3D Printing Services

3D Printing: The process of creating a physical object from a design supplied as a digital file.

The Seminole County Public Library now provides an opportunity for our patrons to submit projects to be printed using our PRUSA 3D Printer. Digital files can be self-created or downloaded from a web-based, design-sharing site.

This program has been fully funded by the Friends of the Library—Seminole County since 2017. With special thanks to their generous contributions, four Prusa i3 MK3S+ printers and one Prusa i3 MK4 printer have been purchased, along with the filament, tools, and accessories that are used to bring designs to life. 

Specifics:

• Users of this service must agree to the library’s 3D Printing Policy
• Print requests are handled on first come/first serve basis.
• The library will only schedule one print per patron at a time
• In the event of a high volume of requests, librarians reserve the right to limit prints to 5 requests per month per person.
• Librarians will send an email when the print job is received and again when it is complete. Please check your spam folder if you don't receive the emails.

Design:

• Patrons must supply their own design file for printing and will be responsible for editing and troubleshooting your file.
• Files must be in .stl
• Maximum size: 25 x 21 x 20 cm (9.84 x 8.3 x 8 in)
• Maximum print time: 8 hours
• LinkedInLearning.com is available through the library and offers tutorials on modeling software to assist in your design.
• File-sharing sites like thingiverse.com and myminifactory.com offer free designs online.
• Color choices: 

 Costs:

• $0.35 per meter of filament used with a minimum charge of $1.00
• Print charges are based on the length of filament used.
• Most print jobs will cost between $1.00 and $5.00
• You will receive an email when the print job is complete.
• You have 14 days to pick up your print job at one of the following locations:

• Payment will be collected at the time of pick-up.

Other:

• Save a copy of your project! The file you submit to us will be deleted upon being printed.
• Only library staff will have access to the 3D printers.
• The library retains the right to refuse any print request for any reason.   
• Please contact 3dprintersignup@seminolecountyfl.gov if you have additional questions.                                                                                                                        

3D Print Request Form