Specialty Printing
Specialty Printing
The Learning Lab at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library offers specialty printing services to the public for a fee. The lab’s specialty printers include several 3D printers and one large format printer. A current Hickory Public Library card is required for use of The Learning Lab.
Print requests can be submitted to The Learning Lab during Open Lab hours or through our online form submission under each printer description. If submitting in-person during Open Lab, files must be on a flash drive and patrons will be required to sign The Learning Lab User Agreement and fill out a request form at the time of drop-off. Print jobs will be ready within 3 business days from the time of the print request. Patrons will receive an email when their print is ready.
See below for important information about each printer:
3D Printers
The Learning Lab features one Fusion3 F410 3D Printer and two Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro 3D Printers. Please read the 3D Print Policy for information on what can be printed at the library.
Important Information
• A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use The Learning Lab and submit print requests.
• We will not modify files; files are printed exactly as they are submitted to us.
• All files are printed using Atomic PLA filament. Four filament colors are available, grey, black, gold, and silky aqua.
• All files are sliced by Learning Lab staff. Files printed on the Fusion3 are sliced using Fusion3’s software, REACTOR. Files printed on the Ender printers are sliced using Cura.
• Objects are weighed at the end of the print to determine the exact cost. The cost per item is $.10 cents per gram and includes any supports.
• Payment is due at the time of pickup; we only accept cash or check. Pickup is located in The Learning Lab on the second floor of Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Pickup and payments can be made during Open Lab hours.
• Prints are not guaranteed to come out as intended and can be affected by any number of variables. The Library does not refund printing fees for completed items that do not come out as intended.
• The Library reserves the right to refuse any print request.
File Limitations
• Acceptable file types: OBJ and STL.
• The maximum print time for a single file is 10 hours.
• Printing will only occur during Library operating hours.
Canon Large Format Printer
The Learning Lab features one 36-inch Canon imagePROGRAF TA-30 printer. The printer has a maximum print resolution of 2400x1200 dpi and uses Canon TA Series pigment ink.
Important Information
• A current Hickory Public Library card is required to use The Learning Lab and submit print requests.
• We will not modify files; files are printed exactly as they are submitted to us.
• The cost is $5.00 per print plus $.25 cents per linear foot for Basic Paper, $.75 cents per linear foot for Premium Matte Paper, and $1.75 per linear foot for Matte Polypropylene Banner. These prices include any white/blank/extra space.
• All material is rounded up to the next linear foot to determine cost. For example, a print that is 40 inches long will be rounded to 48 inches (4 feet).
• Payment is due at the time of pickup; we only accept cash or check. Pickup is located in The Learning Lab on the second floor of Patrick Beaver Memorial Library. Pickup and payments can be made during Open Lab hours.
• Prints are not guaranteed to come out as intended and can be affected by any number of variables. The Library does not refund printing fees for completed items that do not come out as intended.
• The Library reserves the right to refuse any print request.
File Limitations
• Acceptable file types: PUB, PNG. Tiff, PDF
• The maximum print size is 36inches in width and 72inches in height
• Printing will only occur during Library operating hours