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


AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.
No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".


Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common, so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members.
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.


Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.
'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''


: '''#computing:''' discuss computers and software, including developments such as Artificial Intelligence
<br>
:
: '''[[Canva Tips]]'''
: Canva is including Artificial Intelligence services in their software to make graphic design easy for everyone.


:'''[https://www.canva.com/magic-write/ Magic Write]''' — AI Text Generator
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator/ Text to Image]''' — AI Image Generator
:'''[https://www.canva.com/features/magic-eraser/ Magic Eraser]''' — Perfect your image
:
'''Browsers'''


Chrome
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''


Brave Leo


Firefox
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{{Template:Contact Us}}


Edge
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==Classes==
:{{Template:Classes}}


'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
:To help out with our Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack ##roland-printer


'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
==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.


'''[[MediaWiki Tips]]'''
<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.


'''[[wikipedia:User-generated_content|User-generated content (UGC)]]''' — on Wikipedia
==Regular Maintenance Guidelines==
:'''From the Roland VG3-640  [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html User's Manual]'''


'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
:'''"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."'''
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Timing
!Item
|-
|'''Before daily operations'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/dee1625459182509_4.html '''Print head check''']
|-
|'''Before daily operations'''
|Ink mixing (white ink)
Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink,


==Hand-Curated Links==
shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds),
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:'''[[Wiki Management Checklist]]'''
and then reinsert this pouch tray.
|-
|'''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)
|-
|'''When the discharged fluid is ready to&nbsp;overflow'''
|
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/pnm1657861742633.html '''Precautions for Disposing of Discharged Fluid''']
 
[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/gne1657861742632.html '''If the Discharged Fluid Disposal Message Appears''']
|-
|
|
|-
|'''Other maintenance items'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
|}
 
==Equipment Lists==
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
{| class="wikitable"
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Manufacturer
|Model<br>Number
|Resources
|-
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|'''Large Format'''
'''Printer Cutter'''
 
'''(54 inch wide)'''
|ROLAND
|TruVIS VG3-540
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
===Dedicated Computer===
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|Picture
|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.'''


'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
==Policies==
'''Materials'''
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.


:'''[[wikipedia:User-generated_content|User-generated content (UGC)]]''' — on Wikipedia
{{Red Tags}}
:'''[[wikipedia:Magnus_Manske|Magnus Manske]]''' — one of the first developers of MediaWiki


:'''[[wikipedia:Jimmy_Wales|Jimmy Wales]]''' — co-founder of Wikipedia, on Wikipedia
==Related Software==
:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_Wikipedia_people|List of Wikipedia people]]''' — on Wikipedia


:'''[[wikipedia:List_of_free_and_open-source_software_packages|List of free and open-source software packages]]''' — on Wikipedia
==='''Printing Software'''===
:'''VersaWorks'''


== Additional Help ==
== Additional Help ==
:Use our PPM Slack channel #ppm-wiki
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!
:[[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.
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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[[Category:Software]]

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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