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Print/3D Print Labs

The ISoA Print/3D Print labs are operated by student staff. Print labs for the School of Architecture are located at Temple Hoyne Buell Hall in room 20 (TBH 20), the Architecture Building room 314 (Arch 314), and the Architecture Annex room 100 (Annex 100).

Six 3D printers

Print lab 2022 info All labs are open but status may be subject to change. Jobs can be printed in person in the computer/print/3D print labs. Print and computer labs are located at Arch Annex 100, Arch 314, and TBH 20. Policies, procedures, and/or availabilities may change depending upon campus and State of Illinois COVID policy changes or updates.

Print/3D Print Lab Staffed Hours Spring 2024 (Open from 1/16/24-5/5/24)

  • Monday: 9am-9pm
  • Tuesday: 9am-9pm
  • Wednesday: 9am-9pm
  • Thursday: 9am-9pm
  • Friday: 9am-5pm
  • Saturday: 12pm-5pm
  • Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Print and computer labs are located at Arch Annex 100, Arch 314, and TBH 20.

Our facilities are only available to students, faculty, and staff in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning. The labs are accessible 24/7 but printing is only active during the hours listed below.

Printer & Plotter Operation Hours Spring 2024

  • Monday: 8am-9pm
  • Tuesday: 8am-9pm
  • Wednesday: 8am-9pm
  • Thursday: 8am-9pm
  • Friday: 8am-5pm
  • Saturday: 12pm-5pm
  • Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Printing Equipment

  • TBH 20
    • HP 4100XL plotter (coated bond paper)
    • HP DJT1530  plotter (coated bond paper)
    • HP Z6200 plotter (semi-gloss photo paper)
    • HP DJZ9 Photo Plotter (matte photo paper)
    • HP CP6015-1 color printer (11”x17” paper)
    • HP CP6015-2 color printer (11”x17” paper)
    • HP M681-1 color printer (8.5″x11″)
    • HP M681-2 color printer (8.5″x11″)
  • Arch 314
    • HP DJT1530  plotter (coated bond paper)
    • HP Z6200 plotter (semi-gloss paper)
    • HP DJZ9 photo plotter (matte paper)
    • HP CP6015 color printer (11”x17” paper)
    • HP M681 color printer (8.5″x11″)
  • Annex 100
    • HP DJT1530  plotter (coated bond paper)
    • HP CP6015 color printer (11”x17” paper)
    • HP M681-1 color printer (8.5″x11″)

 

Printing Procedures and Fees

Printing Guide 3D Printing Guide 3D Print Request Form QIDI Software download 3D Print File Upload
White, Black, Translucent White, Translucent Black PLA

PLA filament samples offered by the ISOA Fabrication Shops

Print lab 2021 info

3D Printing Equipment

  • TBH20
    • 4 – QIDI X-Plus filament printer (build volume 10.6”L x 7.9”W x 7.9”T)
    • 4 – QIDI X-Plus filament printer (build volume 10.6”L x 7.9”W x 7.9”T)
      • Bring Your Own Filament printers (Ask staff for more info)
  • DigiFab (Laser lab, Architecture Annex)
    • 2 – QIDI X-Max filament printer (build volume 11.8”L x 9.8”W x 11.8”T)
    • 2 – QIDI X-Plus filament printer (build volume 10.6”L x 7.9”W x 7.9”T)
  • Chicago Studio
    • 2 – QIDI X-Plus filament printer (build volume 10.6”L x 7.9”W x 7.9”T)

Reporting a Problem

To report an issue with the equipment, please submit the problem to arch-printing@illinois.edu with the printer name or image and the lab where the equipment is located. Refunds for prints must be requested within 24 hours of failed prints, with documentation provided, in order to receive a refund.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding printing/3D printing, please feel free to contact us at arch-printing@illinois.edu or lrmiller@illinois.edu.

White, Black, Translucent White, Translucent Black PLA

PLA filament samples offered by the ISOA Fabrication Shops

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