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'''The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''  
'''The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.'''<br>Additional training is required to use our Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.<br>Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or&nbsp;fabrics.
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
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Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or&nbsp;fabrics.
  
 
Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
 
Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.
 
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==Classes==
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
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==Training==
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==Classes and Training==
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- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, <br>so use your phone just in case.
  
==='''[[New Member Orientation]]'''===
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- Be sure to log your usage with the Usage Form
===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
 
:To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on&nbsp;Slack.
 
:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
 
  
===Classes===
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|'''Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf'''
===Training ===
 
Be sure to log your usage with the new form
 
<gallery>
 
File:Dye Sub Usage Form.pdf|alt=Dye Sublimation Usage Form|<center>Dye Sublimation<br>Usage Form.pdf</center>
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===Tips===
 
===Tips===
:'''[https://www.unitconverters.net/temperature/celsius-to-fahrenheit.htm Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit]'''
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'''Links to external sites:'''
<br>
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:'''[https://dyetrans.com/ByDavid/30-Sublimation-Tips-and-Tricks 30 Sublimation Tips and Tricks]''' — on CONDE Systems
:The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time, so use your phone just in case.
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:'''[[wikipedia:Dye-sublimation_printing|Dye-sublimation printing]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
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==Equipment Lists ==
===For Additional Help===
 
: Use the #general channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
 
 
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
  
===Dye Sublimation Printing ===
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===Dye Sublimation Printing===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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{| class="wikitable"
!'''Picture'''
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
!'''Item'''
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
!'''Manufacturer'''
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|Item
!'''Model<br>Number'''
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|Manufacturer
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
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|Model<br>Number
!'''Manual'''
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|Resources
!Owner
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[File:Sublimation printer.jpg|alt=Sublimation printer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Sublimation printer.jpg|alt=Sublimation printer|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''sublimation printer'''
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|'''dye sublimation<br>printer'''<br>
|Sawgrass
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|SG500
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|[[File:SAWGRASS logo.png|frameless|100x100px]]
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|Sawgrass  
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SG500
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|[https://care.sawgrassink.com/hc/en-us Knowledge Base]
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|-
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|[[File:Dye Sub Oven.jpg|alt=Dye Sublimation Oven|center|frameless|120x120px]]
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|'''Sublimation Oven'''<br>
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
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|JTrans
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|KX40LB
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|[https://www.HeatTransferWarehouse.com HeatTransferWarehouse.com]
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|
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|'''Rubber Clamps for'''
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'''Sublimation Oven'''
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|
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|
 
|
 
|
|[https://www.sawgrassink.com/ website]
 
|Property of
 
Mike Warner
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Heat press.jpg|alt=Heat press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|'''heat press'''
 
|'''heat press'''
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(15"x15")<br>
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
 
|power press
 
|power press
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|[https://powerpress-us.com/ website]
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|- style="font-weight:bold; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|PPM
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
[[Donations Received#2022 Donations|Donated by Kathy Douglas]]
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|[[File:Mug press.jpg|alt=Mug press|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''mug press'''
 
|GEO Knight & Co
 
|K3
 
 
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|[https://www.heatpress.com/ www.heatpress.com]
 
|Property of
 
Mike Warner
 
|-
 
|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
===Dye Sublimation Computer ===
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===Dye Sublimation Computer===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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{| class="wikitable"
!Picture
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
!Item
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Item
!<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
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|Software
!<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
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|CPU
!<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
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|Memory/<br>Storage
!<center>'''CPU'''</center>
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|Resources
!<center>'''Memory'''</center>
 
!<center>'''Storage'''</center>
 
!<center>'''System'''
 
'''Software'''</center>
 
!<center>'''Application'''
 
'''Software'''</center>
 
!<center>'''Owner'''</center>
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Dye sub laptop.jpg|alt=Dye sublimation area laptop|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''laptop&nbsp;computer,'''  
|'''laptop&nbsp;computer'''  
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'''hp''' '''EliteBook 8570w'''
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("Insight-1")
 
("Insight-1")
|hp
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|Sawgrass Print Manager,
|EliteBook 8570w
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
 
|Intel Core-i7 2.30&nbsp;GHz
 
|4 GB
 
|750 GB HDD
 
| Windows 10 Pro
 
|Sawgrass Print Manager,  
 
 
 
 
Silhouette Studio,  
 
Silhouette Studio,  
  
Creative Studio,
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Creative Studio  
  
