Large Format Printing

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

The Large Format Printing Area at PPM 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

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

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.pdf
HP Designjet 510
(stock photo)
HP Designjet 510
front power button
HP Designjet 510
display
HP Designjet 510
load paper steps (6)
HP Designjet 510
brochure.pdf

The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.

Captured transcript of Large Format Printer Refresher video (by former PPM member Logan Henning):

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.

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.

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Reference Materials
	Large Format 4-Color Inkjet Printer		hp Designjet 510, with (416 MB memory upgrade)	Manuals

	2" spindle hub (3D-printed)	Trevor Banks (04/12/22)
	3" to 2" spindle hub adapter (3D-printed)	Trevor Banks (04/16/22)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Reference Materials

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 and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

(walk in, show 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