Issue/Question
- How do I install a PaperCut printer?
- How can I install a Bowdoin printer?
- How can I delete a printer I no longer need?
Environment
Print Deploy will allow both automated installation, manual installation and an ability to delete printers that may no longer be needed. It also allows for the automated updates of printer options, printer drivers, and more.
Resolution
Printers can be installed in different ways, depending on their use across campus. There are some printers that are installed automatically for some departments or even everyone on campus, there are some that can be installed based on your location. The majority of printers can also be installed manually using an application called "Print Deploy".
Automated Printer Installation
Some printers will be installed automatically, depending on your department, what group(s) you might belong to, or your location. These are generally printers that are recommended to be used by large sets of people.
Any PaperCut printer that is already installed on your computer, including any printer that is automatically installed, will appear on the "My printers" pane. You will be able to identify printers that are automatically installed because the delete option (the trash can icon) will be crossed out. You are not able to remove auto-installed printers.
To ensure that you have all automated printers installed, click on the Print Deploy icon from the menu bar or task tray again and choose "Refresh my printers now". Print Deploy will communicate with the PaperCut server and update itself. This will install or remove assigned printers as well as update and settings on existing printers.
Note: Manually updating printers and the Print Deploy software is not required. The Print Deploy software will check in periodically and update itself as needed.
Please Note: Printers can only be installed while on campus or when connected to VPN. PaperCut and PaperCut services require computers to be connected to the Bowdoin network to operate.
Manual Printer Installation
Follow the steps below to install printers that are not automatically installed by other means.
Open and Sign in to Print Deploy
Open the Print Deploy client that has been automatically installed on Bowdoin-owned and managed computers. Look for the Print Deploy icon either in the menu bar on macOS or in the Task Tray in Windows (which is normally in the lower-right corner of the screen, near the clock. Hint: You might need to click the up arrow icon to show all applications in the task tray).
Click on the icon and choose "View my printers" from the menu.
If the login screen opens, enter your Bowdoin username and password and click Sign in and add printers. You can check the box next to "Don't show me this again" to save your credentials.
Select and install your desired printer(s)
- The first printer you'll want to install depends on your device.
- macOS users will see and want to install Find_Me_Print (see video below for a full step-by-step).
- Windows users will see and want to install Find-Me-Print[Bowdoin](Mobility) (see video below for a full step-by-step).
- You can install additional available printers at any time by opening the Print Deploy software and once logged in, select "Add printers" on the left.
- Locate the printer you'd like to install by either scrolling through the list or searching for it.
- Once identified, click on Install next to the printer. The printer will install in just a few moments and you'll be ready to print!
Please note: Some printers, including Find-Me-Print[Bowdoin](Mobility) for Windows users, will ask that you sign in again using your full Bowdoin email address and password.
Install a printer on macOS with Print Deploy
Install a printer on Windows with Print Deploy
Delete a printer that was installed through Print Deploy
- You can delete any manually installed printer at any time by opening the Print Deploy software and once logged in, select "My printers" on the left.
- Locate the printer you'd like to remove.
- Click on the trashcan icon to delete the printer.
Video: Delete a printer from Windows with Print Deploy
If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk