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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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Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level 2 equipment. | Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level 2 equipment. | ||
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level | Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level | ||
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:'''[[Large Format Printing|Printers — Large Format]]''' | :'''[[Large Format Printing|Printers — Large Format]]''' | ||
:'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]''' | :'''[[Dye Sublimation Printing|Printers — Dye Sublimation]]''' | ||
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'''Printer Cutter''' | '''Printer Cutter''' | ||
'''(54 inch wide) | '''(54 inch wide)''' | ||
|ROLAND | |ROLAND | ||
|TruVIS VG3-540 | |TruVIS VG3-540 | ||
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'''All-in-One''' | '''All-in-One''' | ||
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:☐ '''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.''' | |||
:'''☐ Do not expect files in the VersaWorks queues to be saved for you.''' | |||
==Policies== | ==Policies== | ||
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==='''Printing Software'''=== | ==='''Printing Software'''=== | ||
:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]''' | :'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]''' | ||
===Design Software=== | ===Design Software=== | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 18 April 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.
Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.
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.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 | |
| 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 |
| HP Pavilion
All-in-One Desktop |
24 inch,
touch display |
12th Gen Intel(R)
Core(TM) i5-12400T 1.80 GHz, Intel(R) UHD Graphics 730 |
12 GB,
952 GB | ||
- ☐ 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
- SCAN OUR QR CODE 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
Design Software
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.