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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!'''


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


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into a reality.
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]]'''


[[File:Building_sign_2.jpg|alt=Building sign 2|233x233px|thumb|'''Volunteers painting our logo on the building.(May 2018)'''|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Building_sign_2.jpg]]'''Contact Info'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|[[File:Maker logo.png|center|frameless|100x100px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Maker_logo.png]]
|<center>'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/ (This) Wiki]'''</center>
|[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/ https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org]
|November 2021
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|<center>'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/ website]'''</center>
|[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/ https://pikespeakmakerspace.org]
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|<center>'''email'''</center>
|[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/M@pikespeakmakerspace.org m@pikespeakmakerspace.org]
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|<center>'''phone'''</center>
|719-445-MAKE (6253)
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{{Template:Contact Us}}


{{Member Code of Conduct}}
<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">
==About Pikes Peak Makerspace==
&bull; We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region. We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM&nbsp;also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and&nbsp;instruction.


&bull; We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community
<br>
==Classes==
:{{Template:Classes}}


&bull; Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
: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>
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:PPM-rates-2022-halfsheet.pdf|alt=PPM-rates-2022|<center>'''2022 PPM Membership'''</center>
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
</gallery>
</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]'''


==PPM Area Captains==
:'''"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."'''
{| class="wikitable"
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!'''Area'''
!Timing
!Area Captain
!Item
!Picture
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
|-
|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/3D_Printing 3D Printing]'''
|'''Before daily operations'''
|Trevor Banks
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/dee1625459182509_4.html '''Print head check''']
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|-
|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/3D_Scanning 3D Scanning]'''
|'''Before daily operations'''
|Trevor Banks
|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.
|-
|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/CNC CNC]'''
|'''After daily operations'''
|Trevor Banks
|'''[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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|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers Computers]'''
|''Volunteers needed''
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|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Electronics Electronics]'''
|'''If a message appears'''
|Steve Leininger
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/rof1627273508695.html '''Cleaning around the Print Heads''']
|
(manual cleaning)
|
|-
|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Large_Format_Printing Large Format Printing]'''
|'''When the discharged fluid is ready to&nbsp;overflow'''
|''Volunteers needed''
|
|
|
[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''']
|-
|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Laser Laser]'''
|Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)
Lisa MacNicol (BOSSLASER)
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|-
|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Metal_Shop Metal Shop]'''
|'''Other maintenance items'''
|Trevor Banks
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
|
|}
|
 
==Equipment Lists==
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Manufacturer
|Model<br>Number
|Resources
|-
|-
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Powder_Coating_Area Powder Coating]'''
|Trevor Banks
|
|
|
|'''Large Format'''
|-
'''Printer Cutter'''
|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Vinyl_Cutting Vinyl Cutter]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
'''(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;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
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|'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wood_Shop Wood Shop]'''
|Mike Kentta
Rodney Roy
Henry Doheny
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|
|}
|}
==PPM Admin Links==
 
