How To: Use Papercut's WebPrint

Summary

Learn how to use PaperCut WebPrint to upload and print documents from anywhere with internet access. This guide covers accessing the web portal, supported file formats (Microsoft Office, PDF, and image files), the complete upload process, including printer queue selection, and releasing print jobs at campus multifunction printers using your IC credentials or ID card.

Body

PaperCut WebPrint allows you to upload and print documents from anywhere with internet access. Simply upload files through the web portal, then release your print jobs at any campus multifunction printer (MFP) using your IC credentials.

Audience

This article is intended for students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, affiliates, visitors, and public users who need to print documents on campus.

Platform

PaperCut WebPrint - Web Browser

Contents

Accessing PaperCut WebPrint

PaperCut WebPrint is accessible from any device with internet access, making it perfect for remote work, mobile devices, or personal computers.

  1. Navigate to https://webprint.ithaca.edu/ in your web browser.
  2. Enter your IC username (without @ithaca.edu) in the login field.
  3. Click Login to access the WebPrint portal.

You will be automatically authenticated using Ithaca College's Single Sign-On (SSO) system.

Supported File Formats

WebPrint supports a wide range of common file formats. Only the following file types are accepted:

Microsoft Office Files

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Other Document Types

  • PDF
  • Picture Files: bmp, dib, gif, jfif, jif, jpe, jpeg, jpg, png, tif, tiff

Uploading Documents

Once logged into WebPrint, you can upload documents for printing using the following steps:

  1. Select Upload Jobs from the main dashboard.

     
  1. Click Submit a Job.

     
  1. Select the printer queue to use (Black and White vs Color), then Select Print Options and Account Selection

     
  1. Choose the number of copies needed (1-25 copies maximum). Click Upload Documents to advance to the file upload page.

     
  2. Click Upload from Computer or drag and drop the document to print to the window. 
    Click Upload & Complete at the bottom of the page, and it will be added to the print release queue for the Toshiba MFPs.

Releasing Print Jobs on Campus

After uploading your documents, you need to physically release them at a campus printer using your IC credentials.

Quick Release with IC ID Card

If you have registered your IC ID card with PaperCut, you can quickly access your print jobs:

  1. Locate any multifunction printer (MFP) on campus.
  2. Tap your IC ID card on the RFID reader icon to log in automatically.
  3. Select the print jobs you want to release.
  4. Click Print to start printing your documents.

To set up IC ID card access, see our guide on Registering Your IC ID Card with PaperCut.

For MFP locations across campus, see our Multifunction Printer Locations guide.

Common Issues and Solutions

File Upload Problems

Issue: "File type not supported" error
Solution: Verify your file is in one of the supported formats listed above. Convert unsupported files to PDF or a Microsoft Office format.

Issue: Upload fails or times out
Solution: Check your internet connection and try uploading smaller files or fewer files at once.

Login Issues

Issue: Cannot log in to WebPrint
Solution: Ensure you're using only your IC username (without @ithaca.edu). If problems persist, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser.

Print Release Problems

Issue: Print jobs not appearing at the MFP
Solution: Verify you're using the correct IC credentials. Print jobs may take a few minutes to appear in the system after upload.

Issue: Cannot find print jobs
Solution: Check that your jobs haven't expired (72-hour limit) and that you're logged in with the same account used to upload.

Related Resources

Additional Help

For assistance with Papercut WebPrint, please reach out to the Ithaca College Service Desk.
Location:   104 Job Hall
Live Chat: Remote Support Portal
Email: servicedesk@ithaca.edu
Current Hours: Contact Us | Ithaca College

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Article ID: 1842
Created
Wed 6/25/25 2:00 PM
Modified
Wed 6/25/25 2:41 PM