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[[File:Large Format Printer Area.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer Area|thumb|300x300px|'''Large Format Printer Area''']]
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]
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'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment'''.
 
  
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Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
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'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.<br>
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{{Template:Contact Us}}
  
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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==Classes==
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
  
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==Safety First==
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==Training==
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:☐  '''After loading a new roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the&nbsp;printer.)'''
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:☐  Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if&nbsp;necessary.
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:☐  Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power cord.
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:☐  Plain paper is recyclable. (Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable.)
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:☐  Be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf|alt=Large Format Printer Usage Form|'''Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf'''
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File:Hp 510 front power switch.jpg|'''HP Designjet 510<br>front power button'''
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File:HP Designjet 510 panel.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510 display|'''HP Designjet 510<br>display'''
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File:HP Designjet 510 load paper.jpg|alt=load paper steps (6)|'''HP Designjet 510<br>load paper steps (6)'''
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File:Hp 510 brochure.pdf|alt=HP Designjet 510 brochure|'''HP Designjet 510<br>brochure.pdf'''
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</gallery>
  
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===[[Covid-19 notice]]===
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:'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-designjet-510-printer-series/3737526/model/3737531/manuals HP DesignJet 510 42-in Printer - Manuals]'''
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:'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-designjet-510-printer-series/3737526/model/3737531/document/c01614253 HP Designjet 510 Series Printers - Specifications]'''
  
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=== In case of emergency, call 911 ===
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===Tips===
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Our location is 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO  80903
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:☐  The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or even manually), just use the scissors instead.
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===Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)===
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:☐  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.
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N/A
 
  
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==Classes and Training==
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==Equipment Lists ==
  
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=== Area Captain ===
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===Large Format Printer===
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(Open)
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|[[File:HP Designjet 510.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510|center|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Large Format'''
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'''Inkjet Printer'''
  
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=== Classes ===
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'''(4-Color, 42 inch wide)<br>'''
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Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|41x41px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
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=== For Help ===
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|hewlett-packard
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Use the #large-format-printer channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
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|'''hp'''
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'''Designjet 510,'''
  
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'''Get started here: Large Format Printer Refresher video by Logan Henning'''
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"DO NOT TURN OFF / USE STANDBY INSTEAD"
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(416 MB memory upgrade)
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|'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-designjet-510-printer-series/3737526/manuals Manuals]'''
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File:Large Format Printer display.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer display|<center><b>Large Format Printer</b><br>display</center>
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'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01614253 Specs]'''
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File:Large Format Printer steps (9).jpg|alt=Large Format Printer steps (9)|<center><b>Large Format Printer</b><br>steps (9)</center>
 
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[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Users Guide - External Link]]
 
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[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Quick Reference Guide - External Link]]
 
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==Equipment List==
 
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Large Format Printer
 
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|[[File:5500ps.jpg|alt=hp 5500ps large format printer|center|frameless]]
 
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|'''Large Format Printer'''
 
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|hp
 
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|designjet 5500ps
 
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|$750
 
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|SG59R3Y005
 
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|PPM
 
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[[File:Wide Format Supplies cart.jpg|thumb|'''Large Format Printing Supplies''']]
 
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|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
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|[[File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''spindle hub replacement'''
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|'''Trevor Banks'''
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|'''(3D-printed)'''
 
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|[[File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''spindle hub adapter'''
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'''(3" to 2")'''
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|'''Trevor Banks'''
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(04/16/22)
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|'''(3D-printed)'''
 
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===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wish_List#Multi-Use Wish List]===
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===Hand Tools ===
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===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received Donations Received]===
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:Use '''scissors''' to cut canvas, (the media profile "Canvas" does not allow cutting.)
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==Hand Tools==
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:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
 
  
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A 59" [[Rotary Cutter]] is available to use for large format printing projects.
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==Benefits==
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{{Member Benefits}}
  
 
==Policies==
 
==Policies==
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===Materials===
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'''Materials'''
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'''Cost'''
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:SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
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:'''''If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.'''''
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:14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.
  
