# Pharos Print

> Submit, manage and release print jobs as part of Pharos secure print solutions

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pharossystems.pharosprint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pharossystems.pharosprint)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pharossystems.pharosprint`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pharos Systems International
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 88,809
- **Rating:** 2.43 / 5 (112 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2016-01-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pharossystems.pharosprint)
- **Website:** [https://pharos.com/](https://pharos.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pharos.com/privacy](https://www.pharos.com/privacy)

## Description

Pharos Print is a secure printing app designed for Android devices, enabling users to seamlessly submit, manage, and release print jobs. It integrates with Pharos secure print solutions within organizations, ensuring confidentiality and ease of use. Key features include the ability to apply finishing options, preview documents before printing, view print queue status, check available funds and job costs, and release print jobs either directly or by scanning QR codes for printer selection.

The app supports a variety of file types including Microsoft Office documents, Outlook files, PDFs, images (JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP), text files (CSV, RTF, TXT), and OpenOffice documents. Pharos Print simplifies secure document printing workflows, making it an essential tool for professionals needing mobile print management with enhanced security and convenience.

## Rankings

- #234,063 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.pharossystems.pharosprint.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently report issues with Pharos Print including unreliable printer detection and connection, frequent upload failures causing crashes, a problematic and repetitive login process, sluggish performance, and poor usability. Many resort to uninstalling and reinstalling the app to resolve these problems. These recurring issues significantly hinder the printing experience, particularly in academic settings where reliability is crucial.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to detect printers or connect to servers, leading to printing failures.
- Uploading files is problematic; files often won't upload, causing app crashes or freezes.
- Login process is cumbersome and buggy, requiring repeated attempts and lacking a 'remember me' feature.
- The app is slow to respond and can be unintuitive or difficult to use.
- Users often need to uninstall and reinstall the app frequently to get it to work properly.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pharossystems.pharosprint)