3D Printer Appointment Booking
Policies
Reserving Printers:
- Reservations must be made through the official .
 - Each reservation is 30 minutes, allowing time for:
- Introduction to printer operations
 - File preparation
 - Starting the print
 
 - Prints may run longer than the reserved appointment.
 - Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
 - Due to the high volume of class prints, walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
 
Failed Prints:
- One failed print per user is allowed at no additional charge
 - Additional failed prints will be subject to a 20% surcharge.
 - Example: If the original print cost was $5.00, a second reprint will then cost $6.00
 
Print Pickup:
- Payment for prints must be completed before printing begins
- The lab currently accepts cash and cards. Apple Pay and physical cards are not accepted.
 
 - Estimated cost is based on filament weight and slicing software
 - Users are notified when prints are complete and available for pickup, further instructions will be provided.
 
Staff Assistance:
- All sliced files must be reviewed by lab staff before printing
 - Staff can assist with:
- Orientation to the printer
 - Basic slicing settings and troubleshooting
 - Equipment guidance and lab procedures
 
 - Staff cannot:
- Create or edit 3D models
 - Redesign user files
 - Guarantee print success
 
 
Process
- Book an appointment using our booking form at least 24 hours in advance.
 - Upload an unsliced OBJ, STL, or another 3D model file to a Micro SD card or send your file to learninginnovations@kent.edu.
 - Head to the 3D Print Lab located in 221B White Hall (IRC)
 - Lab staff will check over your unsliced file, and assist with setting up the 3D printer. Payment must be completed before the print can begin.
 - After your print finishes, you will be notified by lab staff via email with instructions on how to pick up your print.
 
What to Bring
- Optional: Micro SD card (Can be purchased from the IRC; Regular SD cards are not compatible)
 
- A non-sliced OBJ, STL, or other 3D model file
 
- A personal 3D printing appointment