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3D Printing: Policies & Procedures

3D printing at the Archer Library

Overview

The Printer
The Dr. John Archer Library currently has one Ultimaker S3, located within the staff offices.  The Library 3D printer uses PLA plastic (corn-based material) to create 3D objects via an additive process.

Who Can Print?
Printing is available to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Regina. Printing is not open to the general public at this time.

Pricing and Fees
Printing costs are based on the final weight of the item being printed. Before the printing begins the Ultimaker software will determine the final weight of the object. This cost can be confirmed with the patron before printing begins, by request. Printing costs are: $2.50 flat-rate print of up to 20 grams of filament used, and 10 cents per additional gram after the flat-rate amount (for example, a print of 17 grams will be $2.50.  A print of 25 grams will be $3) . The charges will be entered in the patron PaperCut account.

3D Printing for Classes and Assignments

If 3D printing is being used for classes and assignments please contact 3d.library@uregina.ca to arrange:

  • Staggered printing timelines
  • 3D Printer information as it pertains to specific classes
  • Design troubleshooting and process instruction options

UofR Library 3D Printing Policy

  • Submission of a design file does not guarantee that the Dr. John Archer Library and Archives will print the item.
     
  • The Archer Library reserves the right to refuse any submitted design and may contact you for additional information prior to printing the item.
     

  •  Users are responsible for their own designs, and printing charges will apply regardless of the outcome of the print. If the printing jams or stops printing, a reprint of the object will take place without additional charge to the patron.
     

  • There must be no infringement of any person’s intellectual property rights, such as copyright, when using the printer to create a work. Patrons are responsible for ensuring that they are not violating copyright law. Please refer to the University of Regina’s Copyright Policy.
     
  • No weapon or part(s) of weapon(s) will be printed.

  • Failure to comply with the copyright and/or weapons policies for two or more requests will result in a suspension of 3D printing privileges for a period of 12 months.