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Submitting a Print Job via Pharos Mobile App

Last modified 10/25/2022

Users may submit uPrint Print jobs via their iOS or Android device.

Download the Pharos Print App

  1. Use your device’s App Store and search for “Pharos Print” application (available in the iOS and Google Play stores).
  2. Open the Pharos Print application and fill in the following information:
  3. Tap Connect.

Using the Pharos Print App

  1. Log in with your ULID and password in the prompt and then tap Log On.
    1a. Your ULID is the first part of your email (combination of your first and last name).
  2. The Mobile print queue will open. Tap Upload to select a file on your mobile device to print (Figure 1).

    Figure 1:
    Uploading the file
  3. Select the file you want to print, and the job will upload and refresh once the Mobile Print has received the file (Figure 2).

    Figure 2:
    Selecting the File
  4. Select the file to modify settings (such as copies, duplexing and color) (Figure 3).

    Figure 3:
    Job list image  

Important!

If using the Pharos Print app in iOS, you will need to take a few extra steps: 


Extra Steps when using the Pharos Print app in iOS (iPhones)

  1. After logging into the Pharos Application, you won’t see an option to upload. You must first navigate to your Files or Picture Gallery.
  2. Choose the File or Photo you are wanting to upload.
  3. Click the More button and turn on the option to 'Share with Pharos Print' (Figures 4 & 5).

    Figure 4:
    Mac selecting an image

    Figure 5:
    Mac share with Pharos button
  4. Confirm that you want to 'Share IMG.FileExtension with Pharos Print' by clicking Print.
  5. Navigate back to the Pharos Application where you will see your file or image.

Getting Help

For Technical Assistance, contact the Technology Support Center by phone at (309) 438-4357 or by email at SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu

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