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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!
No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
Always leave the space better than you found it.
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.
Classes
- To help out with our Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack ##roland-printer
Training
- No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
- However, be sure to log your printing job on the Roland TruVIS Printer Usage Form.
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Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf
Tips
- ☐ Weeding is the process of removing the (vinyl) material from a design that has been cut, leaving behind only the desired artwork.
Regular Maintenance Guidelines
- From the Roland VG3-640 User's Manual
- "To use this machine under its optimal conditions, it is important to perform the following maintenance at the appropriate times on a daily basis."
| Timing | Item |
|---|---|
| Before daily operations | Print head check |
| Before daily operations | Ink mixing (white ink)
Remove just the pouch tray for the white ink, shake the pouch tray 50 times (about 20 seconds), and then reinsert this pouch tray. |
| After daily operations | Cleaning the Media Path Cleaning the Knife Carriage Roller |
| If a message appears | Cleaning around the Print Heads
(manual cleaning) |
| When the discharged fluid is ready to overflow | |
| Other maintenance items | Types and Timing of Maintenance |
Equipment Lists
Roland Large Format Printer Cutter
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Resources |
| Large Format
Printer Cutter (54 inch wide) |
ROLAND | TruVIS VG3-540 | website | |
Dedicated Computer
| Picture | Computer | Software | Monitors | Processor / Graphics |
Memory / Storage |
- ☐ You are responsible for your own backups.
- ☐ Do not expect files on the computer to be saved for you.
- ☐ Do not expect files in the VersaWorks queues to be saved for you.
Policies
Materials
- SCAN OUR QR CODE TO PAY FOR USE.
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.
Related Software
Printing Software
Design Software
- Scribus — free and opensource page layout that supports spot color
Additional Help
Use our #roland-printer channel in Slack!
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 outdated information.