Large Format Printing
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Large Format Printer
75x75pxThe 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
- Volunteers needed
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"
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Large Format Printer
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Large Format Printer
steps (9)
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
| 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) |
Black printing too heavy. (Needs new print head?) | |
| pocket guide | hp | PPM | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
- A 59" Rotary Cutter is available to trim large format printing projects.File:Wide Format Supplies cart.jpgLarge Format Printing Supplies
| Item | Weight | Size | Quantity | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poster Grade Glossy Paper | 36" | Buy -- Almost Out | ||
| Matte White Canvas | 35" | 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.
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 membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
 |
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 |
- 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.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash 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 (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
- 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.)
Raspberry Pi
poster
Raspberry Pi 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
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