Need to print documents on campus? The Ut Print Center, managed by the University of Texas Libraries, offers convenient and accessible printing solutions for students, faculty, and staff. Whether you’re working from a library workstation or your own device, UT Print Center provides various options to meet your printing needs. This guide will walk you through the different methods available, ensuring a smooth and efficient printing experience.
Printing from Library Public Workstations
For quick and easy printing while working in the library, you can utilize the public workstations available. Here’s how to print from these computers:
- Initiate Print: From the application containing the document you wish to print (e.g., Word, PDF viewer, browser), select File and then Print.
- Choose Print Queue: In the printer selection menu, you will see three print queue options. Choose the one that matches your printing needs:
- UT Lib BW Printer: For standard black and white printing.
- UT Lib Color Printer: For color prints.
- UT Lib Ledger Printer: For larger format printing (11×17 inches), available at the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) and the Fine Arts Library.
- Enter Job Name: A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to enter a name for your print job. This will help you identify your document at the print release station. Enter a descriptive name and click “OK” or “Print.”
- Go to Print Release Station: Head to any print release station within the library. These stations are typically located near the public workstations and printers.
- Login at Release Station: Swipe your UT EID card through the attached card reader. Alternatively, you can log in manually using your UT EID and password on the station’s interface.
- Release Your Print Job: Once logged in, a list of your print jobs will appear in the queue you selected earlier. Select your job by its name and click the Print button to release it to the printer.
Printing from Your Own Device
UT Print Center offers flexible options for printing from your personal laptop, phone, or tablet. You can choose from web printing, email printing, or using the Pharos Print app.
Web Printing with MyPrintCenter
MyPrintCenter is a web-based portal that allows you to upload and manage your print jobs from anywhere.
Steps for Web Printing:
- Access MyPrintCenter: Open your web browser and navigate to the MyPrintCenter website: https://print.lib.utexas.edu/.
- Log In: Log in to MyPrintCenter using your UT EID and password.
- Upload Document: Click the Upload button to select the document you want to print from your device. MyPrintCenter supports files up to 50MB.
- Select Print Options (Optional): After uploading, you will see options to adjust your print settings before releasing the job. You can change:
- Color Mode: Switch between Black & White and Color.
- Duplex Printing: Choose between Single-sided and 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 specific pages to print.
- Release Print Job: Once uploaded and options are set, go to any library print release station, swipe your UT ID or log in with your UT EID and password, select your job from the print queue, and click Print.
MyPrintCenter is compatible with the following web browsers (and higher versions): Internet Explorer 10.0, Mozilla Firefox 27, Google Chrome 29, and Apple Safari 6.0.
Supported File Formats for MyPrintCenter:
- Microsoft Office documents: Word (.doc, .docx, .dot, .rtf, .eml), Excel (.xls, .xlsx, .xlt, .csv), PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx, .pptm)
- Image files: (.jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp)
- Text file: (.txt)
- PDF documents: (.pdf)
- Limited HTML: HTML content within email bodies is supported, but external HTML links or attachments are not supported for security reasons.
Printing via Email
The UT Print Center system allows you to send print jobs directly via email. This method is convenient for quickly printing documents from your email account.
Sending a Print Job via Email:
- Create Email: Open your email client and compose a new email.
- Attach File(s): Attach the document(s) you wish to print to the email. You can print both the email body and attachments. Note that each attachment is limited to 50MB, and a single email can have a maximum of 10 attachments. Users are limited to 100 emails per day for print jobs.
- Send to Mobile Print Address: Send your email to [email protected].
- Confirmation Email: After sending, you will receive an email confirmation once your print job is ready for release. If you are a first-time user and your email address is not registered, you will receive an email with a registration link.
- Release Print Job: Go to any library print release station, swipe your UT EID or log in, select your job from the print queue, and click Print.
Registering Your Email Address (First-Time Users):
For security, first-time email printing users need to register their email address with their UT EID.
- Registration Email: If your email is not registered, you will receive a reply email after sending your first print job to Mobile Print.
- Click Registration Link: Click the “Click to register your email address” link in the email. This will redirect you to MyPrintCenter.
- Log in to MyPrintCenter: Log in to MyPrintCenter with your UT EID and password. A confirmation message will appear, indicating that your email address has been successfully registered.
- Click OK: Click OK to complete the registration. You can register multiple email addresses if needed.
Pharos Printing App (iOS and Android)
For mobile printing directly from your smartphone or tablet, the UT Print Center supports the Pharos Print app. This app offers a seamless way to submit and release print jobs using QR codes.
Using the Pharos Print App:
- Download Pharos Print App: Download the Pharos Print app from the App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices).
- Connect to Server: Open the Pharos Print app and configure the server settings to connect to the UT Libraries print server:
- Server Name: print.lib.utexas.edu
- Server Port: 443
- User Authentication: The app will prompt you to enter your UT EID and password for authentication.
- Submit Print Jobs: You can submit print jobs in two ways:
- iOS: Use the “Open In” feature within iOS to open documents in the Pharos Print app.
- Android: Use the Upload button in the app to select documents from your device.
- Print via QR Code: Once your document is ready, tap the top right icon (typically a camera icon) in the app to activate the QR code scanner. Hold your device’s camera in front of the QR code located on any UT Print Center printer. The app will automatically send your document to the selected printer.
- Release (If Necessary): In some cases, depending on printer setup, you might still need to release your job at the print release station using your UT EID after sending it via the app. Follow on-screen prompts if required.
Supported File Formats for Pharos Print App:
- Microsoft Office documents: Word (.doc, .docx, .dot, .rtf, .eml), Excel (.xls, .xlsx, .xlt, .csv), PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx, .pptm)
- PDF files: (.pdf)
- Images: (.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp)
- Text files: (.csv, .rtf, .txt)
- OpenOffice documents
Conclusion
The UT Print Center provides a comprehensive suite of printing services to support the University of Texas community. From traditional printing at library workstations to the flexibility of web, email, and mobile app printing, you have multiple options to choose from. By utilizing these resources effectively, you can easily manage your printing needs on campus. Whether you are printing research papers, assignments, or personal documents, the UT Print Center is designed to offer a reliable and user-friendly printing experience.
