How to Print From IFIS

Last Updated: May 12, 2021 8:36:17 AM PDT

The following instructions show you how to print a document from IFIS (Integrated Financial Information System). This example shows how to print an item from the General Accounting menu.

1. Log onto the mainframe.

You must have a user ID and password to log onto the mainframe. If you don't yet have a user ID and password, contact your departmental security administrator (DSA).
Select IFIS from the main menu.
Press Enter.

Note: Use the PF8 key to page down a list to get to the item you want to select.

2. Select the type of document you want to print.

In the example below, General Accounting has been selected.
After you make your selection, press Enter.

3. Select the item you want to print.

In the example below, ADHOC REPORT REQUEST has been selected.
Press Enter.

4. Specify your printer ID.

Complete the REPORT PRINTER ID as shown below.
If you don't know your printer ID:
- Put your cursor in the REPORT PRINTER ID field.
- Press Shift and F3 to open the Printer Maintenance Screen.
- Enter "S" in the ACTION column next to the name of your printer.
- Press Enter. You will return to the Report Request Screen, where the correct Printer ID will appear in the field.
Press Enter.

5. Return to IFIS.

Press F3 to go back to the IFIS main menu.

You can request a remote printer be setup by sending an e-mail to acthelp@ucsd.edu with the IP address of the printer and its physical location (building, room number). Once a remote printer has been setup, it will be designated a 'U' number (U123, U678, etc.). If you encounter issues with the printer after it has been setup. You can send an email to acthelp@ucsd.edu, along with the printer U number and the issue can be researched.

For more information, check with the systems administrator in your department.