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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains desktop printers''' for all our members to use (Level 1).
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]
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Our DTF (Direct to Film - heat transfer) printer, is a Level 2 piece of&nbsp;equipment.
  
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains 2 desktop printers''' for all our members to&nbsp;use (Level 1).
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
 
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Our newest printer, a DTF (Direct to Film - heat transfer) printer, is a Level 2 piece of&nbsp;equipment.
 
 
 
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.<br>
 
 
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Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our printers (and high-speed Internet connection.)
 
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Dye Sublimation Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==Classes and Training==
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==Classes==
 
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on&nbsp;Meetup''']
===[[New Member Orientation]]===
 
 
 
===Area Contact — Mathew Palfenier===
 
 
:To help out with the printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our&nbsp;Slack channel #printer-suite.
 
:To help out with the printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our&nbsp;Slack channel #printer-suite.
  
===Classes===
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== External Training ==
:PPM announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on&nbsp;Meetup''']
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*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
 
 
===Training===
 
:* Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
 
:* Computers are for professional use only (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing, for example).
 
:'''<br />Links to external sites:'''
 
::'''[[wikipedia:Direct-to-film_printing|Direct-to-film printing]]''' [[Large_Format_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"></span>]] — on Wikipedia
 
::'''[https://epson.com/For-Work/Printers/Inkjet/EcoTank-Photo-ET-8550-All-in-One-Wide-format-Supertank-Printer/p/C11CJ21201 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550]'''
 
  
== Equipment Lists ==
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== Equipment Lists==
  
===Printers===
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=== '''Printers'''===
 
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|'''Direct To Film'''
 
 
'''printer'''
 
 
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|55x55px]]
 
|EPSON
 
ET-8550
 
|Colorful
 
6 inks,
 
 
including white
 
|Upgraded
 
 
to
 
 
Direct To Film
 
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|'''Colin'''
 
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|[[File:Canon G7020.jpg|alt=Canon G7020|center|frameless|130x130px]]
 
 
 
|'''All-In-One'''  
 
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'''printer'''
 
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| Canon  
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|'''Canon'''
 
G7020
 
G7020
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4 inks,  
 
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borderless printing
 
borderless printing
 
|[https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/megatank-inkjet-printers/all-megatank-inkjet-printers/g7020?tab=manuals manual]
 
|[https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/megatank-inkjet-printers/all-megatank-inkjet-printers/g7020?tab=manuals manual]
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|'''Direct To Film'''
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'''printer'''
  
'''laser'''
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|'''EPSON'''
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ET-8550
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6 inks,
  
'''printer'''
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including white
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|hewlett packard
 
LaserJet 600 M602
 
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1 toner cart.
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Direct To Film
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|'''[https://epson.com/For-Work/Printers/Inkjet/EcoTank-Photo-ET-8550-All-in-One-Wide-format-Supertank-Printer/p/C11CJ21201 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550]'''
(up to 52 ppm)
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|'''Colin'''
|[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-laserjet-enterprise-600-printer-m602-series/5145285/manuals manual]
 
|PPM
 
 
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
 
 
[[Wish List#Printers|'''Wish List''']]
 
: Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
  
 
==Benefits==
 
==Benefits==
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
{{Member Benefits}}
  
==Policies==
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== Policies==
 
'''Materials'''
 
'''Materials'''
:SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE of the DTF printer.
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:SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE of the printers.
 
{{Red Tags}}
 
{{Red Tags}}
  
==Related Pages==
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==Additional Help==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
:[[Dye_Sublimation_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Large_Format_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
 
:[[Vinyl_Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vinyl Cutting'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Vinyl_Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vinyl Cutting'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Computers_--_Mac_and_Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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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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:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
  
==For Additional Help==
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Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite
:Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite
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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 the&nbsp;community.
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 29 March 2025

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains desktop printers for all our members to use (Level 1).

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

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 printers (and high-speed Internet connection.)

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Printers — Large Format  
  Printers — Dye Sublimation  


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

  • Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.

Equipment Lists

Printers

Item Manufacturer /
Model
Color Features Resources Owner
All-In-One

ink jet

printer

Level 1 badge
Canon

G7020

Color

4 inks,

continuous tanks

Duplexing

(2-sided printing),

borderless printing

manual PPM
Direct To Film

(DTF)

printer

Level 2 badge
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
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 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:

  Vinyl Cutting  
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Infrastructure at PPM  
QR Codes

Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite

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.