How to Install the PaperCut Client on Windows

PaperCut, also called BearPrint, is a print management software that helps reduce our print costs, improve our environment impact, and log print history. BearPrint manages any printer that is available to students as well as the BEARPRINT-PS1, MANATEE, WALRUS, and CATFISH print servers. In order to print to these printers, you must first install the BearPrint client.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Install the PaperCut Client on Windows

  1. Go to Start then Run to open a Run window. You can also press the WINDOWS KEY + R to open Run. 
  2. Type \\bearprint.missouristate.edu and click OK. 

    Run window with the BearPrint server location typed in

    If a Windows Security window opens up, type your MissouriStateAccountID@sgf  and your Password. 
     
  3. In the File Explorer window that appears, double-click PCClient.

    File Explorer window with PCClient highlighted
     
  4. Double-click win folder. 

    PCClient folder contents with the win folder highlighted
     
  5. Double-click client-local-install.exe.

    win folder with BearPrint executable highlighted
     
  6. If a security warning appears, click Run.

    Open File - Security Window with Run highlghted
     
  7. If you are prompted to allow the setup to continue, click Yes. You might also have to enter your MissouriStateAccountID@sgf and Password again in the same format as step 2. 
  8. The Setup Wizard will open to guide you through the process. Go ahead and click Next. 

    Client Setup Wizard window 1
     
  9. Select the radio button beside I accept the agreement and then click Next.

    Agreement verification window
     
  10. The next window tells you where it will install the files. Leave this as is and click Next.

    Install Location Window
     
  11. The wizard then tells you that it will install for all users. Leave as is and click Next.

    User Selection Window
     
  12. The next window is a summary. Click Install.

    Summary window
     
  13. Wait for the install to complete.

    PaperCut NG Client Installation Progress window
     
  14. Click Finish.

    Installaton complete window
     
  15. A BearPrint Verification window should load. Type your Missouri State Account ID and Password. 

    BearPrint Verification Window
     
  16. A final window with your print balance will load. This window will automatically open when you start up a computer with BearPrint already installed.

    Print Balance window

 

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