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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!'''
  
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==='''Photo Gallery:'''===
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No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
  
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[[File:Hello World.jpg|200x200px|Hello World]]
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However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
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[[File:Lion 3D Printed.jpg|alt=3D Printed Lion|none|200x200px|3D Printed Lion]]
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[[File:Tesla Prusa.jpg|alt=3D printed Nikola Tesla|frameless|200x200px|test]]
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'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''
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<br>
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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 Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
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<br>
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Vinyl Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vinyl Cutting'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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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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:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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<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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<br>
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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 our new Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.
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==Training==
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:'''No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".'''
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:However, be sure to log your printing job on the Printer Usage Form.
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
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</gallery>
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==Tips==
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:☐ '''Weeding''' is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.
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==Regular Maintenance Guidelines==
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:'''From the Roland VG3-640  [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html User's Manual]'''
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:'''"To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the following maintenance at the appropriate times on a daily&nbsp;basis."'''
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{| class="wikitable"
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!Timing
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!Item
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|-
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|'''Before daily operations'''
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|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/dee1625459182509_4.html '''Print head check''']
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|-
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|'''Before daily operations'''
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|Ink mixing (white ink)
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Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink,
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shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),
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and then reinsert this pouch tray.
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|'''After daily operations'''
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|'''[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/eig1657860429033.html Cleaning the Media Path]<br />[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/uyf1657852014986.html Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller]'''
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|-
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|-
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|'''If a message appears'''
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|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/rof1627273508695.html '''Cleaning around the Print Heads''']
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(manual cleaning)
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|'''When the discharged fluid is ready to&nbsp;overflow'''
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|
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[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/pnm1657861742633.html '''Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid''']
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[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
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|-
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|
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|
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|-
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|'''Other maintenance items'''
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|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
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|}
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==Equipment Lists==
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===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
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|Item
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|Manufacturer
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|Model<br>Number
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|Resources
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|Owner
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|-
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|[[File:Roland printer.jpg|alt=picture of Roland large format printer|frameless]]
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|'''Large Format'''
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'''Printer Cutter'''
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'''(54 inch wide)<br>'''
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
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|ROLAND
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|TruVIS VG3-540
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|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
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|'''PPM'''
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
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|}
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===Dedicated Computer===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
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|Computer
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|Software
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|Monitors
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|Processor / <br>Graphics
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|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
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|Owner
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|'''HP Pavilion'''
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'''All-in-One'''
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'''Desktop'''
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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
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|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;11&nbsp;Home, 
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite,   
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VersaWorks 6.17.0, Inkscape,   
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Edge and Chrome browsers, 
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and more.
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|24 inch,
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landscape
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(touch display)
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|12th Gen Intel(R)
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Core(TM) i5-12400T
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1.80 GHz,
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Intel(R)
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UHD Graphics 730
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|12 GB, 
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952 GB
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|'''PPM'''
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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:☐ '''Do not expect files on the computer or in the VersaWorks queues to be saved.'''
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:☐ '''You are responsible for your own backups.'''
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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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==Policies==
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'''Materials'''
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:SCAN OUR QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE (via PayPal).
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{{Red Tags}}
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==Related Software==
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==='''Printing Software'''===
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:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]'''
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:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/support/products/software/versaworks-6 VersaWorks 6 Users Manual]'''
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===Design Software===
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
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==Member Showcase==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Makerspace die cut sticker.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace die cut sticker|<b>Die cut sticker<br>for our Makerspace<br><i>(03/06/25)</i></b>
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File:First stickers.jpg|alt=colorful stickers printed on Roland printer|<b>stickers printed on our<br>new Roland printer<br><i>(01/26/25)</i></b>
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</gallery>
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{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
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Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack!
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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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{{Template:Footer}}
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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]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Volunteers Needed]]

Latest revision as of 10:48, 30 March 2025

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!

No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".

However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.

Always leave the space better than you found it.


Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

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



Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Vinyl Cutting  
  Printers — Large Format  
  Printers — Dye Sublimation  
  Printers  


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 our new Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.

Training

No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
However, be sure to log your printing job on the Printer Usage Form.
  • Roland TruVIS Usage Form

    Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf

Tips

☐ Weeding is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.

Regular Maintenance Guidelines

From the Roland VG3-640 User's Manual
"To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the following maintenance at the appropriate times on a daily basis."
Timing Item
Before daily operations Print head check
Before daily operations Ink mixing (white ink)

Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink,

shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),

and then reinsert this pouch tray.

After daily operations Cleaning the Media Path
Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller
If a message appears Cleaning around the Print Heads

(manual cleaning)

When the discharged fluid is ready to overflow

Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid

If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears

Other maintenance items Types and Timing of Maintenance

Equipment Lists

Roland Large Format Printer Cutter

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Resources Owner
picture of Roland large format printer Large Format

Printer Cutter

(54 inch wide)

Level 2 badge
 ROLAND TruVIS VG3-540 website PPM

Dedicated Computer

Computer Software Monitors Processor /
Graphics 		Memory /
Storage 		Owner
HP Pavilion

All-in-One

Desktop

Level 1 badge
 Microsoft Windows 11 Home,

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite,

VersaWorks 6.17.0, Inkscape,

Edge and Chrome browsers,

and more.

24 inch,

landscape

(touch display)

12th Gen Intel(R)

Core(TM) i5-12400T

1.80 GHz,

Intel(R)

UHD Graphics 730

12 GB,

952 GB

PPM
☐ Do not expect files on the computer or in the VersaWorks queues to be saved.
☐ You are responsible for your own backups.

Hand Tools

☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Policies

Materials

SCAN OUR QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE (via PayPal).

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

Printing Software

VersaWorks
VersaWorks 6 Users Manual

Design Software

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

Member Showcase

  • Pikes Peak Makerspace die cut sticker

    Die cut sticker
    for our Makerspace
    (03/06/25)

  • colorful stickers printed on Roland printer

    stickers printed on our
    new Roland printer
    (01/26/25)

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

QR Codes
  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation

Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack!

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.

 

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