Effortless Printing at UT Austin: Your Guide to Easy Document Output

Navigating campus life at The University of Texas at Austin involves efficiently managing your academic and personal tasks. Whether you need to print out your research paper, class notes, or any other documents, UT Austin provides several convenient printing options to suit your needs. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to utilize the printing services available across campus libraries.

Printing from Library Public Workstations

For quick prints while you’re on campus, library public workstations offer a straightforward 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 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 printing (available at the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) and the Fine Arts Library).
3. Name Your Job: 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 release station.
4. Visit a Print Release Station: Head to any library print release station within the UT Austin Libraries system.
5. Login at the Station: Swipe your UT EID card through the card reader attached to the station. Alternatively, you can log in manually using your UT EID and password.
6. Release Your Print Job: A print queue will display your named job. Select your job and click the Print button to finalize and collect your documents.

Printing from Your Own Device

For added convenience, UT Libraries allows you to print directly from your personal devices through various methods:

Web Printing with MyPrintCenter

MyPrintCenter offers a web-based portal for uploading and managing your print jobs from anywhere.

Steps for Web Printing:

1. Access MyPrintCenter: Go to https://print.lib.utexas.edu/ and log in using your UT EID and password.
2. Upload Your Document: Click the Upload button to select the file you wish to print from your device. MyPrintCenter supports files up to 50MB.
3. Go to a Print Release Station: Once uploaded, proceed to any library print release station on campus.
4. Login and Print: Swipe your UT EID or log in with your credentials at the release station.
5. Select and Print Job: Find your job in the queue and click Print.

Customizable Print Options: MyPrintCenter provides options to adjust your print settings before releasing your job, including:

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

Supported File Formats: MyPrintCenter supports a wide array of file types, including Microsoft Office documents, image files, text files, PDF documents, and limited HTML.

Printing via Email

You can also send print jobs via email directly to the UT Library printers. Your default UT EID associated email is already set up for this service.

Steps for Email Printing:

1. Create an Email: Open your email application and compose a new email. Attach the document(s) you want to print. You can print both the email body and attachments. Be mindful of the 50MB attachment limit per file, 10 attachments per email, and a limit of 100 emails per day.
2. Send to Mobile Print Address: Send your email to [email protected].
3. Confirmation Email: After sending, you will receive a confirmation email when your job is ready for release. First-time users might need to register their email address (see below).
4. Visit a Print Release Station: Go to any library print release station.
5. Login and Print: Swipe your UT EID or log in and release your print job as described previously.

Registering Your Email Address (First-Time Users):

1. Registration Email: If your email is not recognized, you’ll receive a reply email with a registration link.
2. Register via Link: Click the provided link, “Click to register your email address,” which will redirect you to MyPrintCenter.
3. Log in to MyPrintCenter: Log in with your UT EID and password. A confirmation dialog box will appear, indicating successful email registration.
4. Click OK: Click OK to complete the process.

Pharos Printing App (iOS and Android)

The Pharos Print app enables mobile printing directly from your iOS or Android devices.

Steps for Pharos App Printing:

1. Download the App: Install the Pharos Print app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Connect to UT Server: Configure the app to connect to the library’s Pharos MobilePrint server with the following details:
   • Server Name: print.lib.utexas.edu
   • Server Port: 443
3. User Authentication: Enter your UT EID and password on the User Authentication screen within the app.
4. Upload and Manage Jobs: You can now upload documents via the “Open In” feature on iOS or the upload button on Android. Manage your submitted jobs within the app.
5. Print via QR Code: Select your document, tap the top right icon on the yellow bar to activate the camera, and scan the QR code located on any library printer to send your job to that specific printer.

Supported File Formats: The Pharos Print app supports various formats including Microsoft Office documents, PDF files, images, text files, and OpenOffice documents.

By offering these diverse printing solutions, UT Austin ensures that students, faculty, and visitors can easily print their documents whenever and wherever needed on campus. Take advantage of these convenient services to streamline your workflow and make the most of your time at UT Austin.