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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!'''


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a '''work area with soldering equipment, electronic equipment, and electronic components for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.'''
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.'''''


The area is available for all our members to use, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).<br>
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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


==External Training==
==Training==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".'''
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK38rpUy568 iFixit's Soldering 101]'''— Beginners Guide on YouTube
:However, be sure to log your printing job on the Roland TruVIS Printer Usage Form.
:'''[https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering.pdf Adafruit Guide To Excellent Soldering]''' (pdf)
:'''[https://learn.adafruit.com/search?q=solder Adafruit Learning System]''' — soldering pages


:'''[https://www.instructables.com/Basic-Electronics/ Basic Electronics]''' — on AUTODESK Instructables
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
:'''[https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Use+A+Multimeter/25632 How To Use A Multimeter]''' — IFIXIT Guide
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
</gallery>


== Tips ==
==Tips==
:'''''Measure twice, solder once.'''''
:☐ '''Weeding''' is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.


== Equipment Lists==
==Regular Maintenance Guidelines==
:'''From the Roland VG3-640  [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html User's Manual]'''


===Soldering Equipment===
:'''"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
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|Resources
|'''Before daily operations'''
|Owner
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/dee1625459182509_4.html '''Print head check''']
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|[[File:HAKKO soldering station.jpg|alt=HAKKO soldering station|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''Before daily operations'''
|'''soldering stations (2)'''
|Ink mixing (white ink)
'''70W'''
Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink,
|HAKKO
 
DFX-888D
shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),
|[https://hakkousa.com/products/soldering/soldering-irons.html '''HAKKO''']
 
[https://hakkousa.com/fx-888d '''DFX-888D''']
and then reinsert this pouch tray.
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|[[File:Fume Extractor.jpg|alt=Fume Extractor|160x160px|center|frameless|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Fume_Extractor.jpg]]
|'''After daily operations'''
|'''Fume Extractor'''
|'''[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]'''
|PACE
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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''']
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
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|[[File:REFLOW OVEN.jpg|alt=REFLOW OVEN|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Other maintenance items'''
|'''solder reflow oven'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
|James Gravert
|[[:File:SMD Reflow Oven.pdf|'''Class Documentation''']]
(by Adam&nbsp;Gleason) 
 
'''https://whizoo.com'''
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===Hand Tools===
==Equipment Lists==
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
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|Item
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Model
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|Resources
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|Owner
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|[[File:Multimeter.jpg|center|frameless|160x160px]]
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|'''DIGITAL MULTIMETERS'''
|'''Large Format'''
'''Printer Cutter'''


'''CEN-TECH'''
'''(54 inch wide)'''
 
|ROLAND
'''7 FUNCTION'''
|TruVIS VG3-540
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|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
|Harbor Freight
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|'''[https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Use+A+Multimeter/25632 How To Use A Multimeter]'''
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===Dedicated Computer===
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|Computer
|Software
|Monitors
|Processor / <br>Graphics
|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
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|<br>'''heat guns (2)'''<br><br>
|WAGNER
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:☐ '''You are responsible for your own backups.'''
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
:☐ '''Do not expect files on the computer to be saved for you.'''
:'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''
:☐ '''Do not expect files in the VersaWorks queues to be saved for you.'''
 
===Books===
:'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace/electronicsarea Our electronics-related books]''' — on LibraryThing.com
 
==Benefits==
{{Member Benefits}}


==Policies==
==Policies==
'''Materials'''
'''Materials'''
:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.
:'''''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''''
 
{{Red Tags}}
{{Red Tags}}


==Related Pages==
==Related Software==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:[[Electronics|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Electronics'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[PPM_Library|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''PPM Library'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
==='''Printing Software'''===
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''VersaWorks'''
:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Computers -- Vintage|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Vintage'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


==Hand-Curated Links==
== Additional Help ==
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!
:'''[https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Tools/fx888d.pdf Instruction Manual]''' — HAKKO-FX888D soldering station on sparkfun.com


:'''[https://hackaday.com/ HACKADAY]''' — community database of open-source hardware designs
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.
:'''[https://makezine.com/comparison/boards Maker's Guide to Boards]''' — Make magazine
:'''[[wikipedia:Right_to_repair#:~:text=Right%20to%20repair%20is%20a,protecting%20a%20right%20to%20repair|Right to Repair]]''' — on Wikipedia


==For Additional Help==
: Use the PPM Slack channel #electronics
:[[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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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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