Student Printing Resources
Connecting to the SP2 Printer
SP2 utilizes the “PaperCut” Printing system that is also used in many other buildings on campus. Please note that your SP2 courtesy printing credits will only work on the printer in the Caster Building lobby. Other printers on campus will require you to have PennCash(opens in a new tab) loaded on your PennCard.
- From your device, go to https://papercut.isc.upenn.edu:9164/setup(opens in a new tab) or scan the QR CODE on this page.
- This can only be accessed while on the campus network. If you are off campus, please first login to the Penn VPN(opens in a new tab).
- Download and install Mobility Print.
- Select only the “PAPERCUT-SP2” printer to install.
- Enter your PENNKEY credentials.
- When printing a document, make sure to choose the “PaperCut-SP2” printer.
Tap your PennCard on the black card reader next to the Printer and your print jobs will release.
Note:
The printer is a Xerox Laser Printer Phaser 5550DT. It does not print in color.
Need Support?
Contact SP2 Information Services at sp2help@sp2.upenn.edu or 215-898-5750.
Installation & Printing for Mac
- Download the file SP2_Popup_Client-2020.dmg onto your hard drive and double click it when it finishes.
- Double Click pkg
- The Install Pharos Popup Client window will show. Click Continue.
- When the install is complete your machine will ask if you wish to move the installer to Trash. Click “Move to Trash”
- SP2 Pharos Printing – should appear as one of your printers.
- When printing, a Pharos Popup window will appear. Please enter your PennKey. (NOT your Penn ID number)
- Go to the Release Station next to the Printer.
Installation & Printing for Windows
- Download the file SP2-Pharos_for_x64 onto your hard drive and double click it when it finishes.
- The Package “SP2-Pharos” installer window will show. Click on Install
- When it finishes installing click on Finish.
- SP2-Pharos-Caster – should appear as one of your printers.
- When printing a Print Job Details windows will pop up. Please enter your PennKey. (NOT your Penn ID number)
- Go to the Release Station next to the Printer.
Print Release Station
The Print release station is located to the right of the printer, both of which are on the first floor of Caster.
Swipe your Penn Card at the terminal, which should then wake up.
Your print job(s) should appear. Using the touch screen, select those jobs you wish to print and then press the Print button or press the Print All button.
Tip: use the edge of your Penn Card to press the buttons.
Note: The printer in the Caster lobby is a Xerox Laser Printer Phaser 5550DT. It does not print in color.
Contact Us
IT Help
215-898-5750
sp2help@sp2.upenn.edu