===Dedicated Computer===
{| class="wikitable"
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
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|Picture
!
|Computer
!Link
|Software
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
|Monitors
|Processor / <br>Graphics
|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
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|<center>'''JoinIt'''</center>
|https://www.joinit.org/o/pikes-peak-makerspace
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|<center>'''Mailchimp'''</center>
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|<center>'''PayPal'''</center>
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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|[[File:Logo Meetup.png|alt=Logo Meetup|center|frameless|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_Meetup.png]]
|<center>'''Meetup'''</center>
|https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
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|-
|[[File:Logo slack.png|alt=Logo slack|center|frameless|66x66px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_slack.png]]
|<center>'''Slack'''</center>
|https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA
|
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|-
|[[File:Logo Trello.png|alt=Logo Trello|center|frameless|66x66px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_Trello.png]]
|<center>'''Trello'''</center>
|https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects
|
|
|}
==Social Media Links==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!
!
!Link
!Date Joined
|-
|[[File:2021 Facebook icon.png|center|frameless|alt=|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:2021_Facebook_icon.png]]
|<center>'''Facebook'''</center>
|https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace
|<center>September 2014</center>
|-
|[[File:Instagram logo 2016.png|alt=Instagram logo 2016|center|frameless|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Instagram_logo_2016.png]]
|<center>'''Instagram&nbsp;'''</center>
|https://www.instagram.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
|
|
|-
|[[File:Twitter-logo.png|alt=Twitter-logo|center|frameless|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Twitter-logo.png]]
|<center>'''Twitter'''</center>
|https://twitter.com/PikesPeakMakers
|<center>April 2015</center>
|-
|[[File:YouTube Logo 2017.png|center|frameless|alt=|75x75px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:YouTube_Logo_2017.png]]
|<center>'''YouTube'''</center>
|https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg
|<center>Sep 4, 2014</center>
|}
|}
==Other Links==
:☐ '''You are responsible for your own backups.'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
:☐ '''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.'''
!
!Link
!Date Joined
|-
|
|<center>'''Amazon Smile'''</center>
|https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-0876257
|
|-
|[[File:Logo ebay.png|center|frameless|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_ebay.png]]
|<center>'''eBay'''</center>
|https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace
|<center>09/22/16</center>
|-
|[[File:Logo Etsy.png|alt=Logo Etsy|center|frameless|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_Etsy.png]]
|<center>'''Etsy'''</center>
|https://www.etsy.com/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace
|<center>2020</center>
|-
|[[File:Logo GitHub.png|alt=Logo GitHub|center|frameless|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_GitHub.png]]
|<center>'''GitHub'''</center>
|https://github.com/rjanke/PikesPeakMakerspace
|
|-
|[[File:Logo LibraryThing.png|alt=Logo LibraryThing|center|frameless|85x85px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_LibraryThing.png]]
|<center>'''LibraryThing'''</center>
|https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace
|<center>January 2022</center>
|-
|[[File:Logo Thingiverse.png|alt=Logo Thingiverse|center|frameless|50x50px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Logo_Thingiverse.png]]
|<center>'''Thingiverse&nbsp;'''</center>
|
|
|}&bull; Pikes Peak Makerspace participates in the '''AmazonSmile program'''. Sign up at '''https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-0876257''' and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to PPM, at no cost to you.


==PPM Directors and Coordinators==
==Policies==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
'''Materials'''
|+
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.
!Picture
!Member
!'''Title'''
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
|-
|
|'''Drew Johnson'''
|Executive Director
|
|-
|
|'''Trevor Banks'''
|Operations Director
|
|-
|
|'''Gabriela Lisboa'''
|Membership Director&nbsp;
|
|-
|[[File:Neil DiSylvester.jpg|alt=Neil DiSylvester|center|frameless|100x100px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Neil_DiSylvester.jpg]]
|'''Neil DiSylvester '''


|Social Media Coordinator&nbsp;
{{Red Tags}}
|03/13/22
|}
==PPM Board of Directors==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Newly Elected November 2021
!'''Picture'''
!'''Member'''
!'''Title'''
|-
|[[File:John Norton.jpg|alt=John Norton|center|frameless|120x120px|John Norton|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:John_Norton.jpg]]
|'''John Norton'''
|BOD President
|-
|
|'''Nina Ellis-Frischmann&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
|BOD Treasurer
|-
|
|'''Jason Taylor'''
|BOD Secretary
|-
|
|'''Les Frischmann'''
|BOD Member at Large&nbsp;
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+November 2020
!'''Picture'''
!'''Member'''
!'''Title'''
|-
|[[File:John Norton.jpg|alt=John Norton|center|frameless|120x120px|John Norton|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:John_Norton.jpg]]
|'''John Norton'''
|BOD President
|-
|
|'''Nina Ellis-Frischmann&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
|BOD Treasurer
|-
|
|'''John Marshall'''
|BOD Secretary
|-
|
|'''Trevor Banks'''
|BOD Member at Large&nbsp;
|-
|
|'''Les Frischmann'''
|BOD Member at Large
|}
==PPM Founder==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Picture
!Member
!'''Title'''
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
|-
|[[File:Chris Vestal at the MAC.jpg|alt=Chris Vestal at the MAC|center|frameless|128x128px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Chris_Vestal_at_the_MAC.jpg]]
|'''Chris Vestal'''
|PPM Founder
|
|}


==Related Software==


<hr><center>
==='''Printing Software'''===
Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,
:'''VersaWorks'''


located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
== Additional Help ==
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!


[https://www.google.com/maps/place/735+E+Pikes+Peak+Ave,+Colorado+Springs,+CO+80903/@38.8330369,-104.8137709,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8713451b3f4d8a5d:0x9cdb13d58ec1500d!8m2!3d38.8330369!4d-104.8115822?hl=en Google Map]&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;[https://www.visitcos.com/travel-tools/webcam/ Colorado Springs Webcams]&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;[https://weather.com/weather/today/l/c5baf779c6d5406f64806f25c9622372356cabc4d6418936e9785b3b58d4a2b0 Weather Conditions]
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.
  • 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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