3D Printer Appointment Booking
Policies
Reserving Printers:
- Reservations must be made through the official .
- Each reservation is 30 minutes, allowing time for:
- Introduction to printer operations
- File preparation
- Starting the print
- Prints may run longer than the reserved appointment.
- Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Due to the high volume of class prints, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Failed Prints:
- One failed print per user is allowed at no additional charge
- Additional failed prints will be subject to a 20% surcharge.
- Example: If the original print cost was $5.00, a second reprint will then cost $6.00
Print Pickup:
- Payment for prints must be completed before printing begins
- The lab currently accepts cash and cards. Apple Pay and physical cards are not accepted.
- Estimated cost is based on filament weight and slicing software
- Users are notified when prints are complete and available for pickup, further instructions will be provided.
Staff Assistance:
- All sliced files must be reviewed by lab staff before printing
- Staff can assist with:
- Orientation to the printer
- Basic slicing settings and troubleshooting
- Equipment guidance and lab procedures
- Staff cannot:
- Create or edit 3D models
- Redesign user files
- Guarantee print success
Process
- Book an appointment using our booking form at least 24 hours in advance.
- Upload an unsliced OBJ, STL, or another 3D model file to a Micro SD card or send your file to learninginnovations@kent.edu.
- Head to the 3D Print Lab located in 221B White Hall (IRC)
- Lab staff will check over your unsliced file, and assist with setting up the 3D printer. Payment must be completed before the print can begin.
- After your print finishes, you will be notified by lab staff via email with instructions on how to pick up your print.
What to Bring
- Optional: Micro SD card (Can be purchased from the IRC; Regular SD cards are not compatible)
- A non-sliced OBJ, STL, or other 3D model file
- A personal 3D printing appointment