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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains desktop printers''' for all our members to use (Level 1).
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Our DTF (Direct to Film - heat transfer) printer, is a Level 2 piece of&nbsp;equipment.


Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
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Our Canon All-In-One ink jet printer is a Level 1 piece of&nbsp;equipment.
 
The printer is available for all our members to use, without any additional required training (Level&nbsp;1).
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Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.
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==Classes==
== Classes ==
:PPM announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on&nbsp;Meetup''']
:To help out with the printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our&nbsp;Slack channel #printer-suite.
:To help out with the printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our&nbsp;Slack channel #printer-suite.


==External Training==
==External Training==
:[[wikipedia:Direct-to-film_printing|'''Direct-to-film printing''']]  — on Wikipedia
:*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
:*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.


== Equipment Lists==
==Equipment Lists==


=== Printers===
==='''Printers'''===
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|'''All-In-One'''  
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'''ink jet'''
'''ink&nbsp;jet&nbsp;printer'''
 
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'''printer'''
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|Canon  
G7020
G7020
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4 inks,  
 
continuous tanks
continuous tanks
|Duplexing
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borderless printing
borderless printing
|[https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/megatank-inkjet-printers/all-megatank-inkjet-printers/g7020?tab=manuals manual]
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=== '''Other Tools''' ===
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|[[File:MUNBYN_label_printer.jpg|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/File:MUNBYN_label_printer.jpg|alt=MUNBYN label printer|center|frameless|138x138px]]
|'''thermal'''
'''label printer'''
|MUNBYN
|ITPP941
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|[[File:Swingline laminator.jpg|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/File:Swingline_laminator.jpg|alt=Swingline laminator|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Direct To Film'''
|'''THERMAL'''
'''(DTF)'''
'''LAMINATOR'''  
 
|Swingline
'''printer'''
|INSPIRE&#x20;PLUS
 
|9 inch
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|EPSON
ET-8550
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6 inks,
 
including white
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to
 
Direct To Film
|'''[https://epson.com/For-Work/Printers/Inkjet/EcoTank-Photo-ET-8550-All-in-One-Wide-format-Supertank-Printer/p/C11CJ21201 Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550]'''
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==Benefits==
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: ☐ This rule applies to all areas of our&#x20;Makerspace.
 
== Benefits ==
{{Member Benefits}}
{{Member Benefits}}


== Policies==
==Policies==
'''Materials'''
'''Materials'''
:SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE of the printers.
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE of the printers.
{{Red Tags}}
{{Red Tags}}


==Additional Help==
==Additional Help==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite
 
:[[Dye_Sublimation_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Large_Format_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Vinyl_Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vinyl Cutting'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Computers_--_Mac_and_Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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.


:Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite
:[[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 23:20, 5 July 2026

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM TRAINING REQUIRED

Our Canon All-In-One ink jet printer is a Level 1 piece of equipment.

The printer is available for all our members to use, without any additional required training (Level 1).


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



Classes

To help out with the printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #printer-suite.

External Training

  • Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.

Equipment Lists

Printers

Picture Item Manufacturer /
Model
Color Features
All-In-One

ink jet printer

Level 1 badge
Canon

G7020

4 inks,

continuous tanks

Duplexing

(2-sided printing),

borderless printing

Other Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Features
MUNBYN label printer
thermal

label printer

MUNBYN ITPP941 203DPI
Swingline laminator
THERMAL

LAMINATOR

Swingline INSPIRE PLUS 9 inch
☐ 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 PPM membership)
Website Benefit Address
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street

Policies

Materials

USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE of the printers.

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.

Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite

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.