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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

  1. Book an appointment using our booking form at least 24 hours in advance.
  2. Upload an unsliced OBJ, STL, or another 3D model file to a Micro SD card or send your file to learninginnovations@kent.edu.
  3. Head to the 3D Print Lab located in 221B White Hall (IRC)
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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