Print FAQ
- What is PaperCut?
PaperCut is Georgetown’s on-campus print service. - Who is eligible to use the PaperCut print service?
All active Georgetown students, faculty, staff, and affiliates are eligible to use the PaperCut print service. - How do I log in to the PaperCut Web portal?
Click here to go to the PaperCut Web portal. At the prompt, log in with your NetID and password.
(IMPORTANT: Make sure you have your mobile device with you to accept the Duo authentication notification. Be sure to check your device for the Duo notification immediately after you click Log in, as this notification won’t appear on your computer.) - Can I send a document to print from off campus?
Yes, you can send a document to print from off campus, but you must use the email to print option to do so. (Note: You’ll need to be on campus to use the Web portal and the PaperCut Print Mobility client.) - What file types can I currently print?
At this time, you can only print PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image files (bmp, dip, jfif, jif, jpe, jpeg, png, tif, tiff) if you’re using the PaperCut Web portal or email-to-print from any device. However, if you’re printing a document using the PaperCut Mobility Print Client from a Mac or Windows computer, you’ll be able to print additional document file types (from any application that supports a print option). - Can I select whether I print my document double-sided or single-sided?
Yes you can. Double-sided is the default; however, you can change this to single-sided at the printer. - What’s the best print method(s) to use for my device?
For our recommendations on the best print method for your device, see the table below.
If you want to print from this device | We recommend this print method |
Personal Mac or Windows computer | Print Mobility Client, Email |
Personal Chromebook | PaperCut Web portal, Email |
Shared computer (e.g., lab computer, libraries computer/kiosk) | Web portal, Email |
Mobile device | Print Mobility Client, Email |