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


'''STL is an acronym that stands for stereolithography''', a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model exclusively with triangles.
No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".


This file format is commonly used in 3D Printing, and it is commonly generated by Computer Aided Design (CAD) software or a 3D scanner.
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.


The STL format does not include color, textures, or metadata (author, date of creation, etc.) of objects.
'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''


STL is a very common file format, but alternative formats include OBJ and STEP.
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
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==Classes==
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: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.
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File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
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==Tips==
==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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!Timing
!Item
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|'''Before daily operations'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/dee1625459182509_4.html '''Print head check''']
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|'''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.
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|'''After daily operations'''
|'''[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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|'''If a message appears'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/rof1627273508695.html '''Cleaning around the Print Heads''']
(manual cleaning)
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|'''When the discharged fluid is ready to&nbsp;overflow'''
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[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/pnm1657861742633.html '''Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid''']


===Software at PPM that previews STL===
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
:Visual Studio Code (with extension)
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:'''[[mediawikiwiki:Extension:3D|MediaWiki (with 3D Extension)]]'''
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:(not Adobe Bridge)
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:[[wikipedia:Preview_(macOS)|'''Preview (macOS)''']] — on Wikipedia
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:(Procreate supports only OBJ and USD.)
|'''Other maintenance items'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
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===Software at PPM that Imports STL ===
==Equipment Lists==
:[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0''']
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
:'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — "[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] and [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] fully support the STL file format."
{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Large Format'''
'''Printer Cutter'''


===Software at PPM that Exports STL===
'''(54 inch wide)'''
:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=ASM-EXPORT-DESIGN Autodesk Fusion]''' — Export designs
|ROLAND
:[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/files/import_export/stl.html '''Blender 4.0''']
|TruVIS VG3-540
:'''[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/format/STL.html Mathematica]''' — "[https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Import.html Import] and [https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/Export.html Export] fully support the STL file format."
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
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==Classes==
===Dedicated Computer===
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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Links to external sites:
|Picture
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html STL files]''' — on Adobe.com
|Computer
:'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia
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|Monitors
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|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
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:☐ '''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.


==Member Showcase==
{{Red Tags}}
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== Related Pages==
==Related Software==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
:'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]'''
:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]'''
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''


:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
==='''Printing Software'''===
:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''VersaWorks'''
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


== Curated Links==
== Additional Help ==
Links to member-recommended external sites:
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html STL files]''' — on Adobe.com
: Download files and models from '''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery], [https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''', '''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''', or '''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
: '''[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura/ Cura slicer]''' — alternative to PrusaSlicer
: '''[https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer Orca Slicer]''' -— alternative to PrusaSlicer
== For Additional Help==
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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&nbsp;community.
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[[Category:Software]]
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.
[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]


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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.
  • 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
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.

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