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Where are printers located?

Guests can print to the PaperCut station located in the Library.

Students can print to the PaperCut stations located in the Library, Humanities, and Health Science buildings, as well as printers in the student computer labs in BCT, CEC, and Media Center 180.

Library Guest Printing

  1. Before using the system for the first time, register as a new user at PaperCut User Registration.
  2. Verify your email address.
  3. Staff at the Library desk can add funds to your account, or you may add funds using the web interface as described in the Check Account Balance section below.
  4. Once you have funds in your account, you may print using any method described below.

Check Account Balance

Check your print quota by logging in to PaperCut with your student username and password. Vouchers are available in the TC Bookstore, and additional print credits may be purchased from the Library Circulation Desk or online using a credit card or PayPal.

To add funds from the PaperCut dashboard, select Redeem Card or Pay with Credit Card from the sidebar. PaperCut voucher cards may be purchased in the bookstore or library.

ALL FUNDS EXPIRE ANNUALLY AT THE END OF THE SUMMER SEMESTER.

Printing to PaperCut from campus computers

By logging in to the online PaperCut system, you can submit print jobs and then release them at the PaperCut station of your choice.

Submitting a print job

  1. Log in to PaperCut with your student username and password.

    Students: Do not register as a new user. Doing so may require purchasing additional print credits instead of using the credits on your student account.
    Guests: Guests in the Library should register as a new user the first time they use the system.

  2. Click Submit a Job or select Web Print from the sidebar.
  3. Select a printer and click Print Options and Account Selection.
  4. Click Upload Documents and upload your documents. Note: Allowed file types include PDF, BMP, DIB, GIF, JFIF, JIF, JPE, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, and TIFF.
  5. Click Upload & Complete.

Be sure to sign out afterward to prevent someone else from using your print funds.

Releasing your documents to a print station in the Library, Humanities, or Health Science

  1. Log in with your ID number, which is printed on your student ID.
  2. Tap Print Release.
  3. Select the jobs you would like to print. For black-and-white printing, tap Force grayscale. For two-sided printing, tap Force 2-sided.

Releasing jobs to a standard printer in BCT, CEC, or Media Center 180

Every student computer on campus should display the PaperCut pop-up window in the upper-right corner.

  1. Click Details to sign in.
  2. Select Jobs Pending Release from the sidebar.
  3. Click Print from the Action menu.

Printing to PaperCut from your own devices

Videos and detailed setup instructions are available in the PaperCut Mobility Print setup guide. Select your device type to view the appropriate instructions.

Using AirPrint from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Make sure you are connected to TCNet or TCGuest.
  2. Open the app from which you want to print.
  3. Tap the app’s Share icon.
  4. Tap Print. Not all apps support AirPrint.
  5. Tap Select Printer and choose an AirPrint-enabled printer.
  6. Choose the number of copies and other options.
  7. Tap Print in the upper-right corner.

Viewing or Canceling print jobs

Open the App Switcher then tap Print Center
Open the App Switcher, then tap Print Center.
iPhone Print Summary showing the Cancel Printing button
Open the App Switcher, tap Print Center, then tap Cancel Printing.

Using Mobility Print from your Android device

  1. Connect to TCNet or TCGuest.
  2. Install the Mobility Print app from Google Play if needed.
  3. Launch the app.
  4. Tap Android settings.
  5. Tap Mobility Print.
  6. Turn on the enable toggle.
  7. Exit Settings.
  8. Print your document and enter your PaperCut username and password when prompted.

The process differs by app. Select a Mobility Print printer identified by the PaperCut icon. If you select Remember me, your phone will retain your login for that printer for 30 days.

Printing from your Windows device

  • Download and install the PaperCut Mobility Print client for Windows.
  • Select the printers you want and enter your PaperCut username and password.
  • Print normally and select one of the printers added during installation.

Printing from your Mac

  1. Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
  2. Click the plus icon below the printer list. You must be connected to TCGuest or TCNet.
  3. Select a printer.
  4. Confirm that Use is set to Secure AirPrint.
  5. If Secure AirPrint is not displayed:
    1. Close the Add Printer dialog.
    2. Disconnect from the network and reconnect.
    3. Check again. If it is still unavailable, contact the Helpdesk.
  6. Click Add.
  7. Print and enter your PaperCut username and password when prompted.

Printing from the PaperCut Dashboard (Web Print)

  1. Log in to PaperCut with your student username and password.
  2. Select Web Print and choose a print station.
  3. Choose the number of copies.
  4. Upload your document.
  5. Select Jobs Pending Release, then click Print.

Printing from Email

Printing from email works from any device that can send email.

  1. Email your supported attachment to print@texarkanacollege.edu. Supported formats include JPG, TIF, GIF, PNG, and PDF.
  2. Release the job at a print station or computer lab.