You may have recently seen a system notification regarding our printing software, PaperCut (PCClient). The message likely reads:
We want to provide some clarity on what this means for you and the timeline for these changes.
What is happening?
For the past several years, Apple has been transitioning its computers from Intel processors to their own Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips, you likely have a laptop with an M4 chip right now). To keep older software running during this move, Apple created a "translator" called Rosetta 2.
Currently, the PaperCut PCClient used in our district is an "Intel-based" app that relies on Rosetta to function on newer Macs. Apple has announced that they will begin phasing out this translation support in the near future.
The Timeline: Is my printing at risk?
Based on the latest technical guidance from PaperCut, here is the roadmap:
PaperCut is currently developing "Universal" versions of all their software. These new versions will run natively on Apple Silicon without the need for Rosetta.
The Tech Department expects to begin rolling out these Apple Silicon-ready updates in late 2026 or early 2027, well ahead of Apple’s final deadline.
What do you need to do?
Currently, no action is required from you.
For the past several years, Apple has been transitioning its computers from Intel processors to their own Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips, you likely have a laptop with an M4 chip right now). To keep older software running during this move, Apple created a "translator" called Rosetta 2.
Currently, the PaperCut PCClient used in our district is an "Intel-based" app that relies on Rosetta to function on newer Macs. Apple has announced that they will begin phasing out this translation support in the near future.
The Timeline: Is my printing at risk?
Based on the latest technical guidance from PaperCut, here is the roadmap:
- Current Status (macOS 26 "Tahoe"): Rosetta is fully supported. Your printing will continue to work normally, though you may see the warning notification mentioned above.
- Late 2026 (macOS 27): Rosetta will still be supported, but this version of macOS will likely no longer run on older Intel-based Mac computers.
- Late 2027 (macOS 28): Apple plans to officially end support for Rosetta. At this point, Intel-based apps like the current PCClient will stop opening on Apple Silicon Macs.
PaperCut is currently developing "Universal" versions of all their software. These new versions will run natively on Apple Silicon without the need for Rosetta.
The Tech Department expects to begin rolling out these Apple Silicon-ready updates in late 2026 or early 2027, well ahead of Apple’s final deadline.
What do you need to do?
Currently, no action is required from you.
Don't panic: The notification above is a "proactive warning" from Apple. Your printing software is not broken and will continue to function for the remainder of this school year and the next.
Stay Updated: When the native Apple Silicon version of PaperCut is ready for our district, it will be pushed out automatically via our central management system or made available in your "Self Service" portal.
We are monitoring this transition closely to ensure that our printing services remain uninterrupted. If you have any specific questions regarding your device's compatibility, please reach out to the Tech Department.
Stay Updated: When the native Apple Silicon version of PaperCut is ready for our district, it will be pushed out automatically via our central management system or made available in your "Self Service" portal.
We are monitoring this transition closely to ensure that our printing services remain uninterrupted. If you have any specific questions regarding your device's compatibility, please reach out to the Tech Department.
Created with assistance from Google Gemini
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