Setting Up Desktop Application for Printing at University Computer

Introduction

Setting up desktop application for printing on a University-issued computer (e.g. workstation or lab computer.) 

Instructions

Step 1: Launch the Pharos Print App

After the Pharos Print app is installed or opened, you may receive a “Welcome to Pharos Print” pop-up with a login prompt on your computer screen, like the one pictured below. 

• If you receive the login prompt, proceed to Step 2.
• If you do not receive the prompt, manually open the Pharos Print app:
  • Windows devices:
    Look for the small printer icon in the Start Menu or the System Tray (lower right-hand corner near the clock; pictured below).
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  • Mac devices:
    Look for the small printer icon in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.
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  • Once the app opens:
    • If the login prompt appears, proceed to Step 2.
    • If no prompt appears, you may have been automatically logged in. Skip ahead to Step 4.

Step 2: Log In

• Click “Login to continue.”
• You’ll be redirected to the Minnesota State login page.
• Click “Accept” to grant permissions.
• Once you see “Authenticated successfully,” you can close the browser tab.

Step 3: Retrieve Your Passcode

• Return to the Pharos Print app.
• A six-digit passcode should appear on the screen.
• This passcode will also be emailed to you for future reference, if needed. Treat this passcode like a password. 
• Click “Continue.” The window will close automatically.

Step 4: Initial Setup Complete

• Open the Pharos Print app and confirm you’re signed in:
  • Click the hamburger menu and verify your login (YourStarID@go.minnstate.edu or YourStarID@minnstate.edu) appears.
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• If, after following the above steps, you are not signed in; submit a request for help.
• If you’re signed in, your initial setup is complete. You can now send print jobs to the HuskyPrint Secure print queue, for secure release at a networked printer.