Top up credit
Staff at the University Library cannot take credit top-ups for you.
TUBAF members
Electronic top-up
Log in to the PaperCut portal and select the "Add credit" function. Select the desired amount. The following options are available for online top-ups:
- PayPal account: follow the instructions of "Log in to PayPal"
- Credit card/Debit card (no PayPal account required): select "Pay with credit or
debit card", then select the tab "Credit card"
The login is done with Shibboleth and the central access data of TUBAF.
The PaperCut portal for TUBAF members is accessible within the university and via VPN.
PaperCut portal for TUBAF members
Cash top-up
It is not possible to top up credit directly with cash. However, you can purchase a PaperCut card with cash (5 EUR or 10 EUR) at the lending and information desk and use this voucher code to top up credit.
Transferring credit
It is possible to send credit to another user via the PaperCut portal. If the recipient is a TUBAF member, the user name (e.g. "ab12cdef") must be used in the Transfer to user field. For guests of the University Library, the card serial number must be used.
Guests of the University Library
Electronic top-up
Log in to the PaperCut portal and select the "Add credit" function. Select the desired amount. The following options are available for online top-ups:
- PayPal account: follow the instructions from "Log in to PayPal"
- credit card/debit card (no PayPal account required): select "Pay by credit or
debit card", then select the "Credit card" tab
For login, please use the library number as the username. The password is the card serial number by default. Both details can be found on the back of your library card. If this is no longer visible on the back of the card, it can be requested at the circulation and information desk.
The PaperCut portal for guests is only accessible within the University Library.
Cash top-up
It is not possible to top up credit directly with cash. However, you can purchase a PaperCut card with cash (5 EUR or 10 EUR) at the lending and information desk and use this voucher code to top up credit.
Transferring credit
It is possible to send credit to another user via the PaperCut portal. If the recipient is a TUBAF member, the user name (e.g. "ab12cdef") must be used in the Transfer to user field. For guests of the University Library, the card serial number must be used.
Scanning instructions
Scan to USB stick / storage medium
- Log in to the printer by placing your student or employee ID card or guest card on the card reader. The PaperCut app on the printer will open automatically.
- Connect the storage device on the left-hand side of the display
- Button Device functions, then button Print/Scan (storage device)
- Follow the instructions on the display
- Please use Logout when you leave the device!
Scan by e-mail
- Log in to the printer by placing your student or employee ID card or guest card on the card reader. The PaperCut app on the printer will open automatically.
- Button Scan
- Follow the instructions on the display
- Please use Logout when you leave the device!
Further information
Contact
for questions & problems concerning the multifunctional devices
