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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!'''


[[File:Level_2_badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|100x100px]]
No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
'''The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.'''<br>Additional training is required to use our Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.<br>Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or&nbsp;fabrics.
 
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
 
'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''


Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
<br>
<br>
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
<br>
<br>
{{Template:Safety}}
{{Template:Contact Us}}


==Classes and Training==
<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">


==='''[[New Member Orientation]]'''===
<br>
===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
==Classes==
:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on&nbsp;Slack.
:{{Template:Classes}}
:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''


===Classes===
:To help out with our Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack ##roland-printer
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
===Training ===
==Training==
Be sure to log your usage with the new form
:'''No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".'''
<gallery>
:However, be sure to log your printing job on the Roland TruVIS Printer Usage Form.
File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|<center>Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf</center>
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Tips===
==Tips==
:'''[https://www.unitconverters.net/temperature/celsius-to-fahrenheit.htm Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit]'''
:☐ '''Weeding''' is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.
<br>
 
:The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, so use your phone just in case.
==Regular Maintenance Guidelines==
:'''From the Roland VG3-640  [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html User's Manual]'''


===For Additional Help===
:'''"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."'''
: Use the #general channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Timing
!Item
|-
|'''Before daily operations'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/dee1625459182509_4.html '''Print head check''']
|-
|'''Before daily operations'''
|Ink mixing (white ink)
Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink,


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


===Dye Sublimation Printing ===
and then reinsert this pouch tray.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!'''Picture'''
|'''After daily operations'''
!'''Item'''
|'''[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]'''
!'''Manufacturer'''
!'''Model<br>Number'''
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
!'''Manual'''
!Owner
!'''Status'''
|-
|-
|[[File:Sublimation printer.jpg|alt=Sublimation printer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''sublimation printer'''
|Sawgrass
|SG500
|
|
|[https://www.sawgrassink.com/ website]
|
|Property of
|-
Mike Warner
|'''If a message appears'''
|Working
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/rof1627273508695.html '''Cleaning around the Print Heads''']
 
(manual cleaning)
(01/15/23)
|-
|-
|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''When the discharged fluid is ready to&nbsp;overflow'''
|'''heat press'''
|power press
|
|
|
|[https://powerpress-us.com/ website]
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/pnm1657861742633.html '''Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid''']
|PPM
[[Donations Received#2022 Donations|Donated by Kathy Douglas]]
|Working


(01/15/23)
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
|-
|-
|[[File:Mug press.jpg|alt=Mug press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''mug press'''
|GEO Knight & Co
|K3
|
|
|[https://www.heatpress.com/ www.heatpress.com]
|
|Property of
Mike Warner
|Working
 
(01/15/23)
|-
|-
|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
|'''Other maintenance items'''
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
|<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
|<center>'''Status'''</center>
|}
|}


===Dye Sublimation Computer ===
==Equipment Lists==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
!Picture
{| class="wikitable"
!Item
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
!<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
!<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
|Item
!<center>'''System'''
|Manufacturer
'''Software'''</center>
|Model<br>Number
!<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
|Resources
!<center>'''CPU'''</center>
!<center>'''Memory'''</center>
!<center>'''Storage'''</center>
!<center>'''Application'''
'''Software'''</center>
!<center>'''Owner'''</center>
!<center>'''Status<br>Up/Down'''</center>
|-
|-
|[[File:Dye sub laptop.jpg|alt=Dye sublimation area laptop|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|
|'''laptop&nbsp;computer'''  
|'''Large Format'''
("Insight-1")
'''Printer Cutter'''
|hp
|EliteBook 8570w
| Windows 10 Pro
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|Intel Core-i7 2.30&nbsp;GHz
|4 GB
|750 GB HDD
|Sawgrass Print Manager,


Silhouette Studio,
'''(54 inch wide)'''
 
|ROLAND
Creative Studio,
|TruVIS VG3-540
 
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
Google Chrome
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|PPM
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|Up
|
|-
|
|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
|
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
|
|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
|<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
|<center>'''System'''
'''Software'''</center>
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
|<center>'''CPU'''</center>
|<center>'''Memory'''</center>
|<center>'''Storage'''</center>
|<center>'''Application'''
'''Software'''</center>
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
|<center>'''Status<br>Up/Down'''</center>
|}
|}


===Hand Tools===
===Dedicated Computer===
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
!'''Picture'''
|Picture
!'''Item'''
|Computer
!'''Manufacturer'''
|Software
!'''Model'''
|Monitors
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|Processor / <br>Graphics
!'''Manual'''
|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
!'''Owner'''
|-
|-
|[[File:Swingline laminator.jpg|alt=Swingline laminator|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|
|'''9"<br>THERMAL<br>LAMINATOR'''
|
|Swingline
|
|INSPIRE&nbsp;PLUS
|
|<p style="text-align:right;">$30</p>
|
|yes, and [https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1249537/Swingline-Inspire-Plus.html#manual online]
|
|PPM
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|-
|
|[[File:Postal scale.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|
|'''Digital'''
|
'''Postal Scale (USB)'''
|
|stamps.com
|
| SDC 550 5LB
|
|<p style="text-align:right;">$64</p>
|no
|PPM
|-
|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
|<center>'''Model'''</center>
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
|}
|}
:☐ '''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.'''


: Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
==Policies==
 
'''Materials'''
===[[Donations Received]]===
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.
===[[Wish List#Large Format Printing|Wish List]]===
Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
==Software==
 
===Design Software===
:[[Adobe Illustrator Tips|'''Adobe Illustrator''']]
:[[Adobe Photoshop Tips|'''Adobe Photoshop''']]
:[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips|'''CorelDRAW X6''']]
:[[Inkscape Tips|'''Inkscape''']]
:[[Canva Tips|'''Canva''']]
:[[Procreate app Tips|'''Procreate''']]
 
==Benefits and Policies==
{{Member Benefits}}


===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
{{Red Tags}}
===Materials===
: SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE
: 1) Per Page Print- $2.00
: 2) Small Blanks- $0.25
: 3) Mugs and Large Blanks- $0.75
: 4) Per Page Print PLUS Donation- $3
: If you choose, you can use this option to pay
: per page, plus donating an extra $1.00


===Red Tags===
==Related Software==


:Use a [[New Member Orientation#Red Tags|'''Red Tag''']], which can be found in the '''red tag area''', to designate broken&nbsp;equipment.
==='''Printing Software'''===
:'''VersaWorks'''


{{Scrap and Trash}}
== Additional Help ==
Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not&nbsp;recyclable. (?)
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!


==Member Showcase==
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.
<gallery>
File:Sub printed items.jpg|alt=Sublimation Printing examples|<center>Sublimation Printing<br>examples<br>(01/15/23)</center>
</gallery>


{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
==See Also==
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
:'''[[Computers]]'''
:'''[[Large Format Printing]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
:'''[[Assembly Table (Clean Projects)]]'''
==Curated Links==
Links to other sites (external links):
===[https://www.sawgrassink.com/printers/sg500 Sawgrass SG500 printer]===
===[https://dyetrans.com/ Condé Systems, Inc]===
==Other Fun Stuff==
Links to other sites (external links):
:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/getting-started/projects Sawgrass, Create Something New]'''
<br>
<hr>
{{Template:Footer}}
{{Template:Footer}}
 
<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">
[[Category:Hardware]]
[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]

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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