PaperCut Mobility Print

Summary

Instructions for setting up personal devices for printing.

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What is PaperCut Mobility Print

PaperCut Mobility Print is a suite of software that gives Baker College students, staff, faculty the ability to print from personal mobile devices. Supported platforms include Windows, Macintosh, Chromebook, Android, and iOS/iPadOS.

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Setting Up Mobility Print

Which Printer to Choose? 

 

Setting Up Mobility Print

Please select your device's platform below for instructions on installing Mobility Print.

Windows

Macintosh

Chromebook

Android

iPhone/iPad

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Setup Mobility Print for Windows

 

1). Using a web browser, click on the link below

Install Mobility Print for Windows

2). Follow the instructions labeled "Step 1" to download and install the PaperCut Mobility Print client for Windows.

Windows setup step 1

3). Run the Mobility Print installer file accepting all the the presented settings. Click "Finish" when complete.

Windows Installer screen

4). Return to the Mobility Print setup web page and follow the instructions for "Step 2".

Windows setup step 2

5). If your browser prompts you to open a link in PaperCut Mobility Print, accept the prompt to open the link

Browser prompt

6). A printer called "Baker Mobility Print" should now appear in your printer list.

Windows Printer List

7). When you print your first job to Mobility Print, you will be prompted to provide your Baker College user name and password.

Windows Login PopUp

Congratulations. You can now print from your personal Windows device.

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Setup Mobility Print for Macintosh

 

1). Using a web browser, click on the link below

Install Mobility Print for Macintosh.

2). Follow the instructions labeled "Step 1" to download and install the PaperCut Mobility Print client for Macintosh.

Macintosh Step 1

3). Open the downloaded image file and double-click on the PKG file to begin installing the Mobility Print Software.

4).  Select "Continue" on the Introduction screen. Accept any agreements or prompts for permissions that are displayed. Select "Close" when finished.

Mac Install Introduction Screen

Mac Close Install windows

5). Return to the web page for setting up PaperCut and select "Connect and get my printers under the section labeled "Step 2".

Mac Step 2 screen

6). On the "Allow mobility-print-client" pop-up select "Allow"

Mac Allow Print Client window

7). Print a test page and select the printer named "Baker Mobility Print".

Mac Print Page

 

8). If prompted, provide your Baker College user name and password.

 Mac login window

Congratulations. You can now print from your personal Macintosh.

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Setup Mobility Print for Chromebook

1). Using the Chrome web browser, click on the link below

Install Mobility Print for Chromebooks

2). Follow the instructions labeled "Step 1" to go to the Chrome Web Store and install Mobility Print for Chromebooks.

Chromebook Step 1

3). From the Chrome Web Store select the button labeled "Add to Chrome".

Chrome Web Store

4).  On the  'Add "Mobility Print"?' pop-up, select "Add app".

Chromebook add app

5).  Press Ctrl + P to open your printer options.

Chromebook Step 2

6). From the Print options panel select "Baker Mobility Print" from the destination option, or select "See more..." to find "Baker Mobility Print".

Chromebook Print Destination panel

Chromebook More Options

Chromebook Mobility Print Destination

7). With "Baker Mobility Print" selected as a destination, select "Print". If prompted, provide your Baker College user name and password, then select "Sign in and print".

Chromebook Login screen

Congratulations. You can now print from your personal Chromebook.

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Setup Mobility Print for Android

1). While connected to BakerWiFI, click on the link below in a web browser on your Android device.

Install Mobility Print for Android.

2).  Follow the instructions for "Step 1" to "Download or update" Mobility Print from the Google Play store.

Android Step 1

3). From the Google Play store, select "Install" on the Mobility Print page. When complete, select "Open".

Android Google Play Install

Android Google Play Open

4). On the Mobility Print screen that opens, Select "Tap here and check the Mobility Print Service is on",  and confirm that all print service options and notifications are enabled.

Android Mobility Print app screen

Android Print Service screen

5). Return to the browser page where you selected to install Mobility Print and once again select "Install or update".

Android Step 1

6). Print a web page from your device. This can vary between Android devices. One example is shown below. From Chrome select the 3 dot icon in the upper right of the screen to open the menu and select "Share".

Android Chrome Menu Screen

7). From the list of share options, find and select "Print".

Android Share Options screen

8).  From the printer selection screen, ensure that "Baker Mobility Print" is the selected printer, then press on the printer icon near the upper-right of the screen.

Android Printer Selection screen

9). Click "OK" on the "Use Mobility Print" pop-up.

Android Use Mobility Print popup

10). You will receive a notification that "Your job needs authentication".  Accept the notification and then enter your Baker College user name and password. Then select "Sign in and print".

Android Authentication Notification sceen

Android Login Screen

  

Congratulations. You can now print from your personal Android device.

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Setup Mobility Print for iPhone/iPad

1). While connected to BakerWiFI, click on the link below in the Safari web browser on your iPhone/iPad.

Install Mobility Print for iPhone/iPad.

2).  Follow the instructions for "Step 1" to download the Mobility Print profile

iOS Step 1 screen

3). Select "Allow" from the warning that opens.

iOS Allow Profile screen

4). Open the Settings app on your device and select the "Profile Downloaded" option located near the top of the settings list.

Downloaded Profile Settings screen

5). On the "Install Profile" screen select "Install". Enter your passcode if prompted. Click "Install" again if prompted, the select "Done".

iOS Install Profile screen

6). Return to a web browser and print a page by selecting the share icon on the bottom of the browser.

iOS Share Web Page screen

6). Select "Print" from the list of share options

iOS Share Menu screen

7). Make sure that "Baker Mobility Print" is the chosen printer, then select "Print". Enter your Baker College user name and password if prompted.

iOS Print Options screen

Congratulations. You can now print from your personal iPhone/iPad.

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Which Printer to Choose?

Regardless of the platform being used, the printer to choose is named "Baker Mobility Print".

Please note that Mobility Print defaults to 1-sided, color printing. Students should choose to print in Black & White when appropriate to reduce costs to their printing allowances. 

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Article ID: 152866
Created
Tue 12/13/22 10:26 AM
Modified
Thu 5/2/24 3:42 PM