Introduction: Northeast Community College is pleased to offer PaperCut Mobility Printing as a convenient printing solution for its students. This feature enables students to print documents from their personal devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, to printers within the college's environment. This knowledge base article provides an overview of PaperCut Mobility Printing, key definitions, and outlines the support approach for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) printing at Northeast Community College.
Key Definitions:
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Papercut Mobility Printing:
A mobile app that allows Northeast Community College students to send print jobs directly from their personal devices to networked printers on campus. This feature enhances convenience by eliminating the need for specific drivers or direct connections to printers.
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BYOD (Bring Your Own Device):
BYOD refers to Northeast Community College's policy of allowing students to use their personal devices, such as laptops, smartphones, or tablets, within the college's network and systems.
How PaperCut Mobility Printing Works:
Northeast Community College has streamlined the process of printing from personal devices while maintaining security and control. Here's a basic overview of how it works:
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Connect to "Northeast WiFi":
Before initiating the printing process, ensure that your personal device is connected to the "Northeast WiFi" network.
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Go to "https://print.northeast.edu:9164/setup":
In a web browser, visit "https://print.northeast.edu:9164/setup" for specific instructions on printing from your unique device. Or click on your direct BYOD operating system link below:
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Print Submission:
Select the document you want to print from your device and submit it to the PaperCut system.
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User Authentication:
Users must authenticate themselves to access PaperCut Mobility Printing. This authentication can be done by logging into your Northeast Community College accounts or using unique authentication credentials.
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Printer Selection:
Students can choose a printer from a list of available networked printers on the Northeast campus.
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Release and Printing:
Once the print job is submitted, release it for printing by following specific instructions at the chosen printer. This might involve entering a code (e.g., your student ID) or using a low frequency key fob.
Support for BYOD Mobility Printing at Northeast Community College:
Northeast Community College is dedicated to offering "best effort" support for BYOD mobility printing to its students. However, it's important to understand that due to the diverse nature of personal devices, the college cannot guarantee seamless compatibility for all devices. Here's how the support approach is outlined:
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Best Effort Support: Northeast Community College's Service Center Staff will make every effort to assist students in setting up and using BYOD mobility printing. This includes guidance on authentication, printer selection, and release procedures.
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Device Variability: As BYOD devices vary in terms of operating systems, configurations, and capabilities, students should be aware that certain devices might encounter limitations when using PaperCut Mobility Printing.
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Student Responsibility: Students are encouraged to follow provided guidelines for setting up mobility printing on their devices. While the support team will assist to the best of their ability, success may be influenced by the compatibility of the device.
Conclusion:
PaperCut Mobility Printing is a valuable service offered by Northeast Community College, allowing students to conveniently print documents from their personal devices to networked printers on campus. The college supports BYOD mobility printing with a "best effort" approach, recognizing the diverse range of personal devices and their compatibility with the system. Students are encouraged to follow guidelines and collaborate closely with the support team for successful implementation.