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[[File:Large Format Printer Area.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer Area|thumb|267x267px|'''Large Format Printer''']]
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'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2 equipment'''
 
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Additional training is required to use our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
 
 
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.<br>
 
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==Classes and Training==
  
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==Classes and Training==
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===[[New Member Orientation]]===
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===Area Contact — Mathew Palfenier===
  
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=== Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
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:'''Additional Printer Suite Leaders wanted'''
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===Classes===
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:To help out with the Large Format Printer, post your ideas/comments on&nbsp;Slack.
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: Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
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===For Help===
 
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:Use the #large-format-printer channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
 
  
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:'''Get started here: Large Format Printer Refresher video by Logan Henning'''
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=== Classes===
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
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:"DO NOT TURN OFF / USE STANDBY INSTEAD"
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===Training===
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:*'''After loading a new roll of material, be sure the roll spins freely. (Be sure it doesn't rub against the&nbsp;printer.)'''
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:*Use the small power button on the front, lower left of the printer for an "Emergency Stop", if&nbsp;necessary.
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:*Otherwise, to clear the printer, cycle the power using the power switch in the back, next to the power cord.
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:*Plain paper is recyclable. (Photo paper and canvas are not recyclable.)
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:* Be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
  
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Large Format Printer display.jpg|alt=Large Format Printer display|<center>'''Large Format Printer<br>display'''</center>
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File:Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf|alt=Large Format Printer Usage Form|'''Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf'''
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File:Large Format Printer steps (9).jpg|alt=Large Format Printer steps (9)|<center>'''Large Format Printer<br>steps (9)'''</center>
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File:Hp 510 front power switch.jpg|'''HP Designjet 510<br>front power button'''
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File:HP Designjet 510 panel.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510 display|'''HP Designjet 510<br>display'''
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File:HP Designjet 510 load paper.jpg|alt=load paper steps (6)|'''HP Designjet 510<br>load paper steps (6)'''
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File:Hp 510 brochure.pdf|alt=HP Designjet 510 brochure|'''HP Designjet 510<br>brochure.pdf'''
 
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:[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Users Guide - External Link]]
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:'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-designjet-510-printer-series/3737526/model/3737531/manuals HP DesignJet 510 42-in Printer - Manuals]'''
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:[[HP Designjet 5500 Series|HP DesignJet 5500 Quick Reference Guide - External Link]]
 
  
 
===Tips===
 
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:Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any Windows 10 drivers for our hp 5500ps Large Format Printer.
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:'''-''' The media profile for "Canvas" does not allow cutting at the end of the job (or even manually), just use the scissors instead.
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:Our Large Format Printer does not have a Take Up Reel (TUR).
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:'''-''' 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.
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==Equipment Lists==
  
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==Equipment Lists==
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===Large Format Printer===
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
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Large Format Printer
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!'''Problem<br>Description'''
 
 
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|[[File:5500ps.jpg|alt=hp 5500ps large format printer|center|frameless]]
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|[[File:HP Designjet 510.jpg|alt=HP Designjet 510|center|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Large Format Printer'''
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|'''Large Format'''
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'''Inkjet Printer'''
  
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Level 2 Equipment
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'''(4-Color, 42 inch wide)<br>'''
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|hp
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|41x41px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
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|designjet 5500ps
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|hewlett-packard
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$750</p>
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|'''hp'''
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|Yes
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'''Designjet 510,'''
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(pocket guide)
 
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|PPM
 
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|working
 
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(11/19/21)
 
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| Black printing too heavy.
 
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(Needs new print head?)
 
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|[[File:Hp pocket guide.jpg|alt=hp pocket guide|center|frameless]]
 
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|'''pocket guide'''
 
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|'''Manual'''
 
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|'''Owner'''
 
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|'''Status'''
 
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|'''Problem<br>Description'''
 
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:[[File:Wide Format Supplies cart.jpg|thumb|'''Large Format Printing Supplies''']]'''A 59" [[Rotary Cutter]]  is available to trim large format printing projects.'''
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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Large Format Printing Supplies
 
  
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(416 MB memory upgrade)
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|'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-designjet-510-printer-series/3737526/manuals Manuals]'''
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'''[https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01614253 Specs]'''
 
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!'''Item'''
 
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!'''Weight'''
 
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!'''Size'''
 
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!'''Quantity'''
 
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!'''Recommendation'''
 
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|'''Poster Grade Glossy Paper'''
 
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|36"
 
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|<center>1</center>
 
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|'''Buy -- Almost Out'''
 
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|'''Matte White Canvas'''
 
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|35"
 
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|<center>1</center>
 
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|'''Buy -- Almost Out'''
 
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|'''Presentation Grade Matte Paper'''
 
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|<center>1</center>
 
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|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
 
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|20lb
 
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|'''Premium Matte Paper'''
 
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|<center>1</center>
 
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|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
 
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|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
 
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|'''Heavy Weight Coated Paper'''
 
 
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|'''Off White Bond Paper'''
 
 
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|[[File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|<center>1</center>
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|'''Trevor Banks'''
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(04/12/22)
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|'''(3D-printed)'''
 
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|[[File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''spindle hub adapter'''
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'''(3" to 2")'''
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|'''Trevor Banks'''
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(04/16/22)
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|'''(3D-printed)'''
 
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|'''Bright White Bond Paper'''
 
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|<center>2</center>
 
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|'''Translucent Bond Paper'''
 
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|'''Translucent Bond Paper'''
 
