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However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form. | However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form. | ||
'''''Always leave the space better than you found it.''''' | |||
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]] | [[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]] | ||
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | ||
==Classes== | == Classes == | ||
:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | :PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
:To help out with our new Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite. | :To help out with our new Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite. | ||
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==Regular Maintenance Guidelines== | == Regular Maintenance Guidelines== | ||
:'''From the Roland VG3-640 [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html User's Manual]''' | :'''From the Roland VG3-640 [https://downloadcenter.rolanddg.com/contents/manuals/VG3-640_USE_EN/index.html User's Manual]''' | ||
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* '''Do not expect files on the computer or in the VersaWorks queues to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.''' | *'''Do not expect files on the computer or in the VersaWorks queues to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.''' | ||
===Hand Tools=== | === Hand Tools=== | ||
:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. | :☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. | ||
:☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | :☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | ||
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{{Red Tags}} | {{Red Tags}} | ||
== Related Software == | ==Related Software== | ||
==='''Printing Software'''=== | ==='''Printing Software'''=== | ||
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:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/support/products/software/versaworks-6 VersaWorks 6 Users Manual]''' | :'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/support/products/software/versaworks-6 VersaWorks 6 Users Manual]''' | ||
===Design Software=== | === Design Software=== | ||
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' | :'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]''' | :'''[[Procreate app Tips]]''' | ||
==Member Showcase== | ==Member Showcase == | ||
<gallery widths="200" heights="125"> | <gallery widths="200" heights="125"> | ||
File:Makerspace die cut sticker.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace die cut sticker|<b>Die cut sticker<br>for our Makerspace<br><i>(03/06/25)</i></b> | File:Makerspace die cut sticker.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace die cut sticker|<b>Die cut sticker<br>for our Makerspace<br><i>(03/06/25)</i></b> | ||
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{{Template:Showcase_blurb}} | {{Template:Showcase_blurb}} | ||
== Additional Help == | ==Additional Help== | ||
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
:'''[[QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
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:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Classroom / Meeting Area''' </span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]''' | :[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Classroom / Meeting Area''' </span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]''' | ||
: Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack! | :Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack! | ||
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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. | :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. | ||
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[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Volunteers Needed]] | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:21, 7 March 2025
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has just 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 2 equipment.
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
- PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
- To help out with our new Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.
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 Printer Usage Form.
-
Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf
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 |
Tips
- ☐
Equipment Lists
Roland Large Format Printer Cutter
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Resources | Owner |
| picture of Roland large format printer | Large Format
Printer Cutter (54 inch wide)  |
ROLAND | TruVIS VG3-540 | website | PPM |
Dedicated Computer
| Computer | Software | Monitors | Processor / Graphics |
Memory / Storage |
Owner |
| HP Pavilion
All-in-One Desktop  |
Microsoft Windows 11 Home,
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, VersaWorks 6.17.0, Inkscape, Edge and Chrome browsers, and more. |
24 inch,
landscape (touch display) |
12th Gen Intel(R)
Core(TM) i5-12400T 1.80 GHz, Intel(R) UHD Graphics 730 |
12 GB,
952 GB |
PPM |
- Do not expect files on the computer or in the VersaWorks queues to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
Hand Tools
- ☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use.
- ☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Policies
Materials
- SCAN OUR QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE (via PayPal).
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
Member Showcase
-
Die cut sticker
for our Makerspace
(03/06/25) -
stickers printed on our
new Roland printer
(01/26/25)
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Use the #printer-suite channel 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 outdated information.