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3D PRINTING SERVICE

3D PRINT REQUEST FORM

Attach your STL file, and we’ll add your request to our 3D print queue! Our Technology Specialists will email you when it’s ready to be picked up. Don't worry about the cost: it's free.

3D PRINTER GUIDELINES

  1. One request at a time per person.
  2. The item must print in under five hours.
  3. The item must fit within a 210 x 210 x 250 millimeter area (8.3 x 8.3 x 9.84 inches).
  4. Once you have been contacted, please pick up your item within two weeks from a staff member at the front desk.
  5. Please pick up your completed 3D print before submitting another request.
  6. Arapahoe Libraries cannot print any items protected by copyright. For more information, please read ourAcceptable Use of Technology Policy.
  7. All files will be printed as submitted, so please submit a finalized design.
  8. We are unable to accommodate color requests at this time.
  9. If you are planning a group project, pleasecontact usso we can coordinate with you.

FEELING CREATIVE?

Design your own 3D prints using these recommended websites.

COOKIECAD, opens a new window

CookieCAD, opens a new windowis a site where you can easily upload a black and white image to turn into a cookie cutter! You can download the STL file for free (after a sign-in process) and submit it via the form on this page for free printing.

TINKERCAD, opens a new window

Tinkercad, opens a new windowis a great tool for beginners and experts alike. Create a free account to build a 3D design in this browser-based 3D solid modeling tool. Chrome and Firefox browsers work best.

BLENDER, opens a new window

Blender, opens a new windowis a free open-source program that you can download for modeling, animating and editing anything in 3D.

3D PRINTING TUTORIALS

Getting the Most Out of 3D Printing

Create amazing things with the new Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D printer available at each of the Arapahoe Libraries.

3D Printing in the Makerspace

Learn more about our 3d printers, slicing software, and guidelines for use.

3D Printing

Have questions about 3D printing? Find answers here!

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FAQs

3D Printing FAQs

  • A 3D printer is a machine that creates a physical object based on digital renderings by "printing" layers upon layers with filament. Every Arapahoe Libraries location has a3D printer, opens a new window, so come discover this fascinating technology!

  • We invest in emerging technologies to give you the chance to interact and learn about them in an environment that is objective and free of a sales pitch. Read ourTechnology Mission Statement, opens a new windowfor the whole story.

  • Yes! Visit the3D Printing page, opens a new windowfor more information on how to design your own 3D print. Fill out the form on this page to request a print.

    You cancontact a technology specialistif you'd like help getting started.

  • Every Arapahoe Library has a Prusa i3 MK3S+ and offers 3D printing services. Check out our3D Printing Services, opens a new windowfor more information on how to get started.

  • It’s all free!

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