Library Printing Resources

[stratman]

Your local library may have some fantastic hardware available to you at no or low cost.

My county library has numerous printing and crafts available. Besides B&W and Color copy printing they have a large format HP Designjet Z5200 44" printer available to anyone with a library card. Also, there is a 3D printer available. Support is on site to help you with the machines. (would you leave a stranger alone with your $5K printer?)

Other things available:

• Cricut Maker
• Laser Engraver
• Vinyl Cutter
• Green Screen Studio
• T-Shirt Press
• Button Maker
• Comb Binding Machine
• Laminator

I don't know what a Comb Binding Machine is but it's there for the free cost of a library card.

Amazing!

 

[The Hat]

I don't know what a Comb Binding Machine is

Like when you have your document bound down one side with plastic or wire teeth, that’s Comb Binding..

Also, there is a 3D printer available.

So now there's no excuse not to get into 3D printing..

 

[stratman]

So now there's no excuse not to get into 3D printing..

Thanks for your seasonal sugar plum dream.

 

[Artur5]

Sooner or later you will succumb to temptation.
Just wait till I gather the funds needed for buying my second 3D printer.

 

[The Hat]

Just wait till I gather the funds needed for buying my second 3D printer.

Ah ha, but then you might have the same issue that @stratman has, no space to put in..
P.S. I’ve no more space left either..
P.S. That’s why I suggested using the one in the library..

 

[Artur5]

You're right, not enough vital space for two 3D machines in my home. IF I purchase a second printer, it will replace the first one.
That won't happen tomorrow, unless my Prusa explodes or burns to the ashes suddenly.

 

[The Hat]

That won't happen tomorrow, unless my Prusa explodes or burns to the ashes suddenly.

Huh, I taught Prusa were supposed to be a good solid printer....

 

[Artur5]

As much as the Titanic was a good solid ship.
( I won't be printing any 3D icebergs, just in case ).

 

[stratman]

Another interesting find.

My local CVS drug store has an Epson P6000 behind the counter. Freaking huge!

One of the employees was fitting an 8x10 portrait canvas shot of a family onto a plastic frame. The printer is relatively new for the store.

Unlike the library, I don't think CVS will let me try out the printer.

 

[The Hat]

Unlike the library, I don't think CVS will let me try out the printer.

He’s right.. A self portrait of you is liable to break the Feckin thing..