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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an HP Designjet 510 Large Format Printer''' for its members.


[[File:Large Format Printer Area.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer Area|thumb|267x267px|'''Large Format Printer''']]
No reservations are required for our Large Format Printer at this time, it is "first‑come, first‑served".
[[File:Training Level 2 icon.pdf|alt=Training Level 2 icon|frameless|75x75px]]
'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment'''


Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
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<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.
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[Printers]]'''
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]'''
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==Classes and Training ==
<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">
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==Classes==


=== Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
:To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.
===Classes===
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
===For Help===
:Use the #large-format-printer channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]


:'''Get started here: Large Format Printer Refresher video by Logan Henning'''
==PPM Training==
:☐  '''After loading a roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the&nbsp;printer.)'''


: "DO NOT TURN OFF / USE STANDBY INSTEAD"
:☐  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.


<gallery>
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Large Format Printer display.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer display|<center>'''Large Format Printer<br>display'''</center>
File:Hp 510 front power switch.jpg|'''HP Designjet 510<br>front power button'''
File:Large Format Printer steps (9).jpg|alt=Large Format Printer steps (9)|<center>'''Large Format Printer<br>steps (9)'''</center>
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>


:[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Users Guide - External Link]]
==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.
:[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Quick Reference Guide - External Link]]
:☐  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.
 
===Tips===
:Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any Windows 10 drivers for our hp 5500ps Large Format Printer.
:Our Large Format Printer does not have a Take Up Reel (TUR).


==Equipment Lists==
==Equipment Lists==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
Large Format Printer
!'''Picture'''
!'''Item'''
!'''Manufacturer'''
!'''Model<br>Number'''
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
!'''Manual'''
!'''Owner'''
!'''Status'''
!'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|[[File:5500ps.jpg|alt=hp 5500ps large format printer|center|frameless]]
|'''Large Format Printer'''


Level 2 Equipment
==='''Large Format Printer'''===
|hp
{| class="wikitable"
|designjet 5500ps
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
|<p style="text-align:right;">$750</p>
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Yes
|Item
(pocket guide)
|Manufacturer
|PPM
|Model<br>Number
|working
(11/19/21)
|Black printing too heavy.
(Needs new print head?)
|-
|-
|[[File:Hp pocket guide.jpg|alt=hp pocket guide|center|frameless]]
|[[File:HP Designjet 510.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|'''pocket guide'''
|'''Large Format'''
|hp
'''Inkjet Printer'''
|
|
|
|PPM
|
|
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}
 
:
:[[File:Wide Format Supplies cart.jpg|thumb|'''Large Format Printing Supplies''']]'''A 59"  [[Rotary Cutter]]  is available to trim large format printing projects.'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
Large Format Printing Supplies


'''(4-Color, 42 inch wide)<br>'''
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
|hewlett-packard
|'''HP Designjet 510''' 
(memory upgraded to 416MB)
|-
|-
!'''Item'''
!'''Weight'''
!'''Size'''
!'''Quantity'''
!'''Recommendation'''
|-
|'''Poster Grade Glossy Paper'''
|
|36"
|<center>1</center>
|'''Buy -- Almost Out'''
|-
|'''Matte White Canvas'''
|
|35"
|<center>1</center>
|'''Buy -- Almost Out'''
|-
|
|
|
|
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|-
|-
|'''Presentation Grade Matte Paper'''
|[[File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|
|'''spindle hub replacement'''
|36"
'''(2")'''
|<center>1</center>
|'''Trevor Banks'''
|
(04/12/22)
|'''(3D-printed)'''
|-
|-
|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
|[[File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|20lb
|'''spindle hub adapter'''
|30"
'''(3" to 2")'''
|<center>1</center>
|'''Trevor Banks'''
(04/16/22)
|'''(3D-printed)'''
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|
|
|-
|'''Premium Matte Paper'''
|47lb
|24"
|<center>1</center>
|
|
|-
|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
|20lb
|33"
|<center>1</center>
|
|
|-
|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
|20lb
|23.5"
|<center>3</center>
|
|-
|'''Heavy Weight Coated Paper'''
|
|36"
|<center>1</center>
|
|-
|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
|20lb
|24"
|<center>2</center>
|
|-
|'''Translucent Bond Paper'''
|15lb
|24"
|<center>1</center>
|
|-
|'''Off White Bond Paper'''
|
|24"
|<center>1</center>
|
|-
|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
|20lb
|36"
|<center>1</center>
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
|20lb
|11"
|<center>4</center>
|'''Sell'''
|-
|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
|20lb
|11.5"
|<center>2</center>
|'''Sell'''
|-
|'''Translucent Bond Paper'''
|15lb
|36"
|<center>6</center>
|'''Sell'''
|-
|'''Translucent Bond Paper'''
|15lb
|48"
|<center>2</center>
|'''Sell -- too wide'''
|-
|'''Item'''
|'''Weight'''
|'''Size'''
|'''Quantity'''
|'''Recommendation'''
|}
|}


===Hand Tools===
=== Hand Tools===
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.


