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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has just received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, and supplies, and dedicated computer!'''
'''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".
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.'''''
<br>
<br>
<br>
[[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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<br>
{{Template:Contact Us}}


'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Dye_Sublimation_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:'''[[Vinyl Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Vinyl Cutting&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
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{{Template:Contact Us}}


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


==Training==
==Training==
:No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS 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 on the Printer Usage Form.
:However, be sure to log your printing job on the Roland TruVIS Printer Usage Form.
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
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==Tips==
==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  [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"
|+
!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,
 
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''']
|-
|
|
|-
|'''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===
===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
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|Item
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|Model<br>Number
|Model<br>Number
|Resources
|Resources
|Owner
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|[[File:Roland printer.jpg|alt=picture of Roland large format printer|frameless]]
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|'''Large Format'''
|'''Large Format'''
'''Printer Cutter'''
'''Printer Cutter'''


'''(54 inch wide)<br>'''
'''(54 inch wide)'''
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
|ROLAND
|ROLAND
|TruVIS VG3-540
|TruVIS VG3-540
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
|'''PPM'''
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===Dedicated Computer===
===Dedicated Computer===
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
|Picture
|Computer
|Computer
|Application<br>Software
|Software
|Monitors
|Monitors
|CPU
|Processor / <br>Graphics
|GPU(s)
|Memory&nbsp;/<br>Storage
|Memory
|Storage
|System<br>Software
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|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation<br>'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|OpenOffice,
and more.
|22" Lenovo
LS2223
(3x)
|Intel&nbsp;Core
i5&#8209;7600K
3.80GHz
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|32 GB
DDR4 SDRAM
|465 GB
| Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Home
(NOT upgradeable
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
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:☐ '''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.
:☐ '''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.'''
===Hand Tools===
:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use.
 
:☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.


==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==


===Printing Software===
==='''Printing Software'''===
:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]'''
:'''VersaWorks'''
 
:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/support/products/software/versaworks-6 VersaWorks 6 Users Manual]'''
 
===Design Software===
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
 
==Member Showcase==
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:First stickers.jpg|alt=colorful stickers printed on Roland printer|<b>stickers printed on our<br>new Roland printer<br><i>(01/26/25)</i></b>
</gallery>


{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
== 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&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.


==Additional Help==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
: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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