Pharos Print vs Mersive Connect

The Pharos Print app, part of the Pharos MobilePrint solution, allows you to easily submit content from your iOS device to a Pharos secure print queue. To use this app, Pharos MobilePrint and a Pharos secure print solution must be in place within your organization. Features • Easily submit content from your phone or tablet into a Pharos secure print queue. • Edit your finishing options before you print. • Preview your document(s) before you print. • Delete a print job from your Pharos secure print queue. • View all documents in your Pharos secure print queue. • View your Available Funds and job cost (when applicable). • Release print jobs to the printer (if configured). • Select printers for release by scanning QR code (if configured). Operating Environment • Supports iOS 14.0 and newer iPhone and iPad models. • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Uniprint 9.0+ • Supports Pharos MobilePrint 2.0+ with Pharos Blueprint 5.2+ • QR Print Release requires MobilePrint 2.4 and Uniprint 9.1 SP3 Supported Files (Important) Uploading or opening files from other apps via “Open In” and "Sharing", or via the "Upload" button in the app supports the following file formats: Microsoft Office® documents, Microsoft Outlook®, PDF, images (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP), text files (CSV, RTF & TXT), and OpenOffice documents. How to use the features of Pharos Print app [Note: some features or settings may be disabled by your organization, as noted] A. Download and install the Pharos Print app to your iOS device. B. Connect Pharos Print to your organization’s Pharos MobilePrint server. a. Open the Pharos Print app. b. Contact your organization’s IT administrator to obtain the Pharos MobilePrint server information (URL). c. Enter the Pharos Server Name and Server Port (both are required). d. Select Connect e. The Pharos Print app will connect to the Pharos server and display a User Authentication Screen. C. Authenticate to the Pharos Server. a. Enter the credentials that you normally use to print (your username and password). b. Select Log On to enter the Pharos Print app. D. Files can be submitted either via the Upload icon in the app or by using the native iOS “Open In” or the "Sharing" command to submit your print job. a. To upload supported documents from the app, simply log in and use the "Upload" button. Sources for files on your device, or cloud, will be presented. b. To upload supported documents using “Open In" or "Sharing" i. Select content in any app that supports “Open In" or "Sharing". ii. Select Open In/Share. iii. Select the Open/Share in Pharos Print icon. E. You may set finishing options, preview, or delete a document a. Select a print job in your job list. b. Apply your desired finishing options via the "Print Options" tab at the bottom of the app: i. 1 sided or 2 sided ii. Color or Black & White iii. Pages per side iv. Number of copies v. Page range to print c. To preview documents, select a document and use the "Preview" button. d. To delete documents, select a document and use the "Delete" button. F. To print documents, this option must be allowed by your organization a. Select document(s) to print b. Then either use the tab at the bottom of the app to select a printer (if available) c. Or use the “QR Code” icon at the top right of the app (if available) to enable the camera and point it at the QR code on the printer you want to print to. G. To view available funds you have for printing, use the “Payment method” tab at the bottom of the app. a. If made available by your organization, the app may offer the ability to “Add Funds” via the link on this tab. H. Logging out a. To log out of the Pharos Print app, select the gear icon in the upper left corner and select Log out.

Mersive Connect: Wireless Screen Sharing The Mersive Connect app enables wireless content sharing from your mobile device to a Mersive-enabled display. Key Features: - Multi-User Sharing: Allow multiple users to share content at the same time, fostering interactive and engaging collaboration. - Secure Screen Sharing: Protect your data with encrypted connections and rotating screen keys. - Ideal for SMB, Private practices, K-12 and Higher ed: Designed for various environments to enhance productivity and creativity. Key Benefits: - Effortless Collaboration: Mersive Connect makes screen sharing simple and effective with its intuitive interface and no cables or fiddling with the TV remote. - Simply Secure: Mersive Connect provides robust security features, ensuring that your collaboration sessions are always safe and private. Our platform uses encrypted connections to protect your shared content from unauthorized access. With connection authentication through a rotating screen key, you can be confident that only authorized users—including guests—can share content. Designed to meet stringent security standards, Mersive Connect is suitable for sensitive environments like healthcare and education. Why Choose Mersive Connect? - Effortless Use: Quick, intuitive connection that everyone can follow. - Secure Connectivity: Encrypted connections to ensure data privacy. - Multi-User Sharing: Multiple users can share content simultaneously. Download Mersive Connect for free and revolutionize your collaborative experience. Visit mersive.com to learn more about activating a Mersive-enabled display with Mersive Smart, Mersive Essentials, or Mersive Pro, and purchase the plan that’s right for you. The Mersive Connect mobile app cannot be leveraged with Mersive Solstice Pods. The Solstice Mirror mobile app can be downloaded and leveraged for Mersive Solstice-enabled displays. Please Note: Mersive Connect is designed to complement Mersive-enabled spaces and a Mersive-enabled display is required. To learn more about enabling your spaces with Mersive technology, please visit www.mersive.com.