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Request a print job. Library staff will oversee the printing.

The Basics
3D printing is the process of creating physical objects from a three dimensional digital model.  This technology has been around for awhile, but typically used by engineers and industry designers. 3D printing technology is quickly evolving and therefore public printing is becoming more common. Our new unit is an Anycubic Kobra Max Printer. This model  uses plastic filament to build objects layer by layer. It can print a cell phone protective case, model airplane, or just about any object that can be designed.

The library prefers you find prints from Thingiverse -- A large online collection of 3D models created by site users.
3D Printer
Features
  • Print Area: 17.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 in.
  • Only files in .stl format can be printed so you must Save As or Export in STL format. If given the option of binary or ascii – choose binary
  • Anycubic upgrade auto leveling function with a 25-point smart and precise calibration. It can compensate the heated bed unevenness automatically.
  • Printer is equipped with double thread Z-axis moving construction. It can minimize the shaking, does not lose steps and more model details can be restored.
  • Prints need to run for only 4 hours or less.

What You'll Need
To have a print job printed at the library, patrons can simply save their custom or selected design on a flash drive and fill out a 3D print request form which can be picked-up at the Library. Once the 3D print request form is filled-out and returned to the Library a staff member will be in contact with details about scheduling a print job session.

Or CLICK HERE to print the form.

You will also need the Cura software so you can view and approve your design before submitting it to the library. Designs created using other software may not print correctly on the Ultimaker.

For more information please thoroughly read the 3D Printer Guidelines and 3D Printer Request form.

Cost
The cost of 3D printing at the library will be a $1.00 per print job handling fee and an additional $.10 per gram to offset the cost of the filament. 3D print services are available to library card holders in good standing only.  

Please Note:
The library will not print any item that is prohibited by local, state, or federal laws; is unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well being of others; is obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment; or is in violation of another's intellectual property rights.

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