Google Chrome
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(Microsoft Windows 10 Pro)
|PPM
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|Intel Core-i7
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2.30&nbsp;GHz
|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
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|8 GB
|<center>'''Item'''</center>
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750 GB HDD
|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
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|[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-elitebook-8570w-mobile-workstation/5257502/document/c03414805 '''EliteBook 8570w''']
|<center>'''Model<br>Number'''</center>
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|<center>'''CPU'''</center>
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|<center>'''Memory'''</center>
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|<center>'''Storage'''</center>
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|
|<center>'''System<br>Software'''</center>
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|<center>'''Application<br>Software'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
===Hand Tools===
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===Dye Sublimation Hand Tools ===
 
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
!'''Picture'''
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
!'''Item'''
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|Item
!'''Manufacturer'''
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|Manufacturer
!'''Model'''
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|Model
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
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|Resources
!'''Manual'''
 
!'''Owner'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:IMPULSE SEALER new.jpg|alt=IMPULSE SEALER new|center|frameless|120x120px]]
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|[[File:MUNBYN label printer.jpg|alt=MUNBYN label printer|center|frameless|138x138px]]
|'''IMPULSE'''  
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|'''thermal'''  
'''HEAT'''  
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'''label printer,'''<br>203DPI
 
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|MUNBYN
'''SEALER'''
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|MUNBYN
 
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[https://munbyn.com/products/thermal-shipping-label-printer ITPP941]
'''12" w cutter'''
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|[[File:ITPP941 User Manual2.0.7.pdf|alt=User Manual|thumb|User Manual]]
|Midwest Pacific
 
|MP-12C
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">$150</p>
 
|
 
|PPM
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[File:Swingline laminator.jpg|alt=Swingline laminator|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Swingline laminator.jpg|alt=Swingline laminator|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''9"<br>THERMAL<br>LAMINATOR'''
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|'''THERMAL<br>LAMINATOR (9")'''
 
|Swingline
 
|Swingline
 
|INSPIRE&nbsp;PLUS
 
|INSPIRE&nbsp;PLUS
|<p style="text-align:right;">$30</p>
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|[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1249537/Swingline-Inspire-Plus.html#manual online]
|yes, and [https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1249537/Swingline-Inspire-Plus.html#manual online]
 
|PPM
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[File:Postal scale.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
 
|[[File:Postal scale.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
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'''Postal Scale (USB)'''
 
'''Postal Scale (USB)'''
 
|stamps.com
 
|stamps.com
| SDC 550 5LB
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|SDC 550 5LB
|<p style="text-align:right;">$64</p>
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|no
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|PPM
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|<center>'''Picture'''</center>
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|<center>'''Item'''</center>
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|<center>'''Manufacturer'''</center>
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|<center>'''Model'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Estimated<br>Value'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Manual'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Owner'''</center>
 
 
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: Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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:'''''Return all tools to their proper location after use.'''''
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:'''''This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.'''''
  
===[[Donations Received]]===
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==Related Software==
===[[Wish List#Large Format Printing|Wish List]]===
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
 
 
==Software==
 
  
 
===Design Software===
 
===Design Software===
:[[Adobe Illustrator Tips|'''Adobe Illustrator''']]
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:[[Adobe Photoshop Tips|'''Adobe Photoshop''']]
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
:[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips|'''CorelDRAW X6''']]
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
:[[Inkscape Tips|'''Inkscape''']]
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
:[[Canva Tips|'''Canva''']]
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
:[[Procreate app Tips|'''Procreate''']]
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
  
==Benefits and Policies==
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==Benefits==
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
{{Member Benefits}}
  
===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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==Policies==
===Materials===
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'''Materials'''
: SCAN QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE
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:SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
: 1) Per Page Print- $2.00
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:Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not&nbsp;recyclable.
: 2) Small Blanks- $0.25
 
: 3) Mugs and Large Blanks- $0.75
 
: 4) Per Page Print PLUS Donation- $3
 
: If you choose, you can use this option to pay
 
: per page, plus donating an extra $1.00
 
 
 
===Red Tags===
 
  
:Use a [[New Member Orientation#Red Tags|'''Red Tag''']], which can be found in the '''red tag area''', to designate broken&nbsp;equipment.
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{{Red Tags}}
 
 
{{Scrap and Trash}}
 
Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not&nbsp;recyclable. (?)
 
