Bulk deploying edge node software to managed users’ devices

Not all users have local admin rights that allow them to install PaperCut’s edge node , print client, and the “PaperCut Printer” on their device.

For those users, to deploy PaperCut Hive to their devices you can use Microsoft Intune , Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) , or any other tool that you use to deploy software or manage your devices.

Many larger organizations use software such as Microsoft Intune, SCCM/Endpoint Manager, or Group Policy to control their end-user devices and deploy software to
them.

We already have separate instructions for some of these deployment tools, so if you use one of the tools listed below, just click the link (or the heading in the left menu) to get started:

Deploying with Microsoft Intune (Windows)

Deploying with Microsoft Intune (macOS)

Deploying with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Deploying with Group Policy (Windows)

Deploying with Jamf (macOS)

Deploying with JumpCloud (Windows)

Deploying with JumpCloud (macOS)

Deploying with Kandji (macOS)

Deploying with ManageEngine Endpoint Central (Windows)

Deploying with Google Admin Console (ChromeOS)

Windows

What if your MDM (mobile device management) tool is not included in this list? What if you’re up for a bit of scripting? We’re so glad you asked!

The Windows client has two parts

First up, let’s talk about the two components that need to be deployed.

The edge node

The edge node is responsible for handling print jobs throughout their life. It takes care of analyzing, replicating, and getting jobs to the printer, alongside a wide range of other tasks.

Installing the edge node requires elevated privileges to create the services and the PaperCut Printer print queue. The services are installed under: C:\Program Files\PaperCut Hive.

The edge node service runs in the machine context and starts at Windows OS startup. You must install the edge node first, before installing the print client.

The print client

The print client is responsible for capturing jobs sent to the PaperCut Printer and submitting them into your Edge Mesh, or specifically one particular edge node.

The print client is installed in the user context and resides in the C:\Users\AppData\local\Programs\PaperCut Hive directory.

Install the edge node

1. Find the installer in the PaperCut Hive admin interface at Edge Mesh > Add edge nodes > Manually deploy edge nodes.
2. Click Download for Windows. Once the file has downloaded, this will need to be hosted on in a cloud storage location which can be accessed by your script or device management tool.
3. Copy the command and either write a custom script or use your device management tool to run the command and install the edge node on users’ devices.

Please note, to ensure all installations are linked back to your PaperCut Hive tenancy, there’s a system key included in the command.

Install the print client - summary steps

The installation command for the print client is part of the Intune add-on. It is unique to your organization. (Detailed steps are after this summary.)

1. Go to Add-ons > Desktop App deployment with Microsoft Intune. The add-on’s side panel is displayed.
2. Click Add > Follow these instructions > View set up process. The detailed setup process is displayed.
3. Scroll down to Step 4. Install the user component, then go to step 7 and copy the install command. This command includes the unique user key for your tenancy.
4. Copy the command and either write a custom script or use your device management tool to run the command and install the edge node on users’ devices.

Detailed steps to find the print client installation command in our Microsoft Intune add-on

1. From the PaperCut Pocket & Hive admin interface, select Add-ons in the left-hand menu.
2. Select the All Add-ons tab.
3. Locate the Desktop App deployment with Microsoft Intune card and select Learn More.
   
   

4. Click Add to enable this add-on for your organization.
   
   

5. Select these instructions to open the instructions ane walk through the steps in your instance of Microsoft Intune.
   
   

6. Click View set up process.
7. Scroll down to Step 4. Install the user component, then go to step 7 and copy the install command. This command includes the unique user key.
   
   

8. Copy the command and either write a custom script or use your device management tool to run the command and install the edge node on users’ devices.

macOS

Head over to bulk deployment instructions for macOS using Jamf .

ChromeOS

For managed ChromeOS devices, you pre-install the Google Chrome Extension on users’ computers ready for them to associate their identity token. The token is associated when the user clicks the Get Started link in their invitation email.

Note that users will not be able to submit print jobs until they have clicked Get Started.

Link for the Google App Store

Our PaperCut Pocket and PaperCut Hive extensions are not publicly listed in the Chrome store, so here are the links for you to copy and paste into the Google Admin console when installing for your users

PaperCut Pocket

App ID - ejbefnkdjpincjafmcpbbbgabheblnlc

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/papercut-pocket-print-bet/ejbefnkdjpincjafmcpbbbgabheblnlc

PaperCut Hive

App ID - pdlopiakikhioinbeibaachakgdgllff

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/papercut-hive-secure-prin/pdlopiakikhioinbeibaachakgdgllff​​​​​​

ChromeOS deployment instructions

Our recommended deployment instructions from the Google Admin Console can be found here ​​​​​​