PaperCut Printer Request

What This Request Is For

Use this request to ask IT to modify how a campus network printer behaves — such as changing default print settings, enabling advanced finishing options, or creating a custom print queue for a specific department or use case.

When to Use This

Use this offering when:

  • You want all print jobs sent to a specific departmental printer to default to duplex (double-sided) printing
  • You want all jobs to a specific printer to default to grayscale to reduce color printing costs
  • You need a custom (non-generic) print queue created because your department requires advanced finishing features such as stapling, collating, booklet printing, or binding
  • A printer in your department supports a feature that isn't currently enabled (e.g., secure release, finishing options) and you'd like IT to enable it
  • You want to restrict a printer so that only certain users or cost centers can print to it

When Not to Use This

Don't use this offering if:

  • A printer is broken, offline, or producing poor-quality output — use Report Printer Issue or Request a Printer Service instead
  • You need a new printer physically installed on campus — use Install New Printer (also under Report Printer Issue or Request a Printer Service)
  • You need help selecting color or duplex settings when printing from your Mac right now — see Choose Color or Black and White on Mac in the Related Articles section; no request needed
  • You need help with PaperCut software on your computer — use Request PaperCut Software Help instead

Before You Submit

Have the following ready before filling out the form:

  • The printer's name or location (building and room number, or the printer name as it appears in PaperCut)
  • A clear description of what you want changed or what feature you'd like enabled
  • Whether this affects all users of the printer or only a specific group or department

What Happens Next

The Service Desk will evaluate your request within 2–3 business days. Some configuration changes may require testing before being applied campus-wide. You'll be notified when the change is in place or if IT has questions about your request.

 
Request Printer Configuration Changes

Related Articles (3)

How to switch between color and black & white (grayscale) when printing from a Mac to a Bowdoin campus printer, how to save reusable presets for each mode, and how to have macOS remember your last print choice. Includes guidance on the Find-Me-Print-Color queue for student color printing. Applies to macOS Sequoia and Tahoe.
Information on printer names and locations as they are added in to PaperCut.
How to staple documents when printing from a Mac to a Bowdoin multi-function printer through PaperCut. Covers selecting Find-Me-Print, opening Printer Features, and choosing a staple location in the macOS print dialog. Useful for anyone printing multi-page documents on campus who wants them stapled when the job releases.