TO LOGIN
First, you will be asked to accept terms of agreement for using computers in the library.
Log into guest user. If you are working on a computer that is already logged in, you must logout and log back in to guest user so that PaperCut launches.
PaperCut’s desktop app will automatically launch when you log in and look like this.
Use your mykcai account to log in. You do not need to enter your whole email. Example for library@kcai.edu
Username: library
Password: ******
Once you’ve logged in, you will be notified of your balance. Once you press okay your balance will remain updated in a green box in the upper-right corner of your screen.
Now, open an internet browser and go to print.kcai.edu. You must have both the desktop app and this website open to print.
Log in again using the same information.
Now, calculate how much you will need to print your documents.
Paper Size | Black & White Printing | Color Printing |
---|---|---|
8.5" x 11" | $0.10 | $0.50 |
11" x 17" | $0.20 | $1.00 |
You can add money to your print account yourself by navigating to the column on the left hand side of the page. At the bottom there is a tab, "Add Credit." You can add credit by choosing a preselected amount from the drop down menu and clicking "Add value." This will navigate you to a transaction page where you can input your credit or debit card information.
TO PRINT
Locate your file. If you are not accessing your file from the web, open your file in Preview and skip to Step 6.
If accessing a file from the web such as through email, Google Drive, or directly from a site the next step is to download your file. The printer will not print directly from the web.
Word documents must be converted to pdfs before printing.
Once you have downloaded your file from the internet (see example below), open finder > downloads. You will find your file here and it will automatically open in Preview.
Once in Preview, go to file > print.
*Make sure the correct printer is selected (library-bw or library-color), that your prints are the correct scale and that your desired paper size is selected. Please note that we are only able to print 8.5" x 11" or 11" x 17" - anything else will stall print jobs!
Authenticate this job by entering log in info into the PaperCut pop-up window.
You’re done! If you are having issues please come see us!