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3D Printers in the Digital Media Center

How to 3D print at the DMC

  • Download or create an .STL file
  • Print time requirement: 4 hours or less per object
  • Schedule your print
    • Contact the DMC at 706-613-3650 ext. 2310 or by filling out our DMC Book and Appointment form.
      • A DMC staff member will contact you to set up an appointment.
    • We can assist you with your 3D print from start to finish.
      • Patrons must pick up and pay for their 3D print on the day it is finished printing.
      • Filament colors are limited to what is in stock. We can only use a single color for each object.
      • We only use DMC supplied filament or filament that is the correct diameter for our printers.
  • Pay for your 3D print
    • 3D prints cost $0.15/gram of filament (rounded to the nearest gram).
    • Cash or check only.
      • No charge for failed print, unless the DMC staff determines the failure is caused by a design flaw.

Print Failure & Equipment Damage

  • Print failures caused by a printer malfunction (filament clog or break, extruder malfunction, etc.) will be fixed by the DMC staff. Patrons are not to attempt to repair the printer. The patron may re-print if they wish.
  • Print failures caused by a poor design or print process (e.g., print is too fragile or your design contains flaws which prevent successful printing) will be charged for whatever printed. You will need to redesign and correct the design.

Legal Limitations

The 3D printer may not be used for unlawful purposes including, but not limited to, the following content:

  • Prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
  • Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses a threat to the well-being of others (knives, guns, etc.).
  • In violation of another’s intellectual property rights

Supervision of the use of the 3D printer by Library staff does not constitute knowledge, or acknowledgement, of any intended use of the 3D product, and the Library specifically disclaims any knowledge thereof. Patrons may use their 3D objects for purposes other than display at their own risk.

Privacy

The 3D Printer is located within public view and the Library cannot guarantee that any particular print will not be seen by members of the public.