  
 
==Member Showcase==
 
==Member Showcase==
<gallery>
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Sub printed items.jpg|alt=Sublimation Printing examples|<center>Sublimation Printing<br>examples<br>(01/15/23)</center>
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File:Dye sub mousepad.jpeg|alt=Dye Sublimation Printed PPM mousepad|'''Sublimation Printed mousepad<br><i>by James<br>(July 2024)</i>'''
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File:Sub printed items.jpg|alt=Sublimation Printing examples|'''Sublimation Printing examples<br><I>by James<br>(01/15/23)</i>'''
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File:Mug train.JPG|alt=Mug with train artwork|'''Sublimation Printed mug<br>with artwork'''
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File:Mug PPM.JPG|alt=Mug with PPM logo|'''Sublimation Printed mug<br>with PPM logo'''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
 
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
  
==See Also==
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== Related Pages==
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
:'''[[Large Format Printing]]'''
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:'''[[Vinyl Cutting]]'''
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:'''[[Large_Format_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Printers — Large Format&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
:'''[[Computers]]'''
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:'''[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Printers&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
:'''[[Assembly Table (Clean Projects)]]'''
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:'''[[Vinyl_Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Vinyl Cutting&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
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:'''[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Computers — Windows&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
  
==Curated Links==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
Links to other sites (external links):
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
===[https://www.sawgrassink.com/printers/sg500 Sawgrass SG500 printer]===
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===[https://www.sawgrassink.com/printers/ Sawgrass SG500 printer]===
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===[https://www.sawgrassink.com/blog/ Unleash Your Creativity]===
 
===[https://dyetrans.com/ Condé Systems, Inc]===
 
===[https://dyetrans.com/ Condé Systems, Inc]===
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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==For Additional Help==
Links to other sites (external links):
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:Use the #printer-suite or #computing channels in Slack
:'''[https://www.sawgrassink.com/getting-started/projects Sawgrass, Create Something New]'''
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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Latest revision as of 22:28, 19 November 2024

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Dye Sublimation Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

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

Dye sublimation is a printing technique that uses heat to transfer dye onto special materials such as plastic, card, paper, or fabrics.

Here at Pikes Peak Makerspace we can print onto mugs, too.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
To help out with the Dye Sublimation Printing Area, post your ideas/comments on Slack.

Training

- The timer on the heat press doesn't work all the time,
so use your phone just in case.

- Be sure to log your usage with the Usage Form

Tips

Links to external sites:

30 Sublimation Tips and Tricks — on CONDE Systems
Dye-sublimation printing — on Wikipedia

Equipment Lists

Dye Sublimation Printing

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Resources
Sublimation printer
dye sublimation
printer

Level 2 badge
SAWGRASS logo.png Sawgrass

SG500

Knowledge Base
Dye Sublimation Oven
Sublimation Oven
Level 2 badge
JTrans KX40LB HeatTransferWarehouse.com
Rubber Clamps for

Sublimation Oven

Heat press
heat press

(15"x15")

Level 2 badge
power press

Dye Sublimation Computer

Item Software CPU Memory/
Storage
Resources
laptop computer,

hp EliteBook 8570w

("Insight-1")

Sawgrass Print Manager,

Silhouette Studio,

Creative Studio

(Microsoft Windows 10 Pro)

Intel Core-i7

2.30 GHz

8 GB

750 GB HDD

EliteBook 8570w

Dye Sublimation Hand Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Resources
MUNBYN label printer
thermal

label printer,
203DPI

MUNBYN MUNBYN

ITPP941

User Manual
User Manual
Swingline laminator
THERMAL
LAMINATOR (9")
Swingline INSPIRE PLUS online
Postal scale.jpg
Digital

Postal Scale (USB)

stamps.com SDC 550 5LB
Return all tools to their proper location after use.
This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Related Software

Design Software

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Canva Tips
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Inkscape Tips
Procreate app Tips

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street
Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Policies

Materials

SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
Paper used by the dye sublimation printer is not recyclable.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Member Showcase

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Printers — Large Format  
  Printers  
  Vinyl Cutting  
  Computers — Windows  
Canva Tips
QR Codes

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Sawgrass SG500 printer

Unleash Your Creativity

Condé Systems, Inc

For Additional Help

Use the #printer-suite or #computing channels in Slack
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 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 information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.