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===Benefits ===
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!'''
:'''PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:'''
 
:(walk in, show proof of membership)
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.'''''
 
<br>
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
 
 
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==Classes==
:{{Template:Classes}}
 
:To help out with our Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack ##roland-printer
 
==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 Roland TruVIS Printer Usage Form.
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
</gallery>
 
==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  [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html 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&nbsp;basis."'''
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|+
|+
!Company
!Timing
!WebsitePlease see the Pinned Message in the 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack for the discount code.
!Item
! Benefit
!Directions to
|-
|-
|[[File:Logo WOODCRAFT.jpg|alt=Logo WOODCRAFT|center|frameless|120x120px]]
|'''Before daily operations'''
|'''[https://www.woodcraft.com/stores/colorado-springs Woodcraft of Colorado Springs]'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/dee1625459182509_4.html '''Print head check''']
|10% discount&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
|[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/735+E+Pikes+Peak+Ave,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80903/4438+Austin+Bluffs+Pkwy,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80918/@38.8640832,-104.8155216,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8713451b3f4d8a5d:0x9cdb13d58ec1500d!2m2!1d-104.8115822!2d38.8330369!1m5!1m1!1s0x871348b57b304d7b:0x41633dc0111dd545!2m2!1d-104.7495772!2d38.8960843 '''4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway''']
|-
|-
|[[File:Logo CO Lumber.png|alt=Logo CO Lumber|center|frameless|120x120px]]
|'''Before daily operations'''
|'''[https://columber.net/ CO Lumber Specialties]'''
|Ink mixing (white ink)
|10% discount
Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink,  
|[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/735+E+Pikes+Peak+Ave,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80903/3636+N+Stone+Ave,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80907/@38.8592252,-104.8510654,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8713451b3f4d8a5d:0x9cdb13d58ec1500d!2m2!1d-104.8115822!2d38.8330369!1m5!1m1!1s0x87134f95d9a1ed47:0x7ee3f5e71bd8f6f1!2m2!1d-104.8164608!2d38.8855816 '''3636 Stone Avenue''']
 
shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),  
 
and then reinsert this pouch tray.
|-
|-
|[[File:Logo General Air.png|alt=Logo General Air|center|frameless|120x120px]]
|'''After daily operations'''
|'''[https://www.generalair.com/colorado-springs/ GENERAL AIR]'''
|'''[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]'''
|10% discount
|[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/735+East+Pikes+Peak+Avenue,+Colorado+Springs,+CO/3031+N+Nevada+Ave,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80907/@38.854232,-104.8510654,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8713451b3f4d8a5d:0x9cdb13d58ec1500d!2m2!1d-104.8115822!2d38.8330369!1m5!1m1!1s0x87134f8d9b70fc95:0x860d99e3f06a9c6a!2m2!1d-104.8187634!2d38.8760784 '''3031 N Nevada Ave.''']
|-
|-
|[[File:Logo ACE.png|alt=Logo ACE|center|frameless|60x60px]]
|
|'''[https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/14531 ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens]'''
|
|10% discount
|[https://www.google.com/maps/dir/735+East+Pikes+Peak+Avenue,+Colorado+Springs,+CO/1830+B+W+Uintah+St,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80904/@38.8417527,-104.8496379,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8713451b3f4d8a5d:0x9cdb13d58ec1500d!2m2!1d-104.8115822!2d38.8330369!1m5!1m1!1s0x87135ab25357c61f:0xd67ec4e1eda1161c!2m2!1d-104.848791!2d38.8501225 '''1830 W Uintah Street''']
|-
|-
!
|'''If a message appears'''
!
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/rof1627273508695.html '''Cleaning around the Print Heads''']
!
(manual cleaning)
!
|-
|'''When the discharged fluid is ready to&nbsp;overflow'''
|
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/pnm1657861742633.html '''Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid''']
 
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
|-
|
|
|-
|'''Other maintenance items'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
|}
 
==Equipment Lists==
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Manufacturer
|Model<br>Number
|Resources
|-
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|'''Large Format'''
'''Printer Cutter'''
 
'''(54 inch wide)'''
|ROLAND
|TruVIS VG3-540
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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===Dedicated Computer===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
|Picture
|Computer
|Software
|Monitors
|Processor / <br>Graphics
|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
|-
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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:'''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1w64QIMzgcL5asnWsHt--_SfCBWMR6G0I&ll=38.87337097871852%2C-104.76426397564956&z=12 Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts]'''
:☐ '''You are responsible for your own backups.'''
:'''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1RAjYygu317P2n9vz9k_NNo84QnjfAFMZ&usp=sharing Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers]'''
:☐ '''Do not expect files on the computer to be saved for you.'''
:
:☐ '''Do not expect files in the VersaWorks queues to be saved for you.'''
: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'''
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.
 
{{Red Tags}}
 
==Related Software==
 
==='''Printing Software'''===
:'''VersaWorks'''
 
== Additional Help ==
Use our #roland-printer 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&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.
 
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Latest revision as of 17:47, 25 August 2026

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.


Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Printers — Dye Sublimation
Vinyl Cutting



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



Classes

Browse and Pay for PPM Classes
To help out with our Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack ##roland-printer

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 Roland TruVIS Printer Usage Form.

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
Large Format

Printer Cutter

(54 inch wide)

ROLAND TruVIS VG3-540 website

Dedicated Computer

Picture Computer Software Monitors Processor /
Graphics
Memory /
Storage
☐ You are responsible for your own backups.
☐ Do not expect files on the computer to be saved for you.
☐ Do not expect files in the VersaWorks queues to be saved for you.

Policies

Materials

USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.

Red Tags

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

Additional Help

Use our #roland-printer 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 outdated information.