• Bear Print Free Print

    Bear Print is now free to use for students! Students will be provided with a $20.00 print credit per academic year. Students who require additional print credit should contact the Technical Support Center to request additional print credit.

  • Bear Print on Mobile Devices (QR Code Printing)

    QR Code printing is now available in Bearprint via the Pharos Print mobile app! Select the QR code icon in the upper right hand corner of the Pharos Print app to scan the printer QR codes available on all Bearprint printers to release jobs.

    1. Download the Pharos Print app on your device
    2. Open the Pharos Print app
    3. Enter the server address and port, then tap Connect
      • Server: bearprint.unco.edu
      • Port: 443
    4. Enter your PDID (example: last1234 or first.last) and password, then tap Log On
    5. Users can upload jobs, manage print options for current jobs, review payment methods and current balance, and release jobs from within the app.
  • Bear Print on the Web

    How to use the Bear Print website to upload files to be printed.

    Use these instructions to upload documents to Bear Print from a web browser, which can then be printed at any time within within 48 hours from any Bear Print release station on campus. Need to add funds? Click

    1. Go to
    2. Log in with you PDID and password; do not use the  @bears.unco.edu domain when logging in. 
    3. Once logged into your account, you can upload new documents or view/edit/delete any document that is waiting in your release queue
    4. From this page you will not be able to directly print however you may view costs, preview print jobs, and edit print settings
    5. Open the Pharos app and select the QR icon at the top right and scan the QR code on the printer.
  • Bear Print via Email

    How to upload documents to Bear Print to be printed later.

    Use these instructions to upload documents to Bear Print via email, which can then be printed at any time within within 48 hours from any Bear Print release station on campus.

    How to Upload via Email

    Simply send an email with the document attached to the following email address: bearprint@unco.edu.

    Print job attributes can be changed at any time by logging into .

    Supported document formats

    .bmp| .cfg| .csv| .doc| .docx| .dot| .eml| .gif| .ini| .jpeg| .jpg| .mht| .odp| .ods| .odt| .pdf| .png| .pot| .potx| .pps| .ppsx| .ppt| .pptm| .pptx| .rtf| .tif| .tiff| .txt| .vdw| .vdx| .vsd| .vsdm| .vsdx| .vss| .vssm| .vssx| .vst| .vstm| .vstx| .vsx| .vtx| .xls| .xlsm| .xlsx| .xlt| .xltm| .xltx|

    Registering an Email Address

    1. The first time you send a message from any email address, you will get a reply message asking you to register that address to your Bear Print account
    2. Click the link in the email and enter your ètv credentials. This email address will now be registered to your Bear Print account. You may register as many email addresses as you'd like
    3. Once your email address has been registered, you may send emails to bearprint@unco.edu with your document attached and it will be automatically uploaded to your Bear Print queue. You will receive an email confirmation as well
    4. All of your queued jobs will be waiting for your release at any release station on campus using the Pharos app.
  • Bear Print Refunds for Students

    With the implementation of the free print structure to Bear Print, ètv Information Management and Technology will no longer be providing refunds for failed print jobs. Students who need additional print credit or need to troubleshoot failed print jobs will need to contact the Technical Support Center for assistance.

  • Bear Print Credits for Students and Printing Costs

    Bear Print Credits for Students and Printing Costs
    Students will receive a free print credit of $20.00 per academic year. Students who need additional print credit should contact the Technical Support Center to request additional credit at 970-351-4357. Additional credit is now free and can no longer be added via URSA.

    Printing Costs
    • $0.08 for black & white, single-sided pages
    • $0.12 for black & white, double-sided pages
    • $0.45 for color, single-sided pages
    • $0.65 for color, double-sided pages

    How to check your balance and/or add funds to your account

    1. Log into the Bear Print website at .
    2. Your funds will be visible in the lower left-hand corner of the main Bear Print screen, under “Payment method.”
  • Releasing Print Jobs

    How to release and print documents from your Bear Print queue

    You can retrieve your print jobs and all of your queued print jobs at any printer station on campus. Your print jobs will remain in the queue for 48 hours until you open your Pharos app to scan the QR code on the printer. You can print many formats from the web or by email as you’re working and pick them all up when you’re ready.