===[[Donations Received]]===
:☐ Use '''scissors''' to cut canvas, (the media profile "Canvas" does not allow cutting.)
===[[Wish List#Large Format Printing|Wish List]]===


:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our&nbsp;Makerspace.


==Policies==
==Benefits==


===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
{{Member Benefits}}
===Materials===
:'''Cost'''
:HW Paper $1.00 per foot, Canvas $3.00 per foot
:'''Donate for Materials:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]''' (use "Other" drop down menu)
:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
:Help Us Keep Stocked Up!


{{Member Benefits}}
== Policies==
{{Scrap and Trash}}
'''Materials'''
:USE OUR OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR CONSUMABLES.
:14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.


==Software==
{{Red Tags}}


===Design Software===
==Related Software==
:'''Adobe Illustrator''' (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
:'''Inkscape''' (cross platform)
:[https://procreate.art/ '''Procreate'''] (for Apple iPad)


===Printing Software ===
===Printing Software===
:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
::Most PPM members use Adobe Acrobat from our  [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstation 3] to print large format files. (Windows 7 machine is required.)
:'''[https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/print-pdfs-and-images-prvw15175/mac Preview]''' — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview
::Some PPM members have good luck printing from Macintosh Snow Leopard OS and its built-in application Preview
:'''designjet 5500ps WebAccess'''
 
==Showcase==


===Photo Gallery===
==Additional Help==
:(Displayed in no particular order.)
Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack
<gallery>
File:Record printout.jpg|alt=Record printout|<center>'''Record printout<br>100 inches long<br>(October 2016)'''</center>
File:RPi poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi poster|<center>'''Raspberry Pi<br>poster'''</center>
File:RPi Books poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi Books poster|<center>'''Raspberry Pi Books<br>poster'''</center>
File:3D PRINTING AREA poster.jpg|alt=3D PRINTING AREA|<center>'''3D PRINTING AREA poster'''</center>
File:Digital Design poster.jpg|alt=Digital Design poster|<center>'''Digital Design<br>poster'''</center>
File:Car show sign.jpg|alt=Abbey car show posters|<center>'''Abbey car show<br>posters'''</center>
File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|<center>'''Electric car<br>wall art'''</center>
File:WORKSPACE large sign.jpg|alt=WORKSPACE large sign|<center>'''CLEAN WORKSPACE poster'''</center>
File:Mountains poster.jpg|alt=Mountains poster|<center>'''Mountains<br>poster'''</center>
</gallery>


===PPM YouTube Channel===
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.
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
==Other Fun Stuff ==


===Consider [[wikipedia:Hofstadter's_law|Hofstadter's law]]===
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Latest revision as of 23:21, 26 June 2026

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an HP Designjet 510 Large Format Printer for its members.

No reservations are required for our Large Format Printer at this time, it is "first‑come, first‑served".

However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.


Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM TRAINING REQUIRED

Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.



Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Printers
Printers — Dye Sublimation


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 Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.

PPM Training

☐ After loading a roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the printer.)
☐ Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if necessary.
☐ Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power cord.
☐ Plain paper is recyclable.
☐ Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable.
  • HP Designjet 510 front power button
    HP Designjet 510
    front power button
  • HP Designjet 510 display
    HP Designjet 510
    display
  • load paper steps (6)
    HP Designjet 510
    load paper steps (6)

Tips

☐ The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or even manually), just use the scissors instead.
☐ 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 artboard.

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
HP Designjet 510
 Large Format

Inkjet Printer

(4-Color, 42 inch wide)

Level 2 badge
 hewlett-packard HP Designjet 510

(memory upgraded to 416MB)

3D printed spindle hub
 spindle hub replacement

(2")

Trevor Banks

(04/12/22)

(3D-printed)
3D printed spindle hub adapter
 spindle hub adapter

(3" to 2")

Trevor Banks

(04/16/22)

(3D-printed)

Hand Tools

☐ 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

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 OUR OPTIX APP TO PAY FOR CONSUMABLES.
14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.

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

Adobe Acrobat
Preview — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview

Additional Help

Use the #printer-suite 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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