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STL File Format Tips
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!'''


'''STL is an acronym that stands for stereolithography''', a method to approximate the surface geometry of a 3D model exclusively with triangles.
No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".


This file format is commonly used in 3D Printing, and it is commonly generated by Computer Aided Design (CAD) software or a 3D scanner.
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.


The STL format does not include color, textures, or metadata (author, date of creation, etc.) of objects.
'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''


STL is a very common file format, but alternative formats include OBJ and STEP.
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==Tips==


===Software at PPM that previews STL===
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
VSCode?
 
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''


(not Adobe Bridge)


===Software at PPM that Imports STL===
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===Software at PPM that Exports STL===
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==Classes==
==Classes==
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
Links to external sites:


'''[[wikipedia:STL_(file_format)|STL (file format)]]''' — on Wikipedia
: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.


==Member Showcase==
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File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
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==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]'''


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:'''"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
!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,


== Related Pages ==
shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
::'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
::'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
::'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
::'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
::'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
::[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
===  https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/vector/stl-file.html===


==Curated Links==
and then reinsert this pouch tray.
Links to member-recommended external sites:
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:'''[https://www.pixar.com/usd Pixar's Universal Scene Description (USD) technology]'''
|'''After daily operations'''
:'''[https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/quick-look/ Apple Developer Augmented Reality]''' — Examples with animations
|'''[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]'''
:'''[https://developer.nvidia.com/usd What is Universal Scene Description?]''' — Resources on NVIDIA.com
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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''']


==For Additional Help==
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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: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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|'''Other maintenance items'''
<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
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==Equipment Lists==
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
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'''Printer Cutter'''


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'''(54 inch wide)'''
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|TruVIS VG3-540
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
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[[Category:Software]]
===Dedicated Computer===
[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]
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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.'''


==Policies==
'''Materials'''
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.


{{Red Tags}}


Fusion
==Related Software==


Mathematica
==='''Printing Software'''===
:'''VersaWorks'''


Photoshop
== 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&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.


Thingiverse
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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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