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[[File:Large Format Printer Area.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer Area|thumb|300x300px|'''Large Format Printer Area''']]
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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an HP Designjet 510 Large Format Printer''' for its members.
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[[File:Training Level 2 icon.pdf|alt=Training Level 2 icon|frameless]]'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment'''.  
 
  
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Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
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No reservations are required for our Large Format Printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
  
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{{Template:Safety}}
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However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
  
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==Classes and Training==
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(Our HP LFP does not have its own dedicated computer.)
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<br>
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<br>
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]
  
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===Area Captain===
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Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
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:(Open)
 
  
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=== Classes ===
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
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===For Help ===
 
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:Use the #large-format-printer channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
 
  
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:'''Get started here: Large Format Printer Refresher video by Logan Henning'''
 
  
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:"DO NOT TURN OFF / USE STANDBY INSTEAD"
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<br>
  
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<gallery>
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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File:Large Format Printer display.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer display|<center><b>Large Format Printer</b><br>display</center>
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:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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File:Large Format Printer steps (9).jpg|alt=Large Format Printer steps (9)|<center><b>Large Format Printer</b><br>steps (9)</center>
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:[[Dye_Sublimation_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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</gallery>
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<br>
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{{Template:Contact Us}}
  
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:[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Users Guide - External Link]]
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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<br>
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==Classes ==
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.
  
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:[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Quick Reference Guide - External Link]]
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==Training==
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:☐  '''After loading a new roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the&nbsp;printer.)'''
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:
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:☐  Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if&nbsp;necessary.
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:☐  Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power&nbsp;cord.
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:☐  Plain paper is recyclable.
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:☐  Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable. (Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable, either.)
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<br>
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf|alt=Large Format Printer Usage Form|'''Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf'''
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File:Hp 510 front power switch.jpg|'''HP Designjet 510<br>front power button'''
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File:HP Designjet 510 panel.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510 display|'''HP Designjet 510<br>display'''
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File:HP Designjet 510 load paper.jpg|alt=load paper steps (6)|'''HP Designjet 510<br>load paper steps (6)'''
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</gallery>
  
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===Tip===
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==Tips==
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:Unfortunately, there are no Windows 10 drivers for our hp 5500ps Large Format Printer.
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:☐  The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or&nbsp;even manually), just use the scissors instead.
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:☐  If printer reports "Print Head Path Error 2", check the (Illustrator) file for any elements that might need to be trimmed to fit within the&nbsp;artboard.
  
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
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{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
 
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Large Format Printer
 
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!'''Picture'''
 
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!'''Item'''
 
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!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
 
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!'''Manual'''
 
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!'''Owner'''
 
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!'''Status'''
 
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!'''Problem<br>Description'''
 
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|[[File:5500ps.jpg|alt=hp 5500ps large format printer|center|frameless]]
 
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|'''Large Format Printer'''
 
  
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===Large Format Printer ===
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[[File:Training Level 2 icon.pdf|alt=Training Level 2 icon|frameless]]
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{| class="wikitable"
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|hp
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
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|designjet 5500ps
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$750</p>
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|Item
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|Yes
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|Manufacturer
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(pocket guide)
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|Model<br>Number
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|PPM
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|Resources
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|working
 
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(11/19/21)
 
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|[[File:Hp pocket guide.jpg|alt=hp pocket guide|center|frameless]]
 
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|'''Picture'''
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|[[File:HP Designjet 510.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510|center|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Item'''
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|'''Large Format'''
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|'''Manufacturer'''
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'''Inkjet Printer'''
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|'''Model<br>Number'''
 
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|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
 
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|'''Manual'''
 
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|'''Owner'''
 
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|'''Status'''
 
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|'''Problem<br>Description'''
 
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[[File:Wide Format Supplies cart.jpg|thumb|'''Large Format Printing Supplies''']]
 
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Large Format Printing Supplies
 
  
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'''(4-Color, 42 inch wide)<br>'''
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!'''Item'''
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
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!'''Weight'''
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|hewlett-packard
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!'''Size'''
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|'''HP Designjet 510'''
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!'''Quantity'''
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(memory upgraded to 416MB)
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!'''Recommendation'''
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|'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-designjet-510-printer-series/3737526/manuals Manuals]'''
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'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01614253 Specs]'''
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|'''Poster Grade Glossy Paper'''
 
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|'''Buy -- Almost Out'''
 
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|'''Matte White Canvas'''
 
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|'''Presentation Grade Matte Paper'''
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|[[File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''spindle hub replacement'''
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|36"
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'''(2")'''
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|'''Trevor Banks'''
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(04/12/22)
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|'''(3D-printed)'''
 
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|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
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|[[File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|20lb
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|'''spindle hub adapter'''
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|30"
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'''(3" to 2")'''
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|'''Trevor Banks'''
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(04/16/22)
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|'''(3D-printed)'''
 
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===Hand Tools===
 
===Hand Tools===
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:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
 
  
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:A 59" [[Rotary Cutter|'''Rotary Cutter''']] is available to use for large format printing projects.
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:☐ Use '''scissors''' to cut canvas, (the media profile "Canvas" does not allow cutting.)
  
