Student Printing On Campus
There are various printers available on campus that students can print from their own wireless enabled computer. The program that allows students to print off on-campus printers is called Pharos.
Click below for instructions on how to connect to Pharos with a PC or Mac.
(Note: To print, users need to be connected to the Wireless Network on campus. For those instructions Click Here)
Connecting to Pharos using a Windows PC
Connecting to Pharos using a Mac/Apple Computer
Printer Quotas:
Students are allotted 500 double-sided sheets of black-and-white paper each semester. Printer quotas start in August for Fall semester, January for Spring semester, and May for Summer Classes.
Other types of printing cost the following:
- $.03 for a single-sided black-and-white page (beyond your allotted quota)
- $.05 for a double-sided black-and-white page (beyond your allotted quota)
- $.49 for an 8.5x11 color page page
- $.99 for an 11x17 color page
- $.99 a square foot for plotting
To add funds to a CampusCard to print color to the plotter, or for additional black-and-white pages, please go to the CampusCard Webpage.
Printer is Out of Paper/Toner:
If a printer is out of paper or toner contact the appropriate person or department below.
Location | Who to Contact |
---|---|
Library Printers | Technology Help Desk - 215-951-4648 |
Search Computer Labs 301, 305, 307, and the iTECH lab | Technology Help Desk - 215-951-4648 |
Tuttleman 213 | Technology Help Desk - 215-951-4648 |
All other Printers and Plotters | The Departmental Assistant in the Building |
Printer Troubleshooting:
Before contacting the Technology Help Desk regarding printer issues, users should restart the printer and try to print again. This is done by switching the printer off, waiting 20 seconds, and then turning it back on again.
Users should also make sure that the printer's network cable is securely plugged into the printer and the wall.
If this does not work, please contact the Technology Help Desk
Printer Locations:
(Note: Not all Labs are open to every student on campus)
Support
For further assistance, please contact the Technology Help Desk at 215-951-4648 or by Email at HelpDesk@PhilaU.edu