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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 reality.
'''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.'''''
 
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
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[[File:Burst.png|alt=Welcome banner|right|frameless|Burst welcome page|250x250px]]
==Classes==
:{{Template: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.
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
</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]'''


==What is a wiki?==
:'''"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."'''
A wiki is a website that allows quick editing of its content and structure by its users. The&nbsp;most popular wiki is&nbsp;Wikipedia.
{| class="wikitable"
"Fun fact"... the term "wiki" actually means quick in&nbsp;Hawaiian.
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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,


==The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki==
shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),  
'''This Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki''' is a trusted source for information about our Shared Tools, Equipment Lists, and Infrastructure.


It will also include all the Procedures, and Rules and Policies for our Makerspace.
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''']


The Pikes Peak Makerspace Wiki was '''first launched in the middle of May 2015''' by James Gravert and Brandon&nbsp;Hall.
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
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|'''Other maintenance items'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
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Unfortunately, it was taken down for a period of time, but fortunately '''in the middle of 2021 it was reestablished from backups''' by Brandon&nbsp;Hall.
==Equipment Lists==
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===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
{| class="wikitable"
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|Model<br>Number
|Resources
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|'''Large Format'''
'''Printer Cutter'''


=== [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wiki_Management_Checklist Wiki Management Checklist] ===
'''(54 inch wide)'''
|ROLAND
|TruVIS VG3-540
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
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==PPM Wiki Makers==
===Dedicated Computer===
:'''Brandon Hall, '''hard core admin and hosting
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:'''Warren Jokinen, '''admin lite and content wrangling, (since 11/10/21)
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
::warren@pikespeakmakerspace.org
|Picture
:Send us a Direct Message on Slack, or post your ideas to the Slack channel #ppm-wiki
|Computer
|Software
|Monitors
|Processor / <br>Graphics
|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.'''


==MediaWiki==
==Policies==
MediaWiki is free open source software (FOSS) used to edit and publish Wikipedia as well as many other wikis, including our Pikes Peak Makerspace wiki.
'''Materials'''
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.


Links to external sites:
{{Red Tags}}


=== [[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|Powered by MediaWiki]] ===
==Related Software==


=== [[mediawikiwiki:Manual:Deciding_whether_to_use_a_wiki_as_your_website_type|Deciding whether to use a wiki as your website type]] ===
==='''Printing Software'''===
:'''VersaWorks'''


==Curated Links==
== Additional Help ==
Links to external sites:
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!


===[https://www.finewoodworking.com/shop-tips Sites using MediaWiki] ===
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.


==Other Fun Stuff==
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Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
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===[[Other Makerspace Wikis]]===
===[[Other Wikis]]===
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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.

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.