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===[[Donations Received]]===
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:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use.
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===[[Wish List]]===
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:☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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==Benefits==
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{{Member Benefits}}
  
 
==Policies==
 
==Policies==
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'''Materials'''
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:SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
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:'''''If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.'''''
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:14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.
  
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===PPE===
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{{Red Tags}}
  
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=== Reservations===
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==Related Software==
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:No reservation system at this time. First come, first served. (It's usually available.)
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'''(Our HP Large Format Printer does not have its own dedicated computer.)'''
  
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=== Materials ===
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=== Design Software===
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:'''Cost'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:HW Paper $1.00 per foot, Canvas $3.00 per foot
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''Donate for Materials: [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]''' (use "Other" drop down menu)
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:'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]'''
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:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
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:Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
  
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===Scrap and Trash===
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
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:Please recycle plain paper.
 
  
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==Software ==
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===Printing Software===
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Any design software listed above, or:
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:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
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:'''[https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/print-pdfs-and-images-prvw15175/mac Preview]''' — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview
  
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=== Adobe Illustrator or Acrobat ===
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==Member Showcase==
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:Use either Illustrator or Acrobat from our  [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstation 3] to print large format files. (Windows 7 machine is required.)
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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:Some PPM members have good luck printing from Macintosh Snow Leopard OS and its built-in application Preview.
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File:Large vinyl banner.jpg|alt=Large Vinyl Banner by Debbie U|'''Large Vinyl Banner<br><i>by Debbie l Urquijo<br>(03/21/23)</i>'''
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File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|'''Canvas print of<br>Electric car'''
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File:Coffee mug poster.jpg|alt=Coffee mug poster|'''Large canvas print of<br>Coffee mug'''
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</gallery>
  
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== Showcase==
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{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
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===Photo Gallery===
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:(Displayed in no particular order.)
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==Additional Help==
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<gallery>
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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File:Coffee mug poster.jpg|alt=Coffee mug poster|<center>Coffee mug poster</center>
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File:RPi poster.jpg|alt=RPi poster|<center>RPi poster</center>
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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File:RPi Books poster.jpg|alt=RPi Books poster|<center>RPi Books<br>poster</center>
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File:3D PRINTING AREA poster.jpg|alt=3D PRINTING AREA|<center>3D PRINTING AREA poster</center>
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:[[Computers — Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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File:Digital Design poster.jpg|alt=Digital Design poster|<center>Digital Design<br>poster</center>
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File:Car show sign.jpg|alt=Abbey car show posters|<center>Abbey car show<br>posters</center>
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|<center>Electric car<br>poster</center>
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File:WORKSPACE large sign.jpg|alt=WORKSPACE large sign|<center>CLEAN WORKSPACE poster</center>
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:Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack!
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File:Mountains poster.jpg|alt=Mountains poster|<center>Mountains<br>poster</center> 
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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</gallery>
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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&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.
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{{Template:Footer}}
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
  
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==Other Fun Stuff==
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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===PPM YouTube Channel===
 
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
 
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Latest revision as of 19:17, 7 February 2025

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an HP Designjet 510 Large Format Printer for its members.

No reservations are required for our Large Format Printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".

However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.

(Our HP LFP does not have its own dedicated computer.)

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.



Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Printers  
  Printers — Dye Sublimation  


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.

Training

☐ After loading a new roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the printer.)
☐ Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if necessary.
☐ Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power cord.
☐ Plain paper is recyclable.
☐ Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable. (Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable, either.)


  • Large Format Printer Usage Form

    Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf

  • HP Designjet 510
    front power button

  • HP Designjet 510 display

    HP Designjet 510
    display

  • load paper steps (6)

    HP Designjet 510
    load paper steps (6)

Tips

☐ The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or even manually), just use the scissors instead.
☐ If printer reports "Print Head Path Error 2", check the (Illustrator) file for any elements that might need to be trimmed to fit within the artboard.

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Resources
HP Designjet 510
 Large Format

Inkjet Printer

(4-Color, 42 inch wide)

Level 2 badge
 hewlett-packard HP Designjet 510

(memory upgraded to 416MB)

Manuals

Specs

3D printed spindle hub
 spindle hub replacement

(2")

Trevor Banks

(04/12/22)

(3D-printed)
3D printed spindle hub adapter
 spindle hub adapter

(3" to 2")

Trevor Banks

(04/16/22)

(3D-printed)

Hand Tools

☐ Use scissors to cut canvas, (the media profile "Canvas" does not allow cutting.)
☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use.
☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 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.

Policies

Materials

SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.
14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Related Software

(Our HP Large Format Printer does not have its own dedicated computer.)

Design Software

Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Adobe InDesign Tips
CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Inkscape Tips
Canva Tips
Procreate app Tips

Printing Software

Any design software listed above, or:

Adobe Acrobat
Preview — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview

Member Showcase

  • Large Vinyl Banner by Debbie U

    Large Vinyl Banner
    by Debbie l Urquijo
    (03/21/23)

  • Electric car poster

    Canvas print of
    Electric car

  • Coffee mug poster

    Large canvas print of
    Coffee mug

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
QR Codes
Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack!
List of all PPM Slack channels
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 information that is outdated.

 

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