--- title: "Integrating PaperCut Bridge" slug: "integrating-papercut-bridge" updated: 2026-02-03T18:04:30Z published: 2026-02-03T18:04:30Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.nexudus.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Integrating PaperCut Bridge Use this guide if you're integrating PaperCut for the first time. Checkout [Migrating to PaperCut Bridge](/v3/docs/migrating-to-papercut-bridge) if you're migrating from the extender. Make sure you've completed all the steps in [Preparing your PaperCut Bridge Integration](/v3/docs/preparing-your-papercut-bridge-integration) before you start the integration process. Skipping even one step could cause the integration to fail. We recommend setting aside at least an hour to prepare and set up the integration. [Embedded content](https://www.youtube.com/embed/vKsCW_YmM5E) --- 1. Log in to [dashboard.nexudus.com](https://dashboard.nexudus.com/) if you aren't already. 2. Go to [**Settings > Integrations > PaperCut Bridge**](https://dashboard.nexudus.com/settings/integrations/papercut-bridge). 3. Toggle on **Enable PaperCut Bridge integration**. 4. Click **Download Nexudus Bridge Agent**. *Your file may take a few moments to download.* 1. In your device's **C: drive**, create a folder with the name *Nexudus PaperCut Bridge*. 2. Move the file from your *Downloads* folder to the *Nexudus Bridge* folder. Running multiple bridge agents on the same device? Make sure each agent is in a separate folder. 1. Open **Command Prompt** on your device. You need admin access to your device to complete this step. How do I open Command Prompt? 1. Look for **Command Prompt** using Windows Search. 2. Select **Open**. ![PaperCutBridgeCommandPrompt.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/PaperCutBridgeCommandPrompt.png) 1. Add the file path to the location where you stored the bridge agent. How do I find the file path to the bridge agent? 1. Go to where the agent is stored on your device. 2. Right-click and select **Copy as Path**. 3. Paste the path directly into the command prompt using **Ctrl + V**. ![BridgeDeviceRegisterInput_Example.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/BridgeDeviceRegisterInput_Example.png) 1. Tap **Enter**. *You should get an output similar to the one shown below* ![BridgeDeviceRegisterOutput_Example.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/BridgeDeviceRegisterOutput_Example.png) 1. Copy the device ID after **Register device with ID**. *Close the command prompt window and return to the Nexudus Admin Panel.* 1. Go to [**Settings > Devices**](https://dashboard.nexudus.com/settings/4/7/0). 2. Click **Register device**. 3. Enter your device ID. 4. Click **Register device**. 5. Click on the device you've just registered. 6. Rename your device to **PaperCut Bridge Agent**. 7. Under **Configuration data > host**, enter **http://** followed by your **IP address** followed by **:9191** PaperCut Server Address Format - Use **HTTP** protocol - Leave no spaces or slashes after your address | ✅ **Correct Format** | ❌ **Incorrect Format** | | --- | --- | | ![PaperCutServerAddressCorrectFormat.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/PaperCutServerAddressCorrectFormat.png) | ![PaperCutServerAddressIncorrectFormatHTTPS.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/PaperCutServerAddressIncorrectFormatHTTPS.png) ![PaperCutServerAddressIncorrectFormatSlash.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/PaperCutServerAddressIncorrectFormatSlash.png) | 1. Click the **Save Changes** button. *Open a new command prompt as administrator.* 1. Enter the file path to the location where you stored the bridge agent followed by **--install**. ![BridgeDeviceInstallInput_Example.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/BridgeDeviceInstallInput_Example.png) 1. Tap **Enter**. *You should get an output similar to this:* ![BridgeDeviceInstallOutput_Example.png](https://cdn.document360.io/4f9a66c7-3dbb-4052-97d8-5439302e1512/Images/Documentation/BridgeDeviceInstallOutput_Example.png) *Close the command prompt and open the services console on your device.* How do I open the services console? 1. Use Windows Search to find **Services**. 2. Click **Open.** 1. Scroll down to the **Nexudus Bridge Agent**. 2. Right-click on the agent and select **Start**. *Return to the Nexudus Admin Panel.* 1. Go to [**Settings > Integrations > PaperCut Bridge**](https://dashboard.nexudus.com/settings/integrations/papercut-bridge). 2. Enter your authorization token from PaperCut. Where can I find my PaperCut authorization token? You can find your authorization token in your PaperCut admin panel under **Options > Config Editor > auth.webservices.auth-token**. 1. Enter your Nexudus bridge device ID. This is the same ID you used to register your device in Step 8. You can also find this ID in your device's services console by clicking on **Nexudus Bridge Agent**. 1. Enable the following toggles based on your PaperCut [pricing model](/v3/docs/papercutbridge-pricing-examples). - **Pay-per-print Only** or **Credits & Pay-per-print** Enable **New members should be set as unrestricted users in PaperCut by default** and **New contacts should be set as unrestricted users in PaperCut by default**. - **Credits Only** Make sure all four toggles are **disabled**. - **Free unlimited printing** Enable **New contacts registered can print for free by default** and **New members registered can print for free by default**. 1. Toggle on **Use Pincode as Access Card ID** if you'd like customers to be able to use their PIN code to release PaperCut prints. 2. Under **Printing Credit Type**, add your printing credit if you're using the **Credits Only** or **Credits & Pay-per-print** pricing model. 3. Under **Print Usage Product**, add your product dedicated to printing if you're using the **Pay-per-print Only** or **Credits & Pay-per-print** pricing model. 4. Select the locations where you'd like to enable the integration. 5. Click **Save changes**. --- All set! You've successfully set up the PaperCut bridge integration. If you're using the **Pay-per-print Only**, **Credits & Pay-per-print**, or **Free Unlimited Printing** pricing models, the next step is to [transfer your users to PaperCut](/v3/docs/transferring-users-with-papercut-bridge). If you're using the **Credits Only** pricing model, the next step is to [give your customers printing credits](/v3/docs/managing-printing-credits).