Questions
- Can I scan a document directly to my OneDrive account?
- How do I scan to OneDrive from a campus printer?
- How do I set up OneDrive scanning for the first time?
- Why did I receive an email asking me to authorize OneDrive access after scanning?
- Where does my scanned document go in OneDrive?
- How do I approve PaperCut to access my OneDrive?
Environment
This article applies to all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students with a Bowdoin Microsoft 365 account. Scan to OneDrive is available on newer PaperCut-enabled multi-function devices (MFDs) on campus. Not all MFDs support every scan destination — if you do not see an OneDrive option on the device screen, the MFD may not support it.
Resolution
Scan to OneDrive
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Go to a PaperCut-enabled MFD and sign in. Tap your Bowdoin OneCard ID on the reader, or enter your Bowdoin username and password on the touch panel.
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Tap Scan on the printer's touch screen.
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From the list of scan destinations, tap OneDrive.
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To change the file name, tap the Filename button. To adjust scan settings such as two-sided scanning or DPI, tap the Settings button. When ready, tap Scan.
Note: The default scan settings are black and white at 300 DPI. To scan in color, tap Settings and change the color mode before scanning.
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After scanning, you will be asked whether you want to scan more pages or send the document. Tap Send when you are ready to finish.
After tapping Send, PaperCut processes the document and converts it to an OCR PDF (if you kept the default PDF format). You will receive email notifications about the status of the document.
Where the file goes: Scanned documents are delivered to the following folder in your OneDrive: Apps > Scans for PaperCut MF. The confirmation email also includes a direct link to the file.
First-Time OneDrive Setup
The first time you scan to OneDrive — or the first time in a while — PaperCut needs your permission to access your OneDrive account. PaperCut sends you an authorization email as part of the scanning process.
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Open the authorization email from PaperCut and click Login to OneDrive for Business.
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Sign in with your Bowdoin username and password when prompted by Microsoft 365.
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On the permissions screen, click Accept to grant PaperCut access to your OneDrive.
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You will receive a confirmation email once OneDrive access has been successfully set up.
After setup is complete, your scanned document will be delivered to your OneDrive and you will receive a confirmation email with the file name, location, and a direct link.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.