin.

Articles (11)

Pinned Article Scanning with PaperCut

An overview of scanning options and settings available when using a PaperCut-enabled multi-function device (MFD) on campus. Covers scan destinations (OneDrive, email, and Teams/SharePoint folders), global settings that apply to all scans, and default settings that can be adjusted at the device.

Breaking up large scan jobs into individual documents

Explains how to use blank pages to automatically split a multi-document scan into separate files when scanning with PaperCut on a campus MFD. Covers which scan destinations support document splitting and which do not.

Charging a Cost Center for Copies From a Multi-Function Device (MFD)

Instructions for charging copies made on a campus multi-function device (MFD) to a department project code or account using PaperCut. Explains how to select an account before copying and clarifies that department charges track usage for accounting purposes only — they do not deduct from OneCard funds.

Photocopying on multi-function device (MFD)

Step-by-step instructions for making photocopies using a PaperCut-enabled multi-function device (MFD) on campus. Covers how to sign in, navigate to the copy function, and use copy options. Applies to all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students.

Revoking Consent to Papercut Scan to OneDrive

Instructions for revoking PaperCut's permission to access a Bowdoin OneDrive account. This is useful for removing the connection as a privacy measure, or as a troubleshooting step when scan-to-OneDrive stops working and needs to be re-authorized.

Scan a Document in Color On a Campus Printer

Instructions for changing the color mode setting to color when scanning from a PaperCut-enabled multi-function device (MFD) on campus. The default scan setting is black and white — this article explains how to switch to color before starting a scan.

Scan to a Network Folder From a Multi-Function Device (MFD)

Instructions for scanning to a network folder from a PaperCut-enabled multi-function device (MFD) on campus. Note: scanning to a network folder is a legacy feature being deprecated in favor of scanning to OneDrive, email, or Teams/SharePoint. Network scan folders must be requested through IT and are not created automatically.

Scanning documents using advanced options on a PaperCut-enabled device

Instructions for using advanced scanning features on a PaperCut-enabled multi-function device (MFD) on campus. Covers how to scan multiple pages into a single document using the scanner glass, and how to change scan settings such as two-sided scanning, color mode, DPI, file type, and paper size.

Scanning to Email From a Multi-Function Device (MFD)

Step-by-step instructions for scanning a document from a campus multi-function device (MFD) and sending it directly to a Bowdoin email address using PaperCut. Includes information about page count limits and how to reduce file size for larger documents.

Sending a Fax From a Multi-Function Device (MFD)

Instructions for sending a fax from a multi-function device (MFD) that has PaperCut installed. Covers how to access the fax interface through PaperCut's Device Functions menu, enter a phone number, and send a fax. Includes Bowdoin-specific dialing rules for on-campus and off-campus numbers.

Scanning to OneDrive from an Multi-Function Device (MFD)

Step-by-step instructions for scanning a document from a campus multi-function device (MFD) directly to a Bowdoin OneDrive account using PaperCut. Includes first-time setup steps for authorizing PaperCut access to OneDrive.