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The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics.

Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

In case of emergency, call 911.

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.

FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.

SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.

Please DO NOT paint indoors.

Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room

Impairment

The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.

Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Volunteers needed

To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.

View all PPM Area Captains

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Be sure to log your usage with the new form

Dye Sublimation
Usage Form.pdf

Tips

Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit

The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, so use your phone just in case.

For Additional Help

Use the #general channel in Slack!

Equipment Lists

Dye Sublimation Printing

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner
	Thermal label printer, 203DPI	MUNBYN	MUNBYN ITPP941	User Manual	$180	PPM
	sublimation printer		Sawgrass SG500	Knowledge Base	$700	Property of Mike Warner
	heat press	power press		website		PPM Donated by Kathy Douglas
	mug press	GEO Knight & Co	K3	www.heatpress.com		Property of Mike Warner
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner

Dye Sublimation Computer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	CPU	Memory	Storage	System Software	Application Software	Estimated Value	Owner
	laptop computer ("Insight-1")	hp	EliteBook 8570w	Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz	4 GB	750 GB HDD	Windows 10 Pro	Sawgrass Print Manager, Silhouette Studio, Creative Studio, Google Chrome	?	PPM (donated by Mishel A.)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	CPU	Memory	Storage	System Software	Application Software	Estimated Value	Owner

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner
	9" THERMAL LAMINATOR	Swingline	INSPIRE PLUS	yes, and online	$30	PPM
	Digital Postal Scale (USB)	stamps.com	SDC 550 5LB	no	$64	PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Donations Received

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

Adobe Photoshop

CorelDRAW X6

Inkscape

Canva

Procreate

Benefits and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

(bring proof of membership)


Company	Website	Benefit	Directions to
	Woodcraft of Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
	CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
	GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
	ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street

Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts

Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers

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.

Equipment Reservations

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

Scrap and Trash

Trash day is MONDAY

Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)

Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.

Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.

Always leave the space better than you found it.

Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable. (?)

Member Showcase

Sublimation Printing
examples
(01/15/23)
Sublimation Printed
mug with artwork
Sublimation Printed
mug with PPM logo

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

Sawgrass SG500 printer

Condé Systems, Inc

Other Fun Stuff