Install the User Client with Microsoft Intune

Used by both PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF, administrators can deploy their user client by leveraging Microsoft’s Intune Endpoint Device Manager.

Step 1. Create your .intunewin file

1. Create a working area by creating three folders:

   • Intune

   • Source

   • Output

2. Go to Microsoft’s Github page and download the zip for their Prep Tool Microsoft/Microsoft-Win32-Content-Prep-Tool. This tool wraps Win32 App so it can be uploaded to Intune (GitHub: Where the world builds software).

3. Unzip it and place the executable into the Intune folder you created.

4. Copy the contents of your PaperCut Application ServerAn Application Server is the primary server program responsible for providing the PaperCut user interface, storing data, and providing services to users. PaperCut uses the Application Server to manage user and account information, manage printers, calculate print costs, provide a web browser interface to administrators and end users, and much more.’s Win folder to the Source folder you created.

   • [Default PaperCut MF Path] - C:\Program Files\PaperCut MF\client\win

   • [Default PaperCut NG Path] - C:\Program Files\PaperCut NG\client\win

5. Open PowerShell.exe, change the directory to the root of the working path, and run this command:

   .\Intune\IntuneWinAppUtil.exe -c .\Source -s “.\pc-client-admin-deploy.msi” -o .\Output\ -q

6. Once the tool finishes, take your new pc-client-admin-deploy.intunewin file from your Output folder and proceed to Step 2. Install user component.

Step 2. Install user component

1. Sign in to Intune’s Endpoint Management Portal as a Global Administrator or an Intune Service administrator.

2. In Intune, select Apps > All apps > Add.

3. In the Other Apps section of the Select App Type pane, select Windows App (Win32).

4. Click Select. The Add app steps are displayed.

5. In app package file, upload the “pc-client-admin-deploy.intunewin” package.

6. Fill in the details under App Information:

   • Name: PaperCut User ClientThe User Client tool is an add-on that resides on a user's desktop. It allows users to view their current account balance via a popup window, provides users with the opportunity to confirm what they are about to print, allows users to select shared accounts via a popup, if administrators have granted access to this feature, and displays system messages, such as the "low credit" warning message or print policy popups.

   • Description: PaperCut User Client

   • Publisher: PaperCut Software

7. Click Next.

8. Under Operating System architecture select 32-bit & 64-bit.

9. Under Minimum Operating System select Windows 10 1607.

10. Click Next.

11. In the Rules format pane, select Manually configure detection rules.

12. Click Add and select File as the rule type.

13. Fill in the fields with the following:

    • Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\PaperCut MF Client

    OR

    • Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\PaperCut NG Client

    • File or folder: pc-client.exe

14. In the Detection method pane, select File or folder exists.

15. Skip the Dependencies page.

16. Select group/users that you want to deploy the application to.

17. Click Next to display the Review + create page.

18. Review the values and settings you’ve entered for the app.

19. When complete, select Create to add the app to Intune.

Step 3. Sip ☕