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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM MEMBER USE]]
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!'''


'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an Apple iMac computer,''' three Windows Design Workstations, as well as other computers (dedicated to equipment) throughout our space.
No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".


Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.


No reservations are required for our iMac or Design Workstations at this time, they are "first-come, first-served".
'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''


Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.
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==Classes and Training==
===[[New Member Orientation]]===


===Area Contact===
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:To help out with any of the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our&nbsp;Slack #computing channel.


===Classes===
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''


===Training ===
:*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
:*Computers are for professional use only.


==Tips==
*Cmd-spacebar is the shortcut for Spotlight Search (esc to dismiss)
*Type "code" at the command line to launch Visual Studio Code very quickly!
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Links to Apple,com:
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===[https://support.apple.com/en-us/102323 '''Mac tips for Windows switchers''']===
===[https://support.apple.com/ '''Apple Support'''] ===
Links to other external sites:
===[https://www.youtube.com/applesupport '''Apple Support on YouTube''']===
===[https://www.airbeam.tv/knowledge-base/macos/ '''The Ultimate macOS Guide in 2024''']===


==Equipment Lists==
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===Macintosh Computers===
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{| class="wikitable"
==Classes==
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
:{{Template:Classes}}
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
|Application<br>Software
|Apple<br>Software
|CPU/<br>Graphics
|Memory
|Storage
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|[[File:IMac.jpg|alt=Apple iMac computer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Macintosh'''
'''27-inch iMac'''


[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
:To help out with our Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack ##roland-printer
|Apple
A1312
|Inkscape 1.3.2
Arduino&nbsp;1.8.19


Chrome, Firefox
==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.


Homebrew
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
</gallery>


VSCode&nbsp;1.83.1, BBEdit 12.6.7
==Tips==
:☐ '''Weeding''' is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.


LycheeSlicer, PrusaSlicer
==Regular Maintenance Guidelines==
|macOS
:'''From the Roland VG3-640  [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html User's Manual]'''
'''[[wikipedia:MacOS_High_Sierra|High Sierra]]''' -
Version 10.13.6


Keynote 9.1, Numbers 6.1, Pages 8.1
:'''"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,  


GarageBand, iMovie
shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),  


Preview, Safari
and then reinsert this pouch tray.
 
Terminal, Xcode 10.1
|2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024&nbsp;MB
|24 GB
|1&nbsp;TB&nbsp;SATA SSD
1&nbsp;TB&nbsp;SATA HDD
 
(internal DVD drive)
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|'''After daily operations'''
|'''Bluetooth keyboard'''
|'''[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]'''
|Apple
A1255
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|'''wired mouse'''
|Amazon
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|'''If a message appears'''
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|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/rof1627273508695.html '''Cleaning around the Print Heads''']
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(manual cleaning)
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|'''When the discharged fluid is ready to&nbsp;overflow'''
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|'''Macintosh computer'''
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/pnm1657861742633.html '''Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid''']


|Apple
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
G4
|?
|?
|(2) quad-core 2.26 GHz<br>Intel Xeon processors
|15 GB
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|'''monitor'''
|Apple
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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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==Equipment Lists==
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
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|Item
|Manufacturer
|Model<br>Number
|Resources
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|'''keyboard'''
|'''Large Format'''
|Apple
'''Printer Cutter'''
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'''(54 inch wide)'''
|ROLAND
|TruVIS VG3-540
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
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===Dedicated Computer===
{| class="wikitable"
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|Picture
|Computer
|Software
|Monitors
|Processor / <br>Graphics
|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
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|'''mouse'''
|Apple
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
:☐ '''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.'''


[[Wish List#Computers|'''Wish List''']]
==Policies==
:'''USB to SATA adapter or docking station'''
'''Materials'''
: Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.


==Benefits==
{{Member Benefits}}
==Policies==
{{Red Tags}}
{{Red Tags}}


==Related Pages==
==Related Software==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:


:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
==='''Printing Software'''===
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''VersaWorks'''
:[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Computers -- Vintage|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Vintage'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom and Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
== Additional Help ==
:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''


==Hand-Curated Links==
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.
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_Apple_operating_systems|List of Apple operating systems]]''' — on Wikipedia
:'''[https://everymac.com/ Lookup Specs for Mac and Apple Devices]''' — EveryMac.com
:[https://www.backmarket.com/en-us '''BackMarket'''] — the refurbished (super) market.
:'''[https://brew.sh/ Homebrew]''' — The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux)
:[[wikipedia:The_Mother_of_All_Demos|'''The Mother of All Demos''']] — on Wikipedia
:: A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer [[wikipedia:Douglas_Engelbart|'''Doug Engelbart''']].


==For Additional Help==
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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&nbsp;community.
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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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