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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]] | [[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]] | ||
| − | + | Our DTF (Direct to Film - heat transfer) printer, is a Level 2 piece of equipment. | |
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment. | Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment. | ||
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==External Training== | ==External Training== | ||
:[[wikipedia:Direct-to-film_printing|'''Direct-to-film printing''']] — on Wikipedia | :[[wikipedia:Direct-to-film_printing|'''Direct-to-film printing''']] — on Wikipedia | ||
| − | + | :*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup. | |
| − | :* Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup. | ||
| − | == Equipment Lists == | + | == Equipment Lists== |
| − | ===Printers=== | + | === Printers=== |
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'''Materials''' | '''Materials''' | ||
:SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE of the printers. | :SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE of the printers. | ||
Revision as of 21:44, 27 January 2025
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains two desktop printers for all our members to use (Level 1).
Our DTF (Direct to Film - heat transfer) printer, is a Level 2 piece of equipment.
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.
Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.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 printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #printer-suite.
External Training
- Direct-to-film printing — on Wikipedia
- Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
Equipment Lists
Printers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Color | Features | Resources | Owner |
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All-In-One
ink jet printer  |
Canon
G7020 |
Color
4 inks, continuous tanks |
Duplexing
(2-sided printing), borderless printing |
manual | PPM |
| Direct To Film
(DTF) printer |
EPSON
ET-8550 |
Colorful
6 inks, including white |
Upgraded
to Direct To Film |
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | Colin | |
Benefits
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
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Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
 |
CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
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GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
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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 QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE of the printers.
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.
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite
- 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.