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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a Graphtec vinyl cutter for its members. | '''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a Graphtec vinyl cutter and a Silhouette craft cutter for its members.''' | ||
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The cutters are available for all our members to use, without any additional required training (Level 1). | |||
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==PPM Training== | ==PPM Training== | ||
:- '''If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting. | :- '''If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting. | ||
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:'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not engrave or cut these on any our laser engravers:''' | :'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not engrave or cut these on any of our laser engravers:''' | ||
:*'''Do not engrave or cut''' Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film | :*'''Do not engrave or cut''' Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film | ||
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==Classes== | ==Classes== | ||
To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter | |||
==Equipment Lists== | ==Equipment Lists== | ||
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'''Plotter'''<br> | '''Plotter'''<br> | ||
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|CE5000‑60 | |CE5000‑60 | ||
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|Silhouette | |'''craft cutter'''<br> | ||
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|Cameo 2 | |Cameo 2 | ||
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==Policies== | ==Policies== | ||
'''Materials''' | '''Materials''' | ||
: | :To donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" use the Optix app. | ||
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:'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on any of our laser engravers:''' | |||
::*'''Do not engrave or cut''' Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film | ::*'''Do not engrave or cut''' Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film | ||
::*'''Do not engrave or cut''' Con-Tact brand paper, '''[https://con-tactbrand.com/pages/common-questions Common Questions]''' | ::*'''Do not engrave or cut''' Con-Tact brand paper, '''[https://con-tactbrand.com/pages/common-questions Common Questions]''' | ||
{{Red Tags}} | {{Red Tags}} | ||
==Additional Help== | ==Additional Help== | ||
Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter | Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:40, 26 June 2026
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a Graphtec vinyl cutter and a Silhouette craft cutter for its members.
The cutters are 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.
PPM Training
- - If you receive a no Media Error, and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
- - Weeding is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.
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Vinyl Cutter
Overview and Instructions.pdf
- - Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not engrave or cut these on any of our laser engravers:
- Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
- Do not engrave or cut Con-Tact brand paper, Common Questions
Classes
To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
Equipment Lists
Cutting plotter and craft cutter
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model | Resources |
| 24" Cutting
Plotter  |
Graphtec | CE5000‑60 | ||
| craft cutter |
Silhouette | Cameo 2 | ||
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
- To donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" use the Optix app.
- - Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on any of our laser engravers:
- Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
- Do not engrave or cut Con-Tact brand paper, Common Questions
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 #vinyl-cutter
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.