Large Format Printing

The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on Slack.

Training

☐ After loading a new roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the printer.)

☐ Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if necessary.

☐ Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power cord.

☐ Plain paper is recyclable.

☐ Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable. (Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable, either.)

☐ Be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.

Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf
HP Designjet 510
front power button
HP Designjet 510
display
HP Designjet 510
load paper steps (6)

Tips

☐ The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or even manually), just use the scissors instead.

☐ If printer reports "Print Head Path Error 2", check the (Illustrator) file for any elements that might need to be trimmed to fit within the artboard.

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Resources
	Large Format Inkjet Printer (4-Color, 42 inch wide)	hewlett-packard	hp Designjet 510 (memory upgraded to 416MB)	Manuals Specs

	spindle hub replacement (2")	Trevor Banks (04/12/22)	(3D-printed)
	spindle hub adapter (3" to 2")	Trevor Banks (04/16/22)	(3D-printed)

Hand Tools

Use scissors to cut canvas, (the media profile "Canvas" does not allow cutting.)
Return all tools to their proper location after use.
This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

(bring proof of membership)


Company	Website	Benefit	Directions to
	Woodcraft of Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
	CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
	GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
	ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street