How to securely release a document using the QR code of an OswegoPrint printer/copier (for employees)

Overview

Some printers/copiers using the OswegoPrint secure release printing system (for employees) have a QR code affixed to them.  Using the "Pharos Secure Release" app on a smartphone/tablet, documents can be released simply by scanning this QR code.

Instructions

If you have already downloaded the "Pharos Secure Release" app and logged into it, go to the section called "Securely Releasing a Document Using a QR Code." Otherwise, proceed with the "One-Time Setup" below.

One-Time Setup

The steps below are one-time steps needed to get the "Pharos Secure Release" app setup on your smartphone/tablet.  If you have your device already configured, you can skip to the section called "Securely Releasing a Document Using a QR Code" below.

  1. Download and install the "Pharos Secure Release" app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to your device.

    A black rectangular box with "Pharos Secure Release" entered in white text with the Pharos icon of a hand holding a stick with a yellow flame.
  2. Launch the "Pharos Secure Release" app on your device.
  3. Sign in using your SUNY Oswego email address, password, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) information.

    A black square with the Pharos logo of a hand on a stick with a yellow flame. Under it is a white colored field asking for email address. Under it is a white button that says "Sign in."
     
  4. Enter "SUNY Oswego" into the window that asks to select your organization.

    White colored box that says in black letters "Sign in - Select Organization" then a text field shows "SUNY Oswego" selected.
     

You have now successfully entered the one-time setup information. You can proceed with the following section to securely release your documents.

 

Securely Releasing a Document Using a QR Code

  1. With your device, walk to the copier/printer that you want to release your print job(s) to.
  2. Open the "Pharos Secure Release" app on your device and choose "Print All" to release all your documents to the copier/printer. The app will then turn on the camera of your device to allow you to scan the QR code on the copier/printer.

    Black colored square with the Pharos logo of a hand holding a stick with a yellow flame. There are two options. A yellow colored box has a white button in it that says "Print All." Under it is a white button that says "Review Print Jobs."
    1. Note: If you want to review the documents first, select the "Review Print Jobs" option instead. Then select the document you want to release to the copier/printer.
  3. Point your device to the QR code so the app can scan it. Your document(s) will now print.

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