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GDD Printers

How to Install GDD Printers on Your MacBook​

To install and use the majority of the GDD printers, you will need to install the GDD Jamf profile onto your MacBook. The link to the profile download will be provided during the tech orientation when classes begin. Alternatively, you can ask the lab tech in C1419 for the link, or by emailing gddlabtech@ufv.ca.

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Please change the name of your MacBook to your full name (First Name_Last Name) before downloading the profile.

Once the profile is installed, it should take a couple minutes for the printer drivers to download and install. Check to see if they're installed under System Settings and Printers and Scanners. If needed, you can relaunch the printer installation command from the Jamf Self-Serve app which automatically installs with the Jamf profile.

You will need to be connected to GDD-WiFi to send prints to GDD printers.

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Students have a limit of 75 prints per semester.

C1423: Konica AccurioPrint C4065​

GDD's main colour printer, the Konica AccurioPrint C4065, is located in Building C, room C1423.

Click here for a Konica Overview video.

Printing to the Konica from your Mac in Adobe Acrobat​

Click here for a video tutorial on how to send a print to the Konica.
  • Click "File," then "Print." Or, press ⌘ + P on your keyboard to bring up the print menu.
    • Select "Konica" from the printer menu.
    • Deselect "Choose paper source by PDF size."
  • Click "Page Setup" at the bottom.
    • Choose the correct printer and paper size and click "OK."
  • Back in the main print screen, click "Printer" at the bottom.
    • Click "Printer Options" and then "Fiery Features."
    • Select the correct paper size again and ensure "Two Way Communication" is selected. You can also choose to print double sided by turning "Duplex" on.
    • Click "OK" and "Print."

To release your print job, walk over to the printer:

Click here for a video tutorial on how to release your print.
  • On the printer's screen, press "Controller" located at the bottom.
    • If prompted to log in, select "Operator" and press "Log In." There is no password.
    • Press "Waiting Jobs."
    • Press "Held Jobs."
    • Find your print job in the list and hit "Print" after confirming that the paper size you need is in one of the trays.

Printing on Cardstock from the Konica​

Click here for a video tutorial on how print on cardstock.

When printing on cardstock you Must Only use the bypass tray.

  • Load your cardstock in the bypass tray.
  • From your print menu, make sure to select "bypass tray" located in the "Fiery Features" menu before you hit print.
  • Go to the printer and release the print as normal.

Printing a Booklet and Using the Konica Finisher​

Click here for a video tutorial on how to cancel Konica paper jams.
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Cancelling Jammed Prints on the Konica​

To cancel a print that has an error, press the red Stop button on the machine and click "Cancel" on the screen.

Not all errors are a physical paper jam. The most common error is that the paper size you requested is not in any of the trays. Before releasing your print, ensure the paper size you need is in one of the trays.

Click here for a video tutorial on how to cancel Konica paper jams.

The Xerox VersaLink C7030 is a colour printer located in Building C, room C1420.

Click here for the Versalink video tutorial.
  • Click "File," then "Print." Or, press ⌘ + P on your keyboard to bring up the print menu.
    • Select "Versalink" from the printer menu.
    • Deselect "Choose paper source by PDF size."
  • Click "Page Setup" at the bottom.
    • Choose the correct printer and paper size and click "OK."
  • To access special features and print double sided, click "Printer" at the bottom of the main print screen.
    • Turn Double-sided on.
    • Under "Printer Options," select "Xerox Features" for extra options if needed.
  • Click "OK" and "Print."
  • Place your sheet of cardstock in the bypass tray.
  • Confirm the correct paper type on the control panel.
  • To choose the bypass tray on your Mac, click on "Printer" in the main print menu.
    • Click "Printer Options."
    • Click "Paper Feed."
    • From the dropdown, select "Bypass Tray."
  • To scan to your email address, press the "Scan-To" button on the control panel.
  • Load your page in the flat bed or document feeder.
  • Type in your email address.
    • Scroll down for more options such as file type, DPI, etc..
  • Press the scan button at the top.
  • Check your email.

