Difference between revisions of "Large Format Printing"
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| − | Use either Illustrator or 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.) | + | :Use either Illustrator or 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.) |
| − | + | :Some PPM members have good luck printing from Macintosh Snow Leopard OS and its built-in application Preview. | |
| − | Some PPM members have good luck printing from Macintosh Snow Leopard OS and its built-in application Preview. | ||
== Showcase== | == Showcase== | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 4 December 2021
File:Training Level 2 icon.pdfThe Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Safety First
Members must know the following information:
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- Our physical location is:
- 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign
PPM Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.
- There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.
PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan
First Aid
- There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.
- FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazardous Chemicals
- All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.
- SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Please DO NOT paint indoors.
Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Classes and Training
Area Captain
(Open)
Classes
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
For Help
Use the #large-format-printer channel in Slack!
Get started here: Large Format Printer Refresher video by Logan Henning
"DO NOT TURN OFF / USE STANDBY INSTEAD"
- Large Format Printer display.jpg
Large Format Printer
display - Large Format Printer steps (9).jpg
Large Format Printer
steps (9)
HP DesignJet 5500 Users Guide - External Link
HP DesignJet 5500 Quick Reference Guide - External Link
Tip
Unfortunately, there are no Windows 10 drivers for our hp 5500ps Large Format Printer.
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Format Printer | hp | designjet 5500ps | $750 | Yes
(pocket guide) |
PPM | working
(11/19/21) |
||
| pocket guide | hp | PPM | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Item | Weight | Size | Quantity | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poster Grade Glossy Paper | 36" | 1 | Buy -- Almost Out | |
| Matte White Canvas | 35" | 1 | Buy -- Almost Out | |
| Presentation Grade Matte Paper | 36" | 1 | ||
| Bright White Bond Paper | 20lb | 30" | 1 | |
| Premium Matte Paper | 47lb | 24" | 1 | |
| Bright White Bond Paper | 20lb | 33" | 1 | |
| Bright White Bond Paper | 20lb | 23.5" | 3 | |
| Heavy Weight Coated Paper | 36" | 1 | ||
| Bright White Bond Paper | 20lb | 24" | 2 | |
| Translucent Bond Paper | 15lb | 24" | 1 | |
| Off White Bond Paper | 24" | 1 | ||
| Bright White Bond Paper | 20lb | 36" | 1 | |
| Bright White Bond Paper | 20lb | 11" | 4 | Sell |
| Bright White Bond Paper | 20lb | 11.5" | 2 | Sell |
| Translucent Bond Paper | 15lb | 36" | 6 | Sell |
| Translucent Bond Paper | 15lb | 48" | 2 | Sell |
| Item | Weight | Size | Quantity | Recommendation |
Hand Tools
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
A 59" Rotary Cutter is available to use for large format printing projects.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
PPE
Reservations
- No reservation system at this time. First come, first served. (It's usually available.)
Materials
- Cost
- HW Paper $1.00 per foot, Canvas $3.00 per foot
- Donate for Materials: 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!
Scrap and Trash
- Please recycle plain paper.
Software
- Use either Illustrator or Acrobat from our Design Workstation 3 to print large format files. (Windows 7 machine is required.)
- Some PPM members have good luck printing from Macintosh Snow Leopard OS and its built-in application Preview.
Showcase
Photo Gallery
(Displayed in no particular order.)
Coffee mug poster 
RPi poster 
RPi Books
poster- 3D PRINTING AREA poster.jpg
3D PRINTING AREA poster 
Digital Design
poster- Car show sign.jpg
Abbey car show
posters 
Electric car
poster- WORKSPACE large sign.jpg
CLEAN WORKSPACE poster 
Mountains
poster
Other Fun Stuff
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)