Getting Started

To submit a request for printing, complete a 3D printing application at the Information Desk on the first floor. An up-front fee of $2 per item is collected at the time of the request.

Cost

Prints are 15¢ for every gram of plastic used. Payment will be determined after the print is done and will be due at the time of pickup. Refunds are not given for prints that do not print as the patron expected or desired. The patron is not charged for failed prints caused by staff error or hardware failure.

Designing Your 3D Print Project

Design Ideas 

3D print designs are available on several sites: Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, and YouMagine. Designs are available to review in the 3D printing notebook at the library.

Color Options 

Coloring availability varies, depending on the library stock. Prints cannot be done in multiple colors unless there are multiple parts.

Print Requirements

• Prints must comply with copyright and safety restrictions.
• Prints must be intended for lawful purposes and must not be prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
• Prints that are dangerous or pose a threat to the well-being of others will not be printed. No print that may function as a weapon or part of a weapon will be allowed.

Library staff reserves the right to refuse a print job.

Post-Processing

Patrons are responsible for desired post-processing for their print such as filing or removing support plastic. Library staff is unable to assemble a print that has multiple parts.

Processing Time

Turn-around time on prints cannot be guaranteed. Requests are printed in the order submitted and can take 1-2 weeks. Prints will be held for 14 days. After which time, they become library property. Staff cannot be held liable for damages once the print has been given to the patron.

Questions

To discuss your 3D print project with library staff, contact the library at (903) 593-7323 or send a message via the Ask a Librarian form.