Windows Direct Print v1.0

The Print Scout component of Pharos Cloud has been updated to support Direct Print. The Print Scout installs the Pharos Secure Release desktop app app, which is a desktop application used to manage direct printers (e.g. add or remove direct printers).

Windows Direct Print User Experience

  1. IT admins install Print Scout on user workstations. The Print Scout installs the Pharos Secure Release desktop app.
  2. The user launches the Pharos Secure Release desktop app . First time users will be asked to log in with their company username and password.
  3. Using the Pharos Secure Release desktop app app, the user adds one or more printers to use with Direct Print.
  4. The user sends a print job to any of the direct printers added.
  5. The user collects the documents from the printer.

Adding a Printer Using the Pharos Secure Release desktop app

1. Launch the app by clicking the Pharos Secure Release desktop app icon from the notification area(Windows) or menu bar(macOS).

2. If it's your first time using the app, you will be asked to enter your company credentials. Click Login to continue. When successfully authenticated, you will see the Authenticated successfully message on your browser.

3. In the Pharos Secure Release desktop app, click the side menu and then select Direct Print.

4. Select Add Printer.

5. Search for the printer by typing any of the following printer information Direct Printer Name, IP address, or hostname.

6. Click the Add button to add the selected printer. You will see the message Printer has been saved successfully.

7. Begin Printing.

Direct Printing to Windows

  1. Open the document you want to print.
  2. Print the document (File > Print) and select the direct printer you have added.
  3. Collect your document.