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===Hand Tools===
 
===Hand Tools===
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:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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:Use '''scissors''' to cut canvas, (the media profile "Canvas" does not allow cutting.)
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: Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
  
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===[[Donations Received]]===
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[[Wish List#Large Format Printing|'''Wish List''']]
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===[[Wish List#Large Format Printing|Wish List]]===
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:Pikes Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
  
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==Benefits==
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{{Member Benefits}}
  
 
==Policies==
 
==Policies==
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'''Materials'''
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:'''Donate for Printing Materials:''' https://printing.cheddarup.com  Use checkout for all payment methods.
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:'''''If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.'''''
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:14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.
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{{Red Tags}}
  
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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==Related Software ==
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===Materials===
 
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:'''Cost'''
 
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:HW Paper $1.00 per foot, Canvas $3.00 per foot
 
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:'''Donate for Materials:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]''' (use "Other" drop down menu)
 
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:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
 
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:Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
 
  
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{{Member Benefits}}
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=== Design Software===
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{{Scrap and Trash}}
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]'''
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
  
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==Software==
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=== Printing Software===
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:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
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:'''[https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/print-pdfs-and-images-prvw15175/mac Preview]''' — Print directly from macOS applications, including Preview
  
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==Member Showcase==
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:'''Adobe Illustrator''' (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Large vinyl banner.jpg|alt=Large Vinyl Banner by Debbie U|'''Large Vinyl Banner<br>by Debbie l Urquijo<br>(03/21/23)'''
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:[https://procreate.art/ '''Procreate'''] (for Apple iPad)
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File:RPi poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi poster|'''Poster for<br>Raspberry Pi event'''
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File:RPi Books poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi Books poster|'''Poster of<br>Raspberry Pi Books'''
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File:Mountains poster.jpg|alt=Mountains poster|'''Poster of<br>Colorado Mountains'''
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File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|'''Canvas print of<br>Electric car'''
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File:Coffee mug poster.jpg|alt=Coffee mug poster|'''Large canvas print of<br>Coffee mug'''
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</gallery>
  
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{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
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:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
 
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::Most PPM members use Adobe Acrobat from our  [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstation 3] to print large format files. (Windows 7 machine is required.)
 
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==Related Pages==
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Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
  
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=== Photo Gallery===
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:[[Assembly_Table_(Clean_Projects)|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Assembly Table (Clean Projects)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:(Displayed in no particular order.)
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:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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<gallery>
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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File:Record printout.jpg|alt=Record printout|<center>'''Record printout<br>100 inches long<br>(October 2016)'''</center>
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:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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File:RPi poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi poster|<center>'''Raspberry Pi<br>poster'''</center>
 
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File:RPi Books poster.jpg|alt=Raspberry Pi Books poster|<center>'''Raspberry Pi Books<br>poster'''</center>
 
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File:3D PRINTING AREA poster.jpg|alt=3D PRINTING AREA|<center>'''3D PRINTING AREA poster'''</center>
 
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File:Digital Design poster.jpg|alt=Digital Design poster|<center>'''Digital Design<br>poster'''</center>
 
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File:Car show sign.jpg|alt=Abbey car show posters|<center>'''Abbey car show<br>posters'''</center>
 
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File:Electric car poster.jpg|alt=Electric car poster|<center>'''Electric car<br>wall art'''</center>
 
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File:WORKSPACE large sign.jpg|alt=WORKSPACE large sign|<center>'''CLEAN WORKSPACE poster'''</center>
 
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File:Mountains poster.jpg|alt=Mountains poster|<center>'''Mountains<br>poster'''</center>
 
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===PPM YouTube Channel===
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
 
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== Other Fun Stuff==
 
  
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===Consider [[wikipedia:Hofstadter's_law|Hofstadter's law]]===
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==For Additional Help==
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:Use the #printer-suite channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.
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{{Template:Ideas into reality}}
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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Latest revision as of 18:39, 16 April 2024

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

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.


 


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 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

    Large Format Printer Usage Form.pdf

  • HP Designjet 510
    front power button

  • HP Designjet 510 display

    HP Designjet 510
    display

  • load paper steps (6)

    HP Designjet 510
    load paper steps (6)

  • HP Designjet 510 brochure

    HP Designjet 510
    brochure.pdf

HP DesignJet 510 42-in Printer - Manuals
HP Designjet 510 Series Printers - Specifications

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
HP Designjet 510
 Large Format

Inkjet Printer

(4-Color, 42 inch wide)

Level 2 badge
 hewlett-packard hp

Designjet 510,

with

(416 MB memory upgrade)

Manuals

Specs

3D printed spindle hub
 spindle hub replacement

(2")

Trevor Banks

(04/12/22)

(3D-printed)
3D printed spindle hub adapter
 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.

Donations Received

Wish List

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:
(walk in, show proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 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 promptly.
For more information, review our New Member Orientation wiki page.

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 U

    Large Vinyl Banner
    by Debbie l Urquijo
    (03/21/23)

  • Raspberry Pi poster

    Poster for
    Raspberry Pi event

  • Raspberry Pi Books poster

    Poster of
    Raspberry Pi Books

  • Mountains poster

    Poster of
    Colorado Mountains

  • Electric car poster

    Canvas print of
    Electric car

  • Coffee mug poster

    Large canvas print of
    Coffee mug

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:

  Assembly Table (Clean Projects)  
  Printers  
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
QR Codes

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.
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something 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.

 

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