Large Format Printing

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Large Format Printer Area
Large Format Printer

Training Level 2 iconThe 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
  • Emergency sign
    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 040721
    PPM Emergency
    Evacuation Plan.pdf
  • PPM Fire Prevention Plan 0407022
    PPM Fire
    Prevention Plan.pdf
  • PPM Fire Escape Plan
    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
    Supply Cabinet
  • FIRST AID kit
    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
    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.
Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.
  • SAFETY GOGGLES
    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 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
    Flammables Cabinet
    in the Vented Room

Other Hazards

Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.

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"
HP DesignJet 5500 Users Guide - External Link
HP DesignJet 5500 Quick Reference Guide - External Link

Tips

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any Windows 10 drivers for our hp 5500ps Large Format Printer.
Our Large Format Printer does not have a Take Up Reel (TUR).

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Estimated
Value 		Manual Owner Status Problem
Description
hp 5500ps large format printer
 Large Format Printer


Training Level 2 icon

hp designjet 5500ps

$750

 Yes

(pocket guide)

PPM working

(11/19/21)

Black printing too heavy. (Needs new print head?)
hp pocket guide
 pocket guide hp PPM
Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Estimated
Value 		Manual Owner Status Problem
Description
File:Wide Format Supplies cart.jpg
Large Format Printing Supplies
Large Format Printing Supplies
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 trim large format printing projects.

Donations Received

Wish List

Policies

Equipment Reservations

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!
PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of PPM membership)
Website Benefit Address
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens 10% discount 1830 W Uintah Street

Scrap and Trash

Trash day is TUESDAY (Extra pickups can be called from Waste Connections for around $75)
Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote should be placed out back by the dumpster)
Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
Empty interior trash cans into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
Always leave the space better than you found it.

Software

Design Software

Adobe Illustrator
Inkscape (cross platform)
Procreate (for Apple iPad)

Printing Software

Adobe Acrobat
Most PPM members use Adobe 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.
designjet 5500ps WebAccess

Showcase

Photo Gallery

(Displayed in no particular order.)

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

Other Fun Stuff

Consider Hofstadter's law

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