Print, Scan, & Fax: Connect to a network printer from a Mac with Print Deploy

The instructions below describe how to use the PaperCut Print Deploy app to connect to a network printer for printing from a macOS computer.

• University Leased Mac Computers: The PaperCut Print Deploy app is automatically installed on all St. Thomas Macs. If you do not see the Print Deploy app on your computer, check the Self Service app.
• Personally Owned Mac Computers:  The PaperCut Print Deploy app must first be downloaded and installed on your device.
  • ​​​​​​​You will also need the PCClient app installed.​​​​​​​
    • Download “PaperCut-Mac‌” (Hint: After following the link, click the Download button in the toolbar at the top of the page.)
    • Double-click the .zip file to extract the "PaperCut-Mac.pkg" file.
    • Double-click the PaperCut-Mac.pkg file and follow the prompts.
    • Launch the "PCClient" app from your Applications folder to launch PaperCut. You may also add "PCClient" to your Login Items in Settings if you wish to have PaperCut automatically start when you login.

Install a network printer using PaperCut Print Deploy

1. Ensure that the PaperCut Print Deploy app is installed on your computer and running.
   1. UST Mac
   2. Personal Mac
2. Open the PaperCut Print Deploy Client by clicking on the printer icon in your Mac's top menu bar and choosing "View my printers."
   
   
   
    
3. If you are prompted to log in, enter your St. Thomas username (without the @stthomas.edu) and password, then click "Sign in and add printers."
   
   
   
    
4. Currently installed printers are displayed under "My printers." To add a printer, choose "Add printers" in the left menu.
   
   
   
    
5. In the search box in the top-right corner of the app, type the building code for the printer you wish to add (such as "OEC" or "SCC," etc.)
   
   When you locate the printer you wish to add, click the "Install" button.
   
   
   
    
6. That's it! The printer is added to your Mac's list of printers.
   
    

Remove a network printer using PaperCut Print Deploy

1. Open the Print Deploy app and log in if prompted.
    
2. In the "My printers" screen that appears, click the trash can icon next to the printer you wish to remove.
   
   
   
    
3. Within a few seconds, the printer is removed from your computer.