Guest and Visitor Printing

Questions

  • Can guests print at Bowdoin?
  • How do visitors print on campus?
  • How do I print at the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library as a guest?
  • I don't have a Bowdoin account — can I still print?
  • Can conference visitors print at Bowdoin?
  • How do I set up guest printing access for a visitor?
  • Does the library have printing for non-Bowdoin users?

Environment

This article applies to non-Bowdoin guests and visitors who need to print on campus.

  • Who: Visitors, conference attendees, and guests without a Bowdoin account
  • Not covered: Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff — see Printing to a PaperCut printer in the Related Articles section

Resolution

Guest printing at the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library

Guest printing is available at the Hawthorne-Longfellow (H&L) Library. The process for guests is different from the standard PaperCut workflow used by Bowdoin community members. Ask a library staff member at the H&L Library service desk for assistance — they will walk you through the guest printing process.

Note: Library staff manage guest printing directly. There is no self-service guest printing setup — you must speak with library staff to get started.

Guest printing elsewhere on campus

Guest printing access outside of the H&L Library is not self-service. If a visitor needs to print in another location on campus — for example, for a conference or event — the sponsoring Bowdoin department or faculty member should contact the Service Desk in advance to arrange temporary guest access.

Hosting a conference or event? Contact the Event's Office at (207) 725-3433 before the event to discuss printing options for guests. Lead time is recommended.

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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