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Make/Model: Light Object Q1600 Water Chiller
Once per week, ACE staff will post a picture of the water level to the #laser channel in Slack – this helps us keep track of the water level over time.
Water level is visible through the front of the device as long as it isn’t at 100% – in which case, the level will be above the F mark.
Please only add water to the unit if it the level is near (within an inch of) the L mark. And always use the /asset
command to tell someone that you have added water. Use only distilled water.
There is also a minimum height indicator on the water level display:
Documentation:
LO-1600W Water Chiller instruction
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Ace has six ABC multipurpose dry chemical type fire extinguishers and one BC type CO2 fire extinguisher in Laser. General information about the types and uses of fire extinguishers can be found here.
Coworking/Textiles: 1x on the far wall by the emergency exit stairs
Laser: 1x CO2 fire extinguisher by the laser main switch. DO NOT USE THIS CO2 EXTINGUISHER ON TRASH OR WOOD. It is for liquids and electrical fires only.
Metal/Storage: 1x on the wall by the door
Workshop: 1x on the wall by the double doors
CNC: 1x on the CNC desk. Note: This fire extinguisher needs a proper home and signage as of 2/20/24.
Clean Fab: 1x by Electronics light well and 1x by staircase light well
Our fire extinguishers are serviced by Acme Fire Extinguishers in Oakland. They must be maintained yearly in September. Call the number on the green tags to schedule service.
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Adjustable dress form on stand with locking wheels. Lives in Textiles storage with the rolling mirror. Please be gentle with the wheel locks- they’re pretty flimsy.
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The Clean Fab label maker is located in the office supplies cart by the Epson computer.
Tape: 12mm black on white tape (any tape compatible with LW-300 will work)
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Certification covers policies and best practices specific to Ace. Certification also covers basic printer concepts, specific process steps of using the Ace printer, and basic troubleshooting. Ace is lucky to have a working printer thanks to monthslong volunteer efforts from one of our devoted Ace Members and also Staff. Certification helps member users of the Ace printer to learn how to take good care of this shared resource.
The Ace Large Format Printer will print lovely prints with minor color variations, which is another way of saying it will not give you perfect prints. For perfect prints or photos, go to a professional custom printing technician.
The best way to assess how your print will look is to do a smaller test print on the same paper.
There are various possibilities why your print may look different than on your screen.
Ace printing fees are $2 per square foot and fees can be paid at the Ace Product Store. Test prints and misprints are part of your total cost of printing at Ace, so remember to include them when you calculate the square footage. Members are responsible for the cost of all their prints regardless of the results.
Ace printing fees when members supply their own paper are $0.50 per square foot and fees can be paid at the Ace Product Store. Test prints and misprints are part of the cost of printing at Ace, so remember to include them when you calculate the square footage. Members are responsible for the cost of all their prints regardless of the results.
No, a blueprint rate is not currently offered for printing on the Ace large format printer. In print shops, blueprint rates apply to prints that have less than 95% coverage. Examples of prints with less than 95% coverage include fabric patterns or simple line work.
Yes, Ace provides a limited assortment of approved inkjet compatible media.
No, some papers CANNOT be used on an inkjet printers.
Yes, but it must be compatible with ink jet printing. If in doubt, first seek approval before using in Ace printer.
No, not with best results, because a different ink is required for printing on glossy paper. Your print will look funny from the side and thus it is not recommended. In particular, the ink is not glossy in the blacks.
No, the fibers in the fabric will destroy the Ace printer. (Fabric can only be printed on a dye sublimation printer.)
Yes, you can print on inkjet compatible canvas paper. For example, you could print on inkjet compatible canvas and then mount it on wood after printing process is completed.
No, because the paper will fray and could potentially damage printer.
No, paper must be coated to be inkjet compatible.
One member suggestion is to purchase a sample pack from Fixons and Red River Paper.
It depends on whether your inkjet paper is archival, which typically means acid-free so it doesn’t discolor. Ace stocks archival inks. Be aware that a wet sponge to archival ink is not good for longevity of your print. Also be sure to give your prints enough time to dry.
It depends. When there is rainy wet weather, a matte print could take 2 hours or more to dry. In dry weather, the same matte print could take 30 to 45 minutes to dry.
Yes, there are drying racks available for member use in the art area. Standard blue tagging applies (see Storage at Ace).
First check whether you selected the correct printer. It’s a common mistake so it’s worth double-checking.
Yes, the printer is designed to wobble while printing to distribute the forces when engaged in printing.
Some folks spray glossy photo (after printing with non-glossy inks) with a gloss print spray at home (not at Ace).
Print test prints in a smaller size than your final print. One workaround is to manually cut smaller size paper sheets from your roll, such as 8.5″x11″ sheets. If you are proficient in Adobe Photoshop or similar, you could possibly setup your print settings to print along the length of your roll to minimize wasted paper.
No, the printer prints 0.25 inch margins, but you can trim your print to be borderless after printing. For example to print 8″x10″ borderless, you will need 8.5″x10.5″ paper minimum in order to account for 0.25″ margins along all sides. Then you will trim to 8″x10″.
Yes, but you may need to add printer and download Epson Drivers (see Epson 9880 Wide Format Printer).
Yes, certified members can save their presets on the Mac Mini.
Members can upload their files to the Fileserver or Mac/iOS users could use air drop.
Every single paper out there has documentation on which Epson profile to use.
For example, if you buy paper from Red River Paper, then go their website and they will have the corresponding Epson profile listed.
Ace policy is to put Mac Mini to sleep when done with your session. Do NOT turn off the Mac Mini.
Ace policy is to turn off the Epson printer when done with your session. Be sure to leave the media roll clamped. Make sure the lever is in the down position.
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From Amazon
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Make/Model: Pfaff Powerquilter 16.0
Documentation/Manual: Powerquilter 16.0 Manual
Sits on a 36″x30″ rolling table and has these features:
Donations were originally purchased in 2016
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