PaperCut Print: Releasing Print Jobs via QR Code

Summary

This article has instructions for how to release a print job using the QR code posted at a printer/copier/scanner (MFD). Other available options include Releasing Print Jobs at Xerox Printer/Copier/Scanners (MFD) (tap-to-release) and ​​​​​​​Releasing Print Jobs via Web Browser. This article is for USNH faculty and staff.

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Summary

This article has instructions for how to release print job(s) using the QR code posted at a printer/copier/scanner (MFD). Other available options include Releasing Print Jobs via Xerox Tap-to-Release and Releasing Print Jobs via Web Browser. This article is for USNH faculty and staff.

Use these instructions after you have sent a document to a PaperCut-enabled printer/copier/scanner MFD from an app or browser on your managed computer or personal device. See detailed instructions on printing from a managed computer on Windows or MacOS or from a personal device.

 

Mobile Device Required

A mobile device is required to use this process.  Your mobile device must:

  • Have a camera
  • Be set up to scan QR codes and open associated web pages
  • Be connected to the campus network by one of the following methods
    • Eduroam (preferred)
    • VPN

 

How-To

Task: To release print jobs using the QR code posted at a printer/copier/scanner (MFD)

Use these instructions after you have sent a document to a PaperCut-enabled printer/copier/scanner MFD from an app or browser on your managed computer or personal device. See detailed instructions on printing from a managed computer on Windows or MacOS or from a personal device.

Instructions

Step 1 - Go to the PaperCut-enabled printer MFD and locate the QR code attached to the printer.

 

Step 2 - Point your mobile device camera at the QR code and open the web page according to your mobile device operating system instructions. Each campus and printer has its individual web page that the QR code will open.

Step 3 - Log in with your USNH username (username ONLY, NOT username@usnh.edu. e.g. jbd2519NOT jbd2519@usnh.edu) and your usual USNH password.

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Step 4 - All your held documents in the “Follow Me” queue are displayed and selected by default. Check the checkbox for only the document(s) you want to print and select “Release” at the bottom.

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Outcome

After a brief delay your document(s) will print to the printer/copier where you scanned the QR code.

 

Further Readings

PaperCut Print: Resources

 

Need additional help?

Use the “Request Printer Help” button on the Central Printing Service page to submit a support request with as much detail as possible, or contact the Technology Help Desk team on your local campus. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.

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Article ID: 4949
Created
Thu 6/27/24 10:23 AM
Modified
Wed 9/11/24 11:00 AM
Applicable Institution(s):
Keene State College (KSC)
Plymouth State University (PSU)
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
USNH System Office