Large Format Printing

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

The Large Format Printing Area at PPM consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

 

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

In case of emergency, call 911.

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

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  IN CASE OF
  EMERGENCY
  sign

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire Escape
  Plan

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.

FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  FIRST AID
  Kit

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

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  Emergency
  Eye & Face Wash
  Station

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.

SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.

Please DO NOT paint indoors.

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  Flammables Cabinet
  in the Vented Room

Impairment

The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.

Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

 

Classes and Training

Area Contact — Mathew Palfenier

Additional Printer Suite Leaders wanted

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

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

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

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

HP DesignJet 510 42-in Printer - Manuals

HP Designjet 510 Series Printers - Specifications

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.

For Additional Help

Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack!

List of all PPM Slack channels

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Reference Materials
	Large Format Inkjet Printer (4-Color, 42 inch wide)	hewlett-packard	hp Designjet 510, with (416 MB memory upgrade)	Manuals
	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.

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

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

Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts

Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers

At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.

The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Materials

Donate for Printing Materials: https://printing.cheddarup.com Use checkout for all payment methods.

If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.

14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues

This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Scrap and Trash

Trash day is MONDAY

Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)

Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.

Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.

Always leave the space better than you found it.

Related Software

Design Software

Adobe Illustrator Tips

Adobe Photoshop Tips

Adobe InDesign Tips

CorelDRAW X6 Tips

Inkscape Tips

Canva Tips

Procreate Tips

Printing Software

Adobe Acrobat

Preview — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview

Member Showcase

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  Large Vinyl Banner
  by Debbie l Urquijo
  (03/21/23)
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  Raspberry Pi
  poster
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  Raspberry Pi Books
  poster
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  Mountains
  poster
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  Electric car
  canvas print
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  MOTOMINDED
  window curtains
  by Chris V.
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  100 inch long
  banner
  (October 2016)

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Assembly Table (Clean Projects)  

  Printers  

  Computers  

Other Fun Stuff

Links to external sites:

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