Large Format Printing

The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

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Large Format Printer

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

Area Captain -- Volunteers needed

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

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)
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hp pocket guide

HP DesignJet 5500 Users Guide - External Link

HP DesignJet 5500 Quick Reference Guide - External Link

The media profile for "Hewlett-Packard/Studio Canvas" does not include cutting canvas at the end of the job, just use a pair of scissors instead.

Our Large Format Printer does not have a Take Up Reel (TUR).

Tips

Leave the "Language" set to "Automatic" (on the front panel: Setup > Device setup ... > Lang > Automatic),

otherwise you may get the message "Error processing job / Flushing rest of job".

For Help

Use the #large-format-printer channel in Slack!

Equipment Lists

Large Format Printer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
File:5500ps.jpg	Large Format Printer	hp	designjet 5500ps	$750	Yes (pocket guide)	PPM		Black ink prints too heavy. (11/19/21)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

A 59" Rotary Cutter is available to trim large format printing projects.

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!

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 -- too wide
Item	Weight	Size	Quantity	Recommendation

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