Streamline Mobile Printing with Pharos Print: Your iOS Solution

The Pharos Print app, an integral component of the Pharos MobilePrint solution, empowers you to effortlessly send documents from your iOS device to a secure Pharos print queue. This application is designed for organizations already utilizing Pharos MobilePrint and a Pharos secure print infrastructure.

Key Features of Pharos Print

Pharos Print is packed with features designed to enhance your mobile printing experience:

• Easy Content Submission: Seamlessly upload documents from your iPhone or iPad to your organization’s secure Pharos print queue.
• Print Option Customization: Adjust finishing options directly from your mobile device before sending your print job.
• Document Preview: Ensure accuracy and layout by previewing your documents before they are printed.
• Job Management: Take control of your print queue by deleting jobs directly from the app.
• Comprehensive Job Overview: View a complete list of documents currently in your Pharos secure print queue.
• Fund Visibility and Cost Tracking: Monitor your available print funds and the cost of each job (if enabled by your organization).
• Mobile Print Release: Release print jobs to a printer directly from your device for ultimate convenience (if configured).
• QR Code Printer Selection: Quickly select printers for release by simply scanning a QR code (if configured and supported by your system).

Operating Environment

To ensure optimal performance, Pharos Print has specific operating requirements:

• iOS Compatibility: Supports iOS 14.0 and later versions on iPhone and iPad devices.
• Pharos MobilePrint Compatibility:
  • Compatible with Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ and Pharos Uniprint 9.0+.
  • Compatible with Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ and Pharos Blueprint 5.2+.
• QR Code Print Release: Requires Pharos MobilePrint 2.4 and Uniprint 9.1 SP3 for QR code scanning functionality.

Supported File Types for Pharos MobilePrint

Pharos Print supports a wide array of file formats to accommodate your printing needs. You can upload or open files from various apps using “Open In,” “Sharing,” or the in-app “Upload” button. Supported formats include:

• Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Microsoft Outlook files
• PDF files
• Images (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP)
• Text files (CSV, RTF, TXT)
• OpenOffice documents

How to Use the Pharos Print App

Follow these steps to effectively use the Pharos Print app. Note that some features may be disabled by your organization’s settings.

A. Download and Installation

1. Download the Pharos Print app directly from the iOS App Store onto your iPhone or iPad.
2. Install the application on your device.

B. Connecting to Your Organization’s Pharos MobilePrint Server

1. Open the Pharos Print app on your iOS device.
2. Obtain your organization’s Pharos MobilePrint server URL and Port information from your IT administrator.
3. Enter the “Pharos Server Name” and “Server Port” in the designated fields within the app. Both fields are mandatory.
4. Tap “Connect.”
5. The app will establish a connection to the Pharos server and display the User Authentication screen.

C. User Authentication

1. Enter your standard network credentials (username and password) used for printing within your organization.
2. Tap “Log On” to access the main Pharos Print app interface.

D. Submitting Files for Printing

You can submit files to Pharos Print using two convenient methods:

1. Using the “Upload” Icon within the App:

   • Log into the Pharos Print app.
   • Tap the “Upload” button.
   • Select files from your device’s local storage or connected cloud services.

2. Using iOS “Open In” or “Sharing” Functionality:

   • Locate the document you wish to print in any iOS application that supports “Open In” or “Sharing.”
   • Tap the “Open In” or “Share” option within the source application.
   • Choose the “Open/Share in Pharos Print” icon from the application list.

E. Setting Print Options, Previewing, and Deleting Documents

1. Select a print job from your job list within the Pharos Print app.
2. Access finishing options by tapping the “Print Options” tab at the bottom of the app interface.
   • Available options may include:
     • 1-sided or 2-sided printing
     • Color or Black & White printing
     • Pages per side layout
     • Number of copies
     • Page range selection
3. To preview a document, select it from the job list and tap the “Preview” button.
4. To delete a document from the print queue, select the document and tap the “Delete” button.

F. Printing Documents

This feature is dependent on your organization’s configuration.

1. Select the document(s) you wish to print from your job list.
2. Choose a printer using one of the following methods (if available):
   • Select a printer from the tab at the bottom of the app (if printer selection is enabled).
   • Tap the “QR Code” icon (top right corner) to activate the camera. Scan the QR code located on your desired printer for direct release.

G. Viewing Available Funds

1. Tap the “Payment method” tab located at the bottom of the app to view your available printing funds.
2. If enabled by your organization, you may have the option to “Add Funds” via a link within this tab.

H. Logging Out

1. To securely log out of the Pharos Print app, tap the gear icon (settings) in the upper left corner of the app interface.
2. Select “Log out” from the settings menu.

Conclusion

Pharos Print simplifies the mobile printing process for iOS users within organizations utilizing Pharos secure print solutions. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive feature set ensure a seamless and efficient printing experience directly from your iPhone or iPad. By offering features from simple file submission to advanced print options and secure release, Pharos Print enhances productivity and convenience for mobile professionals.