PaperCut Hive

Procedures for accessing, installing/uninstalling and releasing print jobs.

If you encounter any problems installing PaperCut, please stop by the Solutions Center in the Library, or submit a ticket.

You can use the QR code on any printer, or Join PaperCut to request access to printing. An e-mail generated by ITS is sent from no-reply@papercut.com and titled “[PaperCut Hive] Colorado College has invited you to set up printing”. You can also use the QR code to resend the email if necessary. This may take some time or may be completed on the next business day if performing the initial authorization outside of ITS: Solution Center Hours (Monday-Friday: 8-5PM).

Papercut QR code

PaperCut Hive Email Information
This email will provide a link to personalized software for printing, and should not be shared with any other individual. The email also provides your unique QR Code Identity for mobile printing and document release, and your Access Code for logging into a printer in order to release print jobs, scan documents or print from USB. Please retain this email for reference.
Install PaperCut Hive on your computer

Open the welcome email on your computer and click the Getting Started link. In the popup window, click the Download button below "Install your computer app".
Follow the prompts to install the program. WARNING: There are potential problems with the installation if
the Chrome browser is open, so be sure to exit Chrome prior to installation. Once installation is successful you are ready to print to PaperCut.

 Installation

 

Install PaperCut Hive on your mobile device

There are a few ways to install PaperCut on your mobile device. On a computer with access to your invitation email, click Getting Started,
then tap Get App under "Install your mobile app". Scan the generated QR code and tap the link to open it,
or enter the link text in a browser on your device. If you do not have a computer you can stop by the Solutions Center in the library for assistance.

Installation      generated QR code

 

Alternatively, open the invitation email on your device and click Getting Started. On the next screen, tap Start Setup. You'll be directed to a page providing a setup code and links to the App Store and Google Play to download User Registered Printing Software. Tap the button to copy the code, and proceed to the App Store or GooglePlay as needed. Once the app is installed, you'll see a welcome page- tap Enter Linking Code. On the next page paste the code into the linking code field and tap Submit, continue through the next few steps- Congratulations, you are ready to print!

getting started app    copy code        successful installation

iOS users- the PaperCut Profile must be installed on your device in order to release a print job. Open the PaperCut Hive app, tap Skip, then tap Get Started.
If requested to connect the app to your account, tap “Yes”, Allow Camera Access, and then Scan the QR Code from the bottom of the PaperCut Hive invitation e-mail. 

Invitation

QR code

If prompted, allow notifications regarding pending print jobs.

Tap the user icon to display profile information, (your email address will be displayed), and tap to install profile.
Regardless of device type, this screen indicates "phone".

Install profile

 

From a mobile device

Send your print job to PaperCut. Open the PaperCut application and select the print jobs you wish to release. Tap the file to see print options, or just tap Print Document.

Print job  Print options

 

You'll be presented with four print options. The printer list may not populate with names, and instead be disabled.
The QR code, NFC scan, and printer code are all found on each printer's information sheet.

Printer list   QR code  NFC scan    Enter code

 

Login to the printer

You can login to any PaperCut printer with the personalized code that was included in the welcome email.
Follow on-screen directions to release jobs, scan to email, copy, etc.
Be sure to log out when finished. 

PC Instructions

Mac iOS uninstall
  1. Open your Applications folder in your Finder and locate the PaperCut Hive folder
    Locate hive folder
  2. Open the folder and run the Uninstall app
    Run uninstall app
  3. A terminal window will open; type yes in response to "Would you like to uninstall PaperCut Hive?
    Terminal window
  4. Type your computer password when it asks (this is likely not​ the same as your email/CC password); characters will not be displayed but are being recognized.
      Enter password
  5. The terminal window should update and say "Process Completed" when done.
    Confirm uninstall 
  6. You may now close the window by hitting Command-Q on your keyboard, clicking Quit Terminal from the Terminal menu - PaperCut Hive has been removed from your computer. 

Mac iOS instructions

PC

Open This PC and Navigate to C:\Program Files\PaperCut Hive and click "Continue" if prompted.
 

Locate Hive folder  

Locate the unis0000 install file (may be unis000.exe).
Double click to run the file, and confirm you wish to remove PaperCut.

Hive folder

 

Uninstall program

 

Uninstall successful

 

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