How to install PaperCut using a MAC OS

PaperCut for MAC OS

(Catalina or Mojave)

This service only works when you are on the UT Health Network, VPN or HSCWAVE

 

Step 1. Creating a local account (UT HEALTH DOMAIN ACCOUNT) on your MAC

Create an UT Health account with your credentials and password on your personal MAC and connected to UT Health HSCWave network. If you purchased your computer from UT Health it should have the account with your UT account (first part of your UT Health email).

  • Click on the Apple Icon in the upper left corner of your MAC’s screen
  • Select System Preferences from the drop down menu
  • Click on Users & Groups
  • Click the lock in the lower left corner to make changes
  • Type your administrator password to unlock

  • Add User Account button

 

  • Set the new user’s account type as an Administrator, enter the UT Health credentials and password twice and when you finish click on Create User button
  • Log off on your MAC and log back in with the UT Health credentials account just created

 

Step 2. Installing PaperCut software

Logon to UT Health Network, HSCWAVE or VPN

Install Papercut software on your personal computer

  • Enter your UT Health Credentials

  • Click on PCClient

  • Click on the MAC folder

  • Copy the PCClient to your desktop as shown below
  • After the PCClient  is copied to your desktop, click on the PCClient icon and select open. The Login pop up window will appear. Enter your UT Health credentials then OK

 

LOGIN TO PAPERCUT WINDOW- 

THIS MIGHT NOT HAPPEN ON ALL INSTALLS. WHEN YOU CREATED YOUR ACCOUNT AND USED THE UT HEALTH INFORMATION AND PASSWORD,  IT CAN AUTOMATICALLY PICK IT UP. IF IT SKIPS THIS STEP AND GIVES YOU THE "BALANCE" WINDOW BELOW, THIS STEP IS IS NORMAL. 

BALANCE WINDOW

  • This pop-up window will appear with your username and balance account

 

 

Step 3. Installing Papercut printer Xerox Alta Link C8045, 5.4.2

Install C8045 printer drivers

  • Top bar (by the Apple Icon) click on Go then Connect to Server

  • Enter server name- smb://cfs.win.uthscsa.edu/T5600-Tracer
  • Click on Connect

  • Click on Connect

  • Enter your UT Health credentials then connect (Example- UT Health credentials and domain password)

  • Click on MacPublicDepot

  • Click on PaperCut Printer Drivers

  • MOVE the Xerox Drivers to your desktop

  • Click on open

  • Click on Continue

  • Click on Continue

  • Click on Continue

  • Click on Agree

  • Click on Continue  (This may appear on your on your install, If you do click on Continue)

  • Click on Install

  • Enter your UT Health credential and domain password

  • Do not select a printer click on Continue

  • Select Continue

  • Click on Close

 

Step 4. Installing Papercut printer Xerox Alta Link C8045, 5.4.2

Install C8045 printer drivers

  • Click on the Apple Icon
  • System Prefences
  • Printers & Scanners
  • Click on the + sign
  • Under IP enter  address: 10.112.103.243
  • Under Protocol: Line Printer Daemon – LPD
  • Under Queue: enter FindMeMAC
  • Under Name: REMOVE 10.112.103.243 and replace it with FindMeMac
  • Under Use: Select Software
  • Search for Xerox AltaLInk C8045, 5.4.2
  • Ckick on Add

 

You need to set all the advanced features that are available to you. Each program is different however in Word, Excel and Power Point they are the same.

Each printer can Staple, Punch and Watermark your document by adding these simple features.

Select “Options & Supplies” Then the “Options” Tab

Step 1. Under Finisher change to Office Finisher LX

Step 2. Change the paper Tray to 6 Trays as pictured

Step 3. Change Hold Punch Module as picuted then select OK

Now everything is completed, we suggest that you test your new service. If this is your first time using the system you must add funds to your personal account. To do this skip down to the lower section and it explains on how to login to your “Personal Account”. There is a tab where you add funds via credit card. Please remember we do not refund unused balance. It is recommended that you add funds as needed to your account.

 

Step 5. Print to a document

  • Open a document such as Word and type in TEST as show below then click on printer icon

  • This print page will appear, Under printer- make sure FindMeMac is selected then click on Print

  • Wait until to see this popup window comes up
  • Under Print job actions- select which account you want to use
  • Click on Print

  • Wait for this popup window to appear. Your print job is sent to the printer

Checking your Personal Account

  • Click on the Personal Account

  • Enter UT Health username + domain password

  • Click on Jobs Pending Release
  • Go to the nearest printer to release your document

Go the printer and swipe your badge on the scan area and enter your domain password to receive your report.

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