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==Benefits== | ==Benefits== | ||
Revision as of 15:23, 25 October 2024
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains two desktop printers for all our members to use (Level 1).
Our newest printer, a DTF (Direct to Film - heat transfer) printer, is a Level 2 piece of equipment.
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.
Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.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 printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #printer-suite.
Training
- Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
- Direct-to-film printing — on Wikipedia
Equipment Lists
Printers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Color | Features | Resources | Owner |
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All-In-One
ink jet printer  |
Canon
G7020 |
Color
4 inks, continuous tanks |
Duplexing
(2-sided printing), borderless printing |
manual | PPM |
| Direct To Film
(DTF) printer |
EPSON
ET-8550 |
Colorful
6 inks, including white |
Upgraded
to Direct To Film |
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | Colin | |
Benefits
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
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Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
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CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
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GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
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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 QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE of the printers.
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.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Printers — Dye Sublimation
- Printers — Large Format
- Vinyl Cutting
- Computers — Windows
- Computers — Mac and Apple
- Infrastructure at PPM
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #printer-suite
- 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.