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= Printing =
 
= Printing =
 
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'''This article relates specifically to 2D printing on paper, and not [[3D Printing]], [[Laser Cutting]], or [[Vinyl Cutting]]
 
Spark has a printer (RICOH Aficio MP 2500) available for member use. The cost of printing is 10¢ per page, which covers our costs for electricity, toner, and paper. This is done on the honor system, and cash can be placed in the blue box next to the printer.
 
Spark has a printer (RICOH Aficio MP 2500) available for member use. The cost of printing is 10¢ per page, which covers our costs for electricity, toner, and paper. This is done on the honor system, and cash can be placed in the blue box next to the printer.
  
  
 
== Feel comfortable setting it up yourself? ==
 
== Feel comfortable setting it up yourself? ==
The IP address of the printer is 10.11.12.13. go nuts. If you're using a Mac, you'll need to set the following:
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The IP address of the printer is 10.11.12.13. go nuts.
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== Specific Configuration for MacOS ==
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If you're using a Mac, you'll need to set the following:
 
* Protocol: HP Jetdirect - Socket
 
* Protocol: HP Jetdirect - Socket
 
* Use: Generic PCL Printer *Do not select a specific printer driver*.
 
* Use: Generic PCL Printer *Do not select a specific printer driver*.
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[[File:Spark macos settings.png]]
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==Scanning==
 
==Scanning==
The RICOH copier in the lobby supports scan to email. If you're going to be scanning more than one-off documents, ping the [[Electronics Leads]] to have your email address added to the machine's address book.
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The RICOH copier in the lobby supports scan to email. If you're going to be scanning more than one-off documents, ping the [[Electronics Leads]] to have your email address added to the machine's address book.
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Didn't receive your scan? Check your spam folder. At the time of writing, scans are sent from [email protected].
  
 
== Need some help? ==
 
== Need some help? ==
 
Stop by [[Electronics Night]] or ping the [[Electronics Leads]].
 
Stop by [[Electronics Night]] or ping the [[Electronics Leads]].

Latest revision as of 00:42, 28 May 2021

Printing

This article relates specifically to 2D printing on paper, and not 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, or Vinyl Cutting Spark has a printer (RICOH Aficio MP 2500) available for member use. The cost of printing is 10¢ per page, which covers our costs for electricity, toner, and paper. This is done on the honor system, and cash can be placed in the blue box next to the printer.


Feel comfortable setting it up yourself?

The IP address of the printer is 10.11.12.13. go nuts.

Specific Configuration for MacOS

If you're using a Mac, you'll need to set the following:

  • Protocol: HP Jetdirect - Socket
  • Use: Generic PCL Printer *Do not select a specific printer driver*.

Spark macos settings.png


Scanning

The RICOH copier in the lobby supports scan to email. If you're going to be scanning more than one-off documents, ping the Electronics Leads to have your email address added to the machine's address book.

Didn't receive your scan? Check your spam folder. At the time of writing, scans are sent from [email protected].

Need some help?

Stop by Electronics Night or ping the Electronics Leads.