NYU Pharos Sentry @ CIMS

The Pharos Sentry Print software enables users to efficiently print to any of the CIMS Multifunction Devices (MFDs) using the Secure Release method. This innovative approach ensures that your print job is only processed once you authenticate and release it at your chosen MFD, utilizing your NYU ID card or a designated passcode.

Please be advised that access to this printing functionality is primarily for Courant members. The information on this page is tailored for them. Non-Courant NYU community members are encouraged to contact your local IT department or NYU IT for Pharos access.

Please click this link to download the Pharos Sentry Print software. (CIMS authentication required)

Getting Started

  1. Install Pharos Sentry Print software on your workstation. Please contact us at mfdsupport@cims.nyu.edu for access to the software.

  2. Use the Pharos Sentry Print Setup Guide to begin registration (you can find this application by typing the name in your workstation's search bar).

    Click on "Login to continue" at the welcome screen and sign in through NYU's SSO/MFA system using your NetID & password.

    Once you've signed in, the Pharos Sentry Print Setup Guide window will show you a unique passcode - be sure to keep it private as you would any password. The passcode will also be emailed to your @nyu.edu address, the sender is "no-reply@beacon.pharos.com"

    Note: Be sure to only sign in to Pharos Sentry software while using your private workstation or your personal CIMS profile on our Windows machines - the software stores credentials in the profile folder of whatever user is signed in at the time of setup, so future login is automatic.

  3. To use the MFDs and the Secure Release print option, select "Pharos Secure Printer" as the printer/destination whenever prompted. This will send your job to the cloud until you release it to the MFD of your choice. You may release the job at the MFD by tapping your NYU ID card on the attached card reader, or entering your personal passcode at the MFD touchscreen

Note: All documents being held are set to print automatically unless you hit "Cancel" at the MFD touchscreen prompt. You will then be able to select specific documents to print individually.

Setting up your NYU ID Secure Release method

Just tapping the card at one of our MFDs should work to release any job you've sent to the "Pharos Secure Printer," but you may need to enter your passcode the first time you use this method.

Pharos Sentry Print

The Pharos Sentry Print Secure Relase desktop application is accessible via your taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (macOS). For further information, please see Registering and printing with Pharos Sentry Print. 

You can use this application to view a list of documents waiting to print, delete print jobs being held, delegate the release of the document to the person of your choice, or reset your passcode.

Please contact us at mfdsupport@cims.nyu.edu for questions or problems related to the Multifunction Devices