C1426 & C1420: Black and White Xerox Phaser 5550​

Click here for Xerox Phaser Printer Tutorial

The Xerox Phaser 5550 are black and white printers located in C1420 & C1426.

  • Use these printers for basic print jobs.
  • Please only use bond (Earthchoice) paper in these printers. This paper is located below both printers.

C1421: 3D printers​

Click here for 3D Printer Tutorial

Booking​

GDD has 2 Prusa i3 MK3S 3D printers available in the Workroom.

Click here to book the orange 3D printer: https://outlook.office365.com/book/UFVGDDLabTech@ufv.ca/s/ei8MRSxq_UyR8WVFkLa3RQ2

Click here to book the black 3D printer: https://outlook.office365.com/book/UFVGDDLabTech@ufv.ca/s/_3bCbLmn4kmCSlHCJJnflQ2

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3D printers can be booked for 3 hour increments. You must book 24 hours in advance.

How to Print​

  1. All GDD Mac Studios have the slicing software called PRUSA Slicer. On your personal device, you can download and install it from here: https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/
  2. Load your .STL file in the slicing software and configure it as necessary.
  3. Slice it, and save the new file to an SD card.
  4. Insert the SD card into the 3D printers SD slot.
  5. Load the Filament into the 3D printer.
  6. Turn the knob on the display until you see your file then press the button.
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SD cards Must be 32 Gigabytes or less. Larger cards will not work with the 3D printers.

Creating an .STL or OBJ file for printing​

Click here for how to make a 3D print file

Adobe Illustrator

  1. Open a canvas in Adobe Illustrator and build any shape you want.
  2. Under "Window," click "3D and Materials" from the dropdown.
  3. Under the "Object" tab, click the "Extrude" icon.
  4. Here you can adjust settings such as depth, twist, and taper.
  5. At the bottom, click "Export 3D Object."
  6. Select OBJ under "Format."
  7. Lastly, click "Export."

Blender

  • You can create or modify an existing .STL file using a 3D animation software such as Blender https://www.blender.org/download/.
  • If you are starting from scratch, build your model then export as .STL or OBJ file.
  • If you want to modify an existing .STL file go to file - import - STL.

Loading Filament​

You will need to load the filament before use, and unload it and store when you are finished.

To Load Filament:

  1. Place spool onto printer's spool holder.
  2. turn the knob on the printer until it says "load filament" Press the button.
  3. wait until the nozzle heats up and lets you know its ready to load.
  4. take the end of the filament and start feeding it into the extruder until it grabs it and outputs some melted filament.
  5. select OK when prompted.

To Unload Filamanet:

  1. turn the knob until the dislay says "unload filament" press the knob
  2. gently pull filament up and out of the extruder.
  3. Respool the end of the filament, put it back in its zip lock bag, and store it.

C1421 Epson Surecolor P7570​

  • This is for class projects only. If a large format print is not a requirement for the project, students will be charged $2 per foot. We only accept campus card payments.

  • Faculty, please let us know ahead of time if you have a full class that is required to print large format. We can teach you how to use the printer or we can print for you. Students are not allowed to operate this printer!

  • In the Tech Centre in C1419, we have order forms that students must fill and sign. This will need to be done for all prints, regardless if students are paying or not. This is for us to keep track of how much the printer gets used each semester.

  • File requirements: The Epson can print 24” by any length. Please unsure that the file dimensions match the size you want to print at and include a ¼” border. Files can be PDF, jpeg, or TIFF, and must be 300ppi.

  • If the lab tech is doing the printing for you, please ensure that the files are uploaded to the “Large Format Printing” folder under “Student Submissions” on the GDD file server.

To access the file server:

On your desktop, press command + K
Type “smb://10.11.37.246”

Username: student_2021

Password: P22Underground