Installing Fine Arts 175 Printers on Personal Computers

Issue/Question

How to install the Fine Arts 175 lab printers on a personal computer

Environment

• Fine Arts 175
• Graphics Lab

Cause

Students may wish to install and use the printers in 175 from their personal devices 

Resolution

Windows PC

1. Download and install the appropriate Pharos printer installer (USD login required) for the desired printer
2. Open and run the file to install

MacOS

1. Download Installer
2. Open the .dmg file and double click popup.pkg
3. Click Continue
4. Click Continue
5. Click Install
6. Click Finish
7. Open System Settings
8. Select Printers & Scanners
9. Click Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax...
10. Right below the Add Printer Text at the top of the window, next to the options Default, IP and Windows
11. Select Customize Toolbar
12. Click and Drag "Advanced" from the newly opened window, back to where you right clicked on step 10
13. Select Done
14. Click on Advanced
15. Set the following settings:
    1. Type: Pharos Print Server
    2. Device: Another Device
    3. URL: 
       • popup://usd-pharos03.usd.edu/FA175_Epson_1   
       • popup://usd-pharos03.usd.edu/FA175_Plotter
       • popup://usd-pharos03.usd.edu/FA175_M750
    4. Name: Use a name that you will recognize,
       Note: recommend FA175_Epson, FA175_Plotter or FA175_M750 depending on the printer being installed
    5. Location: Can be left blank
    6. Use: Click on Select Software on the drop down menu
    7. Locate and select the appropriate driver for that printer
    8. Select Add