Large Format Printing
The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional PPM training is required to use any of 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
New Member Orientation
Area Contact — Mathew Palfenier
- Additional Printer Suite Leaders wanted
- To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on Slack.
Classes
- PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- After loading a new roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the printer.)
- Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if necessary.
- Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power cord.
- Plain paper is recyclable. (Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable.)
- Be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf
HP Designjet 510
front power button
HP Designjet 510
display
HP Designjet 510
load paper steps (6)
HP Designjet 510
brochure.pdf
Tips
- - The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or even manually), just use the scissors instead.
- - If printer reports "Print Head Path Error 2", check the (Illustrator) file for any elements that might need to be trimmed to fit within the artboard.
Equipment Lists
Large Format Printer
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
 |
Large Format
Inkjet Printer (4-Color, 42 inch wide)  |
hewlett-packard | hp
Designjet 510, with (416 MB memory upgrade) |
Manuals |
 |
spindle hub replacement
(2") |
Trevor Banks
(04/12/22) |
(3D-printed) | |
 |
spindle hub adapter
(3" to 2") |
Trevor Banks
(04/16/22) |
(3D-printed) | |
Hand Tools
- Use scissors to cut canvas, (the media profile "Canvas" does not allow cutting.)
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
- Pikes Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
Benefits
- 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.
Policies
Materials
- Donate for Printing Materials: https://printing.cheddarup.com Use checkout for all payment methods.
- If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.
- 14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.
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.
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.
Related Software
Design Software
- Adobe Illustrator Tips
- Adobe Photoshop Tips
- Adobe InDesign Tips
- CorelDRAW X6 Tips
- Inkscape Tips
- Canva Tips
- Procreate app Tips
Printing Software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Preview — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview
Member Showcase
Large Vinyl Banner
by Debbie l Urquijo
(03/21/23)
Raspberry Pi
poster
Raspberry Pi Books
poster
Mountains
poster
Electric car
canvas print
MOTOMINDED
window curtains
by Chris V.
100 inch long banner
(October 2016)
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
For Additional Help
- 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 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.