NYU Law School utilizes the Pharos printing system to offer printing services to its students. This system was implemented to minimize paper waste and enhance the efficiency of printing services within the Law School. Here’s everything you need to know about Printing At Nyu Law.
Color Printing at NYU Law: What You Need to Know
For students requiring color prints, here are the specifics:
- Installation: You must install the designated color print client, available in the “Download and Install” section below.
- Cost: Color printing is priced at $0.75 per page.
- Payment: Color printing is exclusively paid for using NYU Campus Cash. You can conveniently add funds to your Campus Cash account through NYU Home by clicking on the Campus Cash link.
Important Note: The implementation of Campus Cash for color printing was a decision made by the student body in 2017 and remains subject to review and potential changes by the current student body. For any concerns or feedback regarding this policy, please reach out to the Student Bar Association (SBA) at [email protected].
How to Print to NYU School of Law Printers
Printing at NYU Law is a straightforward process once you’re set up. Follow the steps below to get started.
Download and Install the Print Client
Before you can begin printing, you need to install the Law Pharos client on your personal device. This client is essential for connecting to the Law School’s printers.
Choose the appropriate download link based on your laptop’s operating system. These clients will install both black and white and color printer options on your device.
| macOS | Windows (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| macOS Black and White Only (Not Ventura Compatible) | macOS Color Only (Not Ventura Compatible) |
| Windows (64-bit) Black and White Only | Windows (64-bit) Color Only |
Image alt text: Installation window for NYU Law School printer client on Windows, highlighting the steps for setting up printing services.
Step-by-Step Guide to Printing at NYU Law
Once you have installed the Pharos client, printing your documents is a two-step process:
Step 1: Send Your Document to the Pharos Print Queue
- When you are ready to print, open your document and select either “NYU Print Service (Law)” for black and white printing or “NYU Color Print Service (Law)” for color printing from your printer options. Then click “Print”.
- A Pharos pop-up window will appear. Enter your NYU NetID and provide a recognizable name for your print job. This will help you identify your document at the printer.
- Click “Print” in the Pharos pop-up window to send your job to the print queue. Your document is now ready to be released at a printer.
Step 2: Tap & Print at a Printer Location
- Locate any of the available student printers in NYU Law School (see “Printing Locations” below).
- Tap your NYU ID card on the card reader of the printer.
- The printer interface will display your print jobs. Use the corner of your NYU ID card to navigate and select the file(s) you wish to print.
- Again, use the corner of your NYU ID card to press the print button on the screen to release your document.
Important Note: Documents sent to the “NYU Color Print Service (Law)” queue will only be accessible at color printers, primarily located in Vanderbilt Hall, Kushner Lounge. Black and white print jobs can be released at any printer location.
Image alt text: Student using NYU ID card to tap and release print job at a Pharos printer in NYU Law School, illustrating the tap-and-print process.
NYU Law Printing Locations
Student printers are conveniently located across various buildings within the Law School campus, including Vanderbilt Hall, Furman Hall, D’Agostino Hall, and Hayden Hall.
| Vanderbilt Hall | Furman Hall |
|---|---|
| Law Library – Main Reading Room [8 printers] | 1st Floor – Wachtel Cafe [2 printers] |
| Law Library – Main Lab [4 printers] | 1st Floor – Lobby Alcove [3 printers] (Across from coat check) |
| 1st Floor – Kushner Lounge [1 Black & White Printer] COLOR Printing [2 Color Printers] | 2nd Floor – Sexton Lounge [1 printer] |
| 2nd Floor – Golding Cafe [2 printers] | 3rd Floor – Student Forum |
| D’Agostino Hall | Hayden Hall |
|---|---|
| Cyber Cafe [2 printers] | 7th Floor East Lab |
| Room 309 Lab | 7th Floor West Lab |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Printing at NYU Law
To help you navigate the printing system smoothly, here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
1. What should I do if something goes wrong with my print job?
If you encounter an issue or an error during the printing process, the simplest solution is to resubmit your print job to the Pharos queue and release it at a different printer location. For more complex issues or if you require immediate assistance, you can contact the Helpdesk at (212) 998-6111 for technical support.
2. Is double-sided printing available and enabled by default?
Yes, the Pharos print client is configured to set all print jobs to double-sided (duplex) printing by default. This is part of NYU Law’s sustainability efforts to reduce paper consumption. If you need single-sided prints, you can easily override this setting within your printer settings for each print job. The exact steps to disable duplex printing vary depending on your operating system and the application you are printing from. Here are a few common examples:
- Microsoft Word: Go to Print > “Print One Sided” option in the settings.
- Adobe Acrobat: Go to Print > Properties > Finishing > Uncheck “Print on both sides”.
- Apple Preview: Go to Print > Show Details (Down arrow next to Printer) > Uncheck “Two-Sided”.
3. I tapped my NYUCard at a print station, but my print jobs are not listed. What could be the reason?
There are a few potential reasons why your print jobs might not appear when you tap your NYUCard:
- Job Time Limit: Documents remain in the print queue for 24 hours. After this period, they are automatically deleted. You will need to resend the document to the print queue if it has expired.
- NetID Mismatch: Ensure that the NetID you entered when submitting the print job matches the NetID associated with your NYUCard. If these do not match, the system will not recognize your jobs. Resend your document, making sure to use the correct NetID.
- Printer Queue Compatibility: Remember that documents sent to the color print queue will only be visible at color printers, and black and white jobs will only appear at black and white printers. Ensure you are at the correct type of printer for the job you are trying to release.
4. The printer interface shows a balance. Am I being charged for printing?
For black and white printing on Law School printers, you will not be charged. The balance you might see typically reflects your Campus Cash account, which is used for various campus services, including color printing. Color printing at the Law School is charged at the standard NYU rate of $0.75 per page and is deducted from your Campus Cash balance, not the $50 per semester print grant provided to some NYU students in other schools. If you are printing to “NYU Print Service” at non-Law School printers, or printing black and white outside of Law School facilities, you will be charged the standard NYU rate of $0.10 per page for black and white prints.
5. Why is NYU Law using Pharos printing system?
The implementation of Pharos is a direct result of the NYU Law School’s Sustainability Committee initiatives. The committee, composed of both students and administrators, highlighted the significant environmental impact of paper and toner consumption from public printers. Pharos, already successfully utilized across other NYU departments, was adopted to reduce paper and toner waste. This system provides students with convenient and reliable printing options while promoting environmental responsibility by managing and reducing overall printing volume.
By understanding and utilizing the Pharos printing system, NYU Law students can efficiently manage their printing needs while contributing to the Law School’s sustainability goals.
