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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!'''
'''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".
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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:'''
:[[Vinyl Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">'''Vinyl Cutting'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Dye Sublimation Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFFFFF">'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


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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
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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;"
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|'''HP Pavilion'''
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'''All-in-One'''
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'''Desktop'''
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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
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|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;11&nbsp;Home,
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
 
VersaWorks, Inkscape
 
Brave, Chrome, and Edge browsers
 
and more.
|24 inch,
 
touch display
|12th Gen Intel(R)
Core(TM) i5-12400T
 
1.80 GHz,
 
Intel(R)
 
UHD Graphics 730
|12 GB, 
952 GB
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:☐ '''Do not expect files on the computer or in the VersaWorks queues to be saved.'''
:☐ '''You are responsible for your own backups.'''
:☐ '''You are responsible for your own backups.'''
 
:☐ '''Do not expect files on the computer to be saved for you.'''
===Hand Tools===
:☐ '''Do not expect files in the VersaWorks queues to be saved for you.'''
:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our&nbsp;Makerspace.


==Policies==
==Policies==
'''Materials'''
'''Materials'''
:SCAN OUR QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE (via PayPal).
:USE THE OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR USE.


{{Red Tags}}
{{Red Tags}}
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==='''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]]'''
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
 
==Member Showcase==
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Makerspace die cut sticker.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace die cut sticker|<center><b>Die cut sticker<br>for our Makerspace<br><i>(03/06/25)</i></b></center>
File:First stickers.jpg|alt=colorful stickers printed on Roland printer|<center><b>Stickers printed on our<br>Roland industrial printer<br><i>(01/26/25)</i></b></center>
</gallery>
 
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}


== Additional Help ==
== Additional Help ==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
:[[Classroom and Meeting Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom and Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/equipment/reserve/ make a reservation]'''
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!


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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