Using your Pharos Passcode, Geneseo ID card, or Geneseo Key Fob to Release Print Jobs

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2024 by Samuel Bean
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In addition to Geneseo ID card release and Mobile Release, you can also release your Pharos print jobs by using an assigned passcode. This passcode is automatically generated and tied to your individual Geneseo account. Each passcode is unique to the individual and can be reset at any time through your Pharos Secure Release App on your workstation. 

 

What is my passcode?

Your passcode is a unique string of characters that has been generated and assigned to you through our Pharos secure print environment. This is an additional release method that has been configured within our environment and allows you to walk up to a secure printer anywhere on campus without your Geneseo ID card or mobile device and log in using your unique passcode. Each passcode is generated on your behalf and cannot be customized or set by you directly. When your Pharos account is created and you print for the first time, your passcode will automatically be emailed to you. Please save this email for future reference. If you have forgotten your passcode, please reference the section below to reset and generate a new passcode. 

Using your Passcode

Once you have your passcode, you can use it to release your jobs at the physical printer instead of using your Geneseo ID card or mobile device. 

  1. Walk up to the printer you wish to release your job at.

  2. On the screen at the printer, choose Passcode Login

  3. Enter your passcode using the touch screen and choose Login.

  4. Once you are successfully logged in, you can now release your jobs.

Resetting your Passcode 

Users can at any time reset their passcode and have Pharos Secure Print generate a new code.

  1. On your computer, open the Pharos Secure Release application by searching for it on your macOS device via Spotlight (magnifying glass icon) or your Windows device via the Start menu.

  2. Click on the hamburger menu icon in the upper right corner of the Pharos Secure Release window and choose Reset Passcode


  3. The Pharos Secure Release Setup Guide will automatically launch. If the guide prompts you to log in, log in with your Geneseo email and password.

  4. Once you have successfully logged in, your new code will be displayed to you.


  5. You will also receive an email from Pharos with your new passcode. Please save this email for future reference.

Using your Geneseo ID card or Geneseo Key Fob 

Once you have your Geneseo ID/Key Fob, you can use it to release your jobs at the physical printer instead of using your Passcode or mobile device. 

  1. Walk up to the printer you wish to release your job at.

  2. Tap your Geneseo ID card or Key Fob on the printer’s “ID Card” sticker

  3. See below steps for registering your ID card if you haven’t previously set it up for print release

 

Registering your new Geneseo ID card or Geneseo Key Fob 

You can self-register your new Geneseo ID card or key fob device at any Pharos Toshiba on campus. 

  1. Make sure you have signed into the Pharos Setup Guide on your computer and that you were given a 6-character passcode.

  2. Swipe your new Geneseo ID card or key fob at the printer.

  3. Enter your 6-character Pharos passcode when prompted.

  4. Your new Geneseo ID card or key fob is now tied to your account and may be used for future authentications.

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