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HW Paper $1.00 per foot, Canvas $3.00 per foot
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{{Red Tags}}
  
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'''Donate for Materials:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]''' (use "Other" drop down menu)
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==Related Software==
  
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'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
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===Design Software===
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]'''
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
  
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Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
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===Printing Software===
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===PPE===
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:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
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N/A
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:'''[https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/print-pdfs-and-images-prvw15175/mac Preview]''' — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview
  
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===Scrap and Trash===
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==Member Showcase==
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Please recycle plain paper.
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Large vinyl banner.jpg|alt=Large Vinyl Banner by Debbie U|'''Large Vinyl Banner<br><i>by Debbie l Urquijo<br>(03/21/23)</i>'''
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File:RPi poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi poster|'''Poster for<br>Raspberry Pi event'''
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File:RPi Books poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi Books poster|'''Poster of<br>Raspberry Pi Books'''
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File:Mountains poster.jpg|alt=Mountains poster|'''Poster of<br>Colorado Mountains'''
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File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|'''Canvas print of<br>Electric car'''
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File:Coffee mug poster.jpg|alt=Coffee mug poster|'''Large canvas print of<br>Coffee mug'''
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</gallery>
  
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==Software==
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{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
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Use either Illustrator or Acrobat from our Design Workstation 3 to print large format files:
 
  
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Adobe Illustrator
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==Related Pages ==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
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Adobe Acrobat
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:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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==Showcase==
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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===Photo Gallery===
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:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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<gallery>
 
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File:RPi poster.jpg|alt=RPi poster|<center>RPi poster</center>
 
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File:Digital Design poster.jpg|alt=Digital Design poster|<center>Digital Design poster</center>
 
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File:3D PRINTING AREA poster.jpg|alt=3D PRINTING AREA|<center>3D PRINTING AREA poster</center>
 
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File:Coffee mug poster.jpg|alt=Coffee mug poster|<center>Coffee mug poster</center>
 
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File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|<center>Electric car poster</center>
 
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File:WORKSPACE large sign.jpg|alt=WORKSPACE large sign|<center>CLEAN WORKSPACE poster</center>
 
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File:Mountains poster.jpg|alt=Mountains poster|<center>Mountains poster</center>
 
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==Other Fun Stuff==
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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===PPM YouTube Channel===
 
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'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
 
  
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[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
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==For Additional Help==
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:Use the #printer-suite channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 21 November 2024

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

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


  • Large Format Printer Usage Form

    Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf

  • HP Designjet 510
    front power button

  • HP Designjet 510 display

    HP Designjet 510
    display

  • load paper steps (6)

    HP Designjet 510
    load paper steps (6)

  • HP Designjet 510 brochure

    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.

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Resources
HP Designjet 510
 Large Format

Inkjet Printer

(4-Color, 42 inch wide)

Level 2 badge
 hewlett-packard hp

Designjet 510,

with

(416 MB memory upgrade)

Manuals

Specs

3D printed spindle hub
 spindle hub replacement

(2")

Trevor Banks

(04/12/22)

(3D-printed)
3D printed spindle hub adapter
 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
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 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.

Policies

Materials

SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
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.

Related Software

Design Software

Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Adobe InDesign Tips
CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Inkscape Tips
Canva Tips
Procreate app Tips

Printing Software

Adobe Acrobat
Preview — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview

Member Showcase

  • Large Vinyl Banner by Debbie U

    Large Vinyl Banner
    by Debbie l Urquijo
    (03/21/23)

  • Raspberry Pi poster

    Poster for
    Raspberry Pi event

  • Raspberry Pi Books poster

    Poster of
    Raspberry Pi Books

  • Mountains poster

    Poster of
    Colorado Mountains

  • Electric car poster

    Canvas print of
    Electric car

  • Coffee mug poster

    Large canvas print of
    Coffee mug

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:

  Printers  
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
QR Codes

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.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

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

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

 

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