Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Idea Lab 3D printers?

• 3D printers are available to all current Humber & University of Guelph-Humber students and employees.

• Student assignments are always given priority (personal projects or employee projects may be postponed in busy periods)

• To access the 3D printers, all users must do one of the following, regardless of prior 3D printing experience:

  • Attend an in-person workshop at the Idea Lab

  • Complete our online tutorial

• Users submit a sliced project file as part of the booking process

• Users must:

  • be present at the beginning of the booking

  • stay for first 2 layers of print to complete

Can you print something for me?

• The Idea Lab is not a 3D printing service, it is an experiential learning space. We provide an opportunity for students and employees to learn about and use 3D printers

Is it true that 3D printing at the Idea Lab is free?

• There is no fee to 3D print at the Idea Lab

What kind of 3D printers do you have?

• North Campus:

  • Bambu P2S (x3)

  • Ultimaker 2+ Connect (x1)

• Lakeshore Campus:

  • Bambu P2S (x2)

  • Ultimaker 2+ Connect (x1)

  • Prusa Mk3 (x1)

• Downtown / Carrier Drive:

  • No Idea Lab 3D printers currently available

What material(s) do you use?

• The Idea Lab prints exclusively with PLA

• Idea Lab supports 5 colours maximum on the Bambu P2S printers

• Colour choice is not guaranteed

How long can I print for? How big can my 3D print be?

• At the Idea Lab, our 3D printing limits are time-based

• Booking time = Total estimated print time in slicing software + 30 mins

Individual User Limits:

• 10 hours booking time per-person, per-week

• 20 hours booking time per-person, per-month

• This totals ~100 hours per user, per-semester

• 3D Printers are only operated during Idea Lab opening hours

Can I review how to slice in Bambu Studio?

You can review the Bambu Studio video playlist for a refresher on slicing. Please note that watching these videos on their own does not replace the requirement to complete an in-person workshop or the online tutorial.

Can my group members book the 3D printer too?

For group assignments/projects, each member must complete the Idea Lab 3D printer training. The student who reserves the printer must be present at the beginning of the reservation. 3D printer booking limits are individual, and access to 3D printers or unused hours cannot be transferred between users.

What if I have other questions?

Please email us at idealab@humber.ca and one of our team members will respond within one business day.