Release Your Document From A PaperCat Printer - Tap and Go Printing


Releasing your document from a PaperCat printer at Bates College is straightforward and secure. Begin by locating one of the PaperCat printers available across campus. Once you arrive, use the “Tap Here” area on the printer to authenticate with your Bates ID. From there, you'll be able to select the documents awaiting release on the PaperCat display and print them immediately upon confirming your selections. When finished, sign out by either tapping the [-> sign out button on the screen or re-tapping your Bates ID.


Step 1:

  • Locate a PaperCat Printer to print to.
    • There is a print hub of PaperCat Color Printers in Ladd Library by the IT Service Desk,

Step 2:

  • Step up to the PaperCat printer from which you wish to release your document.
  • Tap your Bates ID on the card reader label (located on the top of the printer).

Step 3:

  • On the PaperCat Printer Display (PaperCut MF), tap on the check box(s) to the left of each document name to select the document(s) you wish to release for printing.
    • Tap on the Print button (located in the bottom-right corner of the screen) to release your documents for printing.


Step 4:

  • Once you have finished printing, tap your Bates ID on the card reader (located on the top of the printer) to sign out.
    • You may also tap on the [->] sign-out button (located in the top-right corner of the screen) to sign out.