Install the Papercat Printer for a Mac Computer

Note: You must be connected to Bates Secure to print to the papercat printers.

Important: Please read through Step 4 carefully, or you will not be successful with printing. When you are prompted for your username and password, DO NOT use the username and password for your laptop. You will want to use the same username and password you use for Lyceum, Bates Gmail, and the Garnet Gateway.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for installing the papercat printer on a Mac computer. Following these directions will ensure you can easily set up and print using the campus printing system. Please note that you must be connected to Bates Secure in order to print to papercat printers.

Step 1:

  1. Click on the Apple () menu.
  2. Click on System Settings... from the drop-down menu.

Step 2:

  1. Click on Printers & Scanners from the left Sidebar.
  2. Click on the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... button.

Step 3:

  1. An Add Printer window will open with a list of printers.
  2. Locate and select the printer with the name papercat.
  3. Click on the Add button.

  • As the papercat printer installs, you will see the window below.

  • Once the papercat printer has been installed, it will appear in your list of printers.

Step 4:

Note: When printing for the first time, you will encounter a Hold for Authentication message. This message is completely normal and pops up the first time you print. Follow the steps below to resolve the issue.

Warning: Please read through Step 4 carefully, or you will not be successful with printing. When you are prompted for your username and password, DO NOT use the username and password for your laptop. You will want to use the same username and password you use for Lyceum, Bates Gmail, and the Garnet Gateway.

  • Print your document to the Papercat printer. 
  • Click the button to restart your print job if you receive the Hold for Authentication message, and you will be prompted to enter your Bates username and Bates password.

  1. Your computer name may be displayed in the Name field by default. Replace it with your Bates username.
  2. Enter your Bates password.
  3. Place a checkmark in the checkbox next to Remember this password in my keychain.
  4. Click on the OK button to print.

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