Using PawPrint on MacOS Devices

Overview

PawPrint is a "print & release" system which allows you to retrieve your printed documents from any PawPrint enabled device on campus by simply swiping your ID card or logging in with your network username and password. You can add the PawPrint queue to your MacOS device quickly if you are connected to the PCT or PCT-New network by selecting Add Printer or Scanner from within the Printers & Scanners menu in System Preferences.

Instructions

Step 1. 

Open the System Preferences application. If it is not on your dock, it can be found in Spotlight.

Image of the MacOS dock.

Step 2.

Click the Printers & Scanners icon.

Image of the MacOS system preferences window.

Step 3.

Click the + button to add a printer.

Image of the Printers & Scanners window.

Step 4.

While connected to the PCT or PCT-New network, the pawprint queue will automatically appear. Select pawprint, then click Add.

Image of the Add Printer or Scanner window.

Step 5.

The first time you print to the PawPrint queue, you will be prompted for your PCT email address and password. Select the Remember this password in my keychain option to avoid this prompt until your network password is changed.

Image of a MacOS login prompt for Pawprint.

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Article ID: 68824
Created
Wed 12/12/18 11:12 AM
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Mon 10/14/24 12:00 AM

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