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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an HP Designjet 510 Large Format Printer''' for its members.
'''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 required for our Large Format Printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
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.
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.'''''
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]


Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''


Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''




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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Dye_Sublimation_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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{{Template:Contact Us}}
==Classes==
:{{Template:Classes}}


<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
:To help out with our Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack ##roland-printer
<br>
==Classes ==
:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
:To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.


==Training==
==Training==
:☐  '''After loading a new roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the&nbsp;printer.)'''
:'''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.
:☐  Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if&nbsp;necessary.
 
:☐  Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power&nbsp;cord.
:☐  Plain paper is recyclable.
:☐  Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable. (Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable, either.)
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf|alt=Large Format Printer Usage Form|'''Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf'''
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
File:Hp 510 front power switch.jpg|'''HP Designjet 510<br>front power button'''
File:HP Designjet 510 panel.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510 display|'''HP Designjet 510<br>display'''
File:HP Designjet 510 load paper.jpg|alt=load paper steps (6)|'''HP Designjet 510<br>load paper steps (6)'''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Tips==
==Tips==
:☐  The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or&nbsp;even manually), just use the scissors instead.
:☐ '''Weeding''' is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.
:☐  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.
 
==Regular Maintenance Guidelines==
:'''From the Roland VG3-640 [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html 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&nbsp;basis."'''
{| class="wikitable"
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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''']
|-
|'''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'''
|'''[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''']
|-
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|-
|'''Other maintenance items'''
|[https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/tjq1627900689329.html '''Types and Timing of Maintenance''']
|}


==Equipment Lists==
==Equipment Lists==
 
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
===Large Format Printer ===
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|Resources
|Resources
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|[[File:HP Designjet 510.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510|center|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Large Format'''
|'''Large Format'''
'''Inkjet Printer'''
'''Printer Cutter'''
 
'''(54 inch wide)'''
|ROLAND
|TruVIS VG3-540
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
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'''(4-Color, 42 inch wide)<br>'''
===Dedicated Computer===
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
{| class="wikitable"
|hewlett-packard
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
|'''HP Designjet 510''' 
|Picture
(memory upgraded to 416MB)
|Computer
|'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-designjet-510-printer-series/3737526/manuals Manuals]'''
|Software
'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01614253 Specs]'''
|Monitors
|Processor / <br>Graphics
|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
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|[[File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''spindle hub replacement'''
'''(2")'''
|'''Trevor Banks'''
(04/12/22)
|'''(3D-printed)'''
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|[[File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''spindle hub adapter'''
'''(3" to 2")'''
|'''Trevor Banks'''
(04/16/22)
|'''(3D-printed)'''
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:☐ '''You are responsible for your own backups.'''
===Hand Tools===
:☐ '''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.'''
*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==
 
{{Member Benefits}}


==Policies==
==Policies==
'''Materials'''
'''Materials'''
:SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
:USE THE OPTIX APP 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}}
{{Red Tags}}
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==Related Software==
==Related Software==


===Design Software===
==='''Printing Software'''===
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
:'''VersaWorks'''
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
:'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]'''
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''


===Printing Software===
== Additional Help ==
Any design software listed above, or:
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!
:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
:'''[https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/print-pdfs-and-images-prvw15175/mac Preview]''' — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview


==Member Showcase==
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.
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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>'''
File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|'''Canvas print of<br>Electric car'''
File:Coffee mug poster.jpg|alt=Coffee mug poster|'''Large canvas print of<br>Coffee mug'''
</gallery>


{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
==Additional Help==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:[[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>]]
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
:Use the #printer-suite 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&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.
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[[Category:Hardware]]

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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