UT Austin Print: Your Comprehensive Guide to Library Printing Services

Printing at the University of Texas at Austin Libraries is a straightforward process, whether you’re using a public workstation or your own device. This guide will walk you through the various options available to ensure you can easily print your documents on campus.

Printing from Library Public Workstations

For quick and convenient printing while you’re at the library, public workstations offer a simple solution. Here’s how to print from these computers:

1. Initiate Print: From the application containing your document, select File and then Print.
2. Choose a Printer Queue: You will see three printer queue options. Select the one that matches your printing needs:
   • UT Lib BW Printer: For black and white prints.
   • UT Lib Color Printer: For color prints.
   • UT Lib Ledger Printer: For larger format prints (available only at the PCL and Fine Arts Library).
3. Enter Job Name: A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to enter a name for your print job. Choose a name that will help you easily identify your document at the release station.
4. Go to a Print Release Station: Proceed to any print release station located within the library.
5. Login at the Release Station: Swipe your UT EID card through the card reader attached to the station. Alternatively, you can log in using your UT EID and password directly on the release station interface.
6. Print Your Job: A list of your print jobs will appear in the queue you selected earlier. Find your job by the name you entered, select it, and click the Print button to release your document.

Printing from Your Own Device

UT Libraries provides flexible options for printing from your personal laptop, phone, or tablet. You can utilize web printing, email printing, or the dedicated Pharos printing app.

Web Printing with MyPrintCenter

MyPrintCenter allows you to upload and manage your print jobs through a web browser.

Steps for Web Printing:

1. Access MyPrintCenter: Open your web browser and go to https://print.lib.utexas.edu/.
2. Log In: Use your UT EID and password to log in to the MyPrintCenter portal.
3. Upload Your Document: Click the Upload button to select the file you wish to print from your device. MyPrintCenter supports files up to 50MB.
4. Visit a Print Release Station: Once your document is uploaded, go to any library print release station.
5. Login and Print: Swipe your UT ID or log in with your UT EID and password at the release station.
6. Select and Release: Find your uploaded job in the print queue and click the Print button.

Customizing Print Options in MyPrintCenter:

MyPrintCenter offers several options to customize your print job before releasing it:

• Color Options: Switch between Black & White and Color printing.
• Page Layout: Choose Single-sided or Double-sided printing.
• Pages per Side: Print 1 page or 2 pages per side.
• Number of Copies: Specify the number of copies you need.
• Page Range: Select a specific range of pages to print.

MyPrintCenter is compatible with the following web browsers (and higher versions): IE 10.0, Mozilla Firefox 27, Google Chrome 29, and Apple Safari 6.0.

Supported File Formats for Web Printing:

• Microsoft Office documents: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (.doc, .dot, .docx, .rtf, .eml, .xls, .xlt, .xlsx, .csv, .ppt, .pptx, .pptm)
• Image files: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP (.jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp)
• Text files: TXT (.txt)
• PDF documents: PDF (.pdf)
• Limited HTML: HTML content within the email body is supported, but external HTML links or attachments are not supported for security reasons.

Printing via Email

You can also send print jobs to UT Library printers directly via email. This service is configured to work with your default UT EID associated email address. To use a different email, you’ll need to register it with the Mobile Print system.

Steps for Email Printing:

1. Create a New Email: Open your email application and compose a new email. Attach the file you want to print. Both the email body and attachments can be printed. Keep in mind that attachments are limited to 50 MB each, with a maximum of 10 attachments per email, and a limit of 100 emails per user per day.
2. Send to Mobile Print Address: Send your email to [email protected].
3. Confirmation Email: Once your job is ready, you will receive a confirmation email. If your email address is not registered, you will receive an email with a registration link.
4. Go to a Print Release Station: Proceed to any library print release station.
5. Login and Print: Swipe your UT EID or log in with your UT EID and password.
6. Select and Release: Choose your job from the print queue and click the Print button.

Registering Your Email Address (First-Time Users):

For security, you need to register your email address with your UT EID to use email printing.

1. Registration Email: If you send a print job via email from an unregistered address, you will receive an automatic reply with a registration link.
2. Register via MyPrintCenter: Click the registration link in the email. You will be redirected to MyPrintCenter.
3. Log In and Confirm: Log in to MyPrintCenter using your UT EID and password. A confirmation message will appear, indicating your email address has been successfully linked to your account. Click OK.

Pharos Printing App (iOS and Android)

The Pharos Print app offers a mobile-friendly way to print from your iOS or Android devices. It allows you to securely submit print jobs and release them at any printer by scanning a QR code.

Steps for Using the Pharos Printing App:

1. Download the App: Get the Pharos Print app from the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android).
2. Connect to UT Library Server: Configure the app to connect to the UT Library Pharos MobilePrint server using the following details:
   • Server Name: print.lib.utexas.edu
   • Server Port: 443
3. User Authentication: Enter your UT EID and password when prompted on the User Authentication screen within the app.
4. Submit Print Jobs: You can now manage and submit print jobs through the app. On iOS, use the “Open In” feature to print from other apps. On Android, use the Upload button within the Pharos Print app.
5. Print via QR Code: Once you’ve selected your document, tap the top right icon (yellow bar) to activate the camera. Scan the QR code located on any library printer to send your document to that specific printer.

Supported File Formats for Pharos Printing App:

• Microsoft Office documents: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (.doc, .dot, .docx, .rtf, .eml, .xls, .xlt, .xlsx, .csv, .ppt, .pptx, .pptm)
• PDF files (.pdf)
• Images: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP (.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp)
• Text files: CSV, RTF, TXT (.csv, .rtf, .txt)
• OpenOffice documents

Conclusion

UT Austin Libraries offer a range of convenient printing solutions to meet your needs. Whether you prefer using library workstations, web uploads, email, or a mobile app, printing your documents is readily accessible. Choose the method that best suits your location and device to easily utilize UT Austin print services.