3D Printing

To use a printer you will need to be "badged." Visit the Badging tab on the left for information on how to complete the badging process.

• Please use Cura to estimate how long your print will take ahead of time. You will need to know how long your print will take before making a reservation.
  • Need help? Visit the Using Cura to Preview Print Time tab on the left menu or stop by one of the makerspaces during Open Hours to receive staff assistance.

• For Walk-ins:
  • There are no limits on the number of walk-ins per month.

  • Depending on the makerspace, you will choose between two printers:

    • Lulzbot TAZ Workhorse – Print area is 11.02" L x 11.02" W x 11.22" H

      • 10 hours maximum

      • Available for walk-in at Library 21c, East Library, and Sand Creek Library if the printers are not already reserved.

    •  Lulzbot Mini 2 – Print area is 6.30" L x 6.30" W x 7.09" H

      • 4 hours maximum

      • Available for walk-in at Library 21c, East Library, and Sand Creek Library, and Manitou Springs Library if the printers are not already reserved.

  • You will need to stay with your print for the first 45 minutes (according to the print timer in Cura) to ensure that it is printing correctly.

• For Reservations:

  • Depending on the makerspace, you will choose between two printers:

    • Lulzbot TAZ Workhorse – Print area is 11.02" L x 11.02" W x 11.22" H

      • 2 hours minimum, 10 hours maximum

      • Available for reservation at Library 21c, East Library, and Sand Creek Library.

    •  Lulzbot Mini 2 – Print area is 6.30" L x 6.30" W x 7.09" H

      • 2 hours minimum, 4 hours maximum

      • Available for reservation at Library 21c, East Library, Sand Creek Library, and Manitou Springs Library.

  • Each individual can make two reservations per month to use a 3D printer.

  • Staff may cancel a reservation after 15 minutes if no one has checked in.

  • If your print will take less than two hours, we ask that you use the walk-in service instead. We are unable to accommodate prints longer than 10 hours at this time.
  • You will need to stay with your print for the first 45 minutes (according to the print timer in Cura) to ensure that it is printing correctly.
  • If a print fails in the first 45 minutes, you may attempt to restart it. If it fails after you leave, staff will not be able to restart the print for you, but you will receive an email letting you know what happened.
  • Use the link at the bottom of this box to reserve a 3D printer. Reservations can be made up to one week in advance.

• Filament:
  • PPLD provides PLA, PETG, and ABS (while supplies last) in assorted colors for use with our 3D printers.  Patrons are not allowed to bring outside filament for use with PPLD machines. 

• Cost and Pick-up:

  • In every session, you will have access to $1 worth (20 grams) of 3D printing.*  

    • *This amount is calculated from the standard $0.05 per gram rate for printing. Anything over that amount will be charged at the usual $0.05 per gram rate.

  • If staying with your print:
    • You will bring it to staff to be weighed and charged to your card when checking out.
  • If leaving your print:
    • Staff will weigh your print and charge your library card account.
    • You will receive an email notifying you when your print is complete.
    • You will have 30 days from completion to pick up your print before it is recycled.

• To use the makerspaces:
  • If you are under 18, you must submit a completed Creative Space Use Agreement (link below). You can request one at any makerspace desk, or print one out and bring it to a makerspace staff member.
  • Adults must agree to the Creative Space Use Agreement terms when making a reservation or when checking in.
  • Printers are only available during each spaces' Open Hours.

Photo: https://www.lulzbot.com/