Printing documents from your mobile device at Purdue University is straightforward and efficient using PaperCut Mobility Print and Mobile Release. Whether you need to print from your laptop, phone, or tablet, PaperCut simplifies the process across various operating systems.
Printing from Your Personal Device: Setting Up PaperCut Mobility Print
To begin mobile printing on campus, your device needs to be connected to the Purdue University network, either through PAL Wi-Fi or the VPN. For those off-campus, Purdue IT provides a VPN service to grant secure network access. You can find more information about setting up the VPN here: Purdue IT VPN Service.
Once connected, the next step is to download PaperCut Mobility Print on your personal device. PaperCut offers compatibility with a wide range of devices, including Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, Macs, Windows, and Android devices. This versatility ensures that you can print from virtually any personal device you own.
PaperCut Mobility Print supports common file types such as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, and images. Users also have the flexibility to adjust print settings, choosing between single-sided or double-sided (duplex) printing to manage paper usage and reduce costs.
Follow these steps to install PaperCut Mobility Print:
- Download PaperCut Mobility Print: Navigate to https://printers.itap.purdue.edu:9164/setup or find the ‘Mobility Print’ option at the bottom left of the PaperCut website (itap.purdue.edu/papercut).
- Run the Installer: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the Mobility Print installer. This process will install the itap-printing (black/grayscale) and itap-colorprinting (color) print queues on your device, making them available as printer options.
- Authenticate with Purdue Login: When prompted, authenticate using your Purdue University username and password. This step links your account to the printing service.
For any assistance during the setup process or with printing in general, the Purdue IT Service Desks are available at HIKS and WALC during their operational hours. You can find the current hours of operation here: Purdue IT Service Desk Hours.
Releasing Your Print Job at Learning Spaces Printers Using Mobile Release
After sending your print job from your mobile device, you need to release it at a designated Learning Spaces printer. PaperCut’s Mobile Release feature manages this process efficiently.
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Access PaperCut Mobile Release: Log in to PaperCut using your Purdue credentials at https://wpvapppcprt01.itap.purdue.edu:9192/user. Note that access requires you to be on a Purdue network machine, PAL 3.0, or connected via VPN.
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Navigate to Mobile Release: Once logged in, select “Mobile Release” located at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
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Choose Your Printer: You will be presented with a list of printers. The interface shows your recently used and popular printers for quick access, along with a comprehensive alphabetical list of all Learning Spaces printers, organized by building and printer location.
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Release Your Print Job: After selecting your desired printer, you will see the option to “Release” your pending print job(s). Simply click this button to finalize the printing process.
For more detailed instructions on mobile printing, you can refer to additional guides provided by Purdue support: printing from mobile devices.
Important Note: Print jobs in the release queue are held for a maximum of four hours. If a job is not released to a printer within this timeframe, it will be automatically purged from the system. Ensure timely release of your print jobs to avoid re-submission.
By following these steps, Printing At Purdue from your mobile device becomes a seamless and user-friendly experience, leveraging the efficient PaperCut system available across campus.
