Start the PaperCut Client on macOS or Windows

Questions

  • How do I start the PaperCut Client on my Mac?
  • How do I start the PaperCut MF Client on my Windows 11 computer?
  • The PaperCut icon is missing from my menu bar or taskbar — how do I get it back?
  • PaperCut isn’t running — how do I launch it manually?
  • My print jobs aren’t showing up at the printer — how do I check if PaperCut is running?
  • How do I reopen the PaperCut print window after closing it?
  • What do I do if PaperCut stopped running in the background?

Environment

This article applies to:

  • Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff
  • Bowdoin-issued MacBook Pros (macOS Sequoia 15.x or Tahoe 26.x) and Bowdoin-issued Windows 11 computers
  • Personal Macs and Windows 11 computers with PaperCut Client installed

Use these steps when the PaperCut Client icon is missing from your menu bar or system tray, or when print jobs are being sent but not appearing at the release station. For an explanation of what PaperCut Client is and why it needs to be running, see PaperCut Client in the Related Articles section.

Resolution

Start PaperCut Client on macOS

  1. Open Finder and navigate to Applications.
  2. Double-click PCClient.
  3. If prompted, sign in with your Bowdoin username and password.

When running, the PaperCut “P” icon appears in the menu bar at the top of your screen.

Prefer Spotlight? Press Command + Space, type PCClient, and select it from the results.

Start PaperCut MF Client on Windows 11

  1. Click the Start button and type PaperCut in the search bar.
  2. Click PaperCut MF Client in the results.
  3. If prompted, sign in with your Bowdoin username and password.

When running, the PaperCut icon appears in the system tray at the bottom-right of your screen. You may need to click the up-arrow icon to see all tray icons.

Not appearing in search results? PaperCut MF Client may not be installed. Try launching it manually: press Windows + R, type C:\Program Files\PaperCut MF Client\pc-client.exe in the Run box, and click OK. If that fails too, see How to install PaperCut software on a Bowdoin computer in the Related Articles section.

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.
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How to clear your saved PaperCut Client credentials after changing your Bowdoin password. If PaperCut keeps using your old password and won't let you sign in, you need to delete the saved authentication file on your Mac or Windows 11 computer.