3D Printing

Southern Boone High School 3D Printer Policy

POLICY 

The Library’s 3D printers are available to high school students to make three-dimensional objects in plastic using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file. 

The Library’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to create material that is: 

I. Prohibited by local, state, or federal law. 

II. Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others. (Such use may violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.) 

III. Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment. 

IV. In violation of another’s intellectual property rights. For example, the printers will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection. 

The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request. 

Supervision of the use of the 3D printer by Library staff does not constitute knowledge, or acknowledgement, of any unapparent final use of the 3D product, and the Library specifically disclaims any knowledge thereof. 

Any individual using the Library’s 3D printer agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Library harmless in, all matters related to the individual’s use of the 3D printer, including but not limited to violations of patent, trademark and/or copyright law.

PROCEDURE

• Acceptable file type: 3MF/.stl

• Maximum size: 11” on all sides

• Librarian can assist with shrinking or expanding models to fit the printing surface.

• Upon job submission, librarian will attempt to orient and select the appropriate printer settings to optimize printing.

• The librarian will not be responsible for the creation of 3D files. The librarian will assist in the use of 3D drafting software where applicable. 

• Only designated staff will have hands-on access to the 3D printer. 

• If a print fails, the librarian will attempt to print the model a second time. After the second failed attempt, the print request will be placed on hold and the individual requesting the 3D print will be contacted. Should the individual requesting the 3D print approve a third attempt, he/she will be charged for the used materials from the prior failed attempts. 

• Printing designs are not guaranteed to come out as intended and can be affected by any number of variables, such as size, complexity, and overhanging areas. The Library does not refund printing fees for completed items that do not come out as intended due to options selected by the individual requesting the 3D print, including but not limited to scale, quality, design, required support material, etc. 

Submit files using GOOGLE FORM. The print job will begin once the payment has been received.

COST

AnyCubic PLA (for up to 4-color 3D prints): Standard colors (red, black, white, yellow, gray, purple, army green, blue, buff/tan, orange)  $1 for every 10 grams of filament.

AnyCubic Silk Duo PLA: $2 for every 10 grams of filament (if used in combination with standard colors, it will be prorated to reflect price.) Colors: red/gold, tri-pink w/blue/green, black/gold, glow in the dark

Polylite PLA COST/COLORS: red, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue, purple, grey, white, black, lulzbot green

The minimum cost is $1. The cost for a Polylite PLA 3D print is $1 for every 10 grams of filament. Charges are rounded up to the nearest dollar. Once the librarian has received the completed form, you will be notified of the cost. 

NinjaFlex COST/COLORS: midnight (black), sun (yellow), flamingo (hot pink), lava (orange)

The minimum cost is $2. The cost for a Ninjaflex TPU 3D print is $2 for every 10 grams of filament. Charges are rounded up to the nearest dollar. Once the librarian has received the completed form, you will be notified of the cost.