3D Printing in the Libraries
Who can use the 3D printing service?
The service is available to Centennial students, faculty and staff.
Where is the 3D printer?
The self-service 3D printer is located in the Makerspace (Progress Library, Room L3-08).
The staff-assisted 3D printer is located in L3-06A in the Progress Library on the 3rd floor of L Block.
How much does 3D printing cost?
Each member of the Centennial community has an allowance of 100 grams of free 3D printing per semester. Members can use their free allowance for one or more print request, just as long as the total weight of all requests does not exceed 100 grams.
If the free 3D print request(s) exceeds 100 grams, then, users are responsible for paying $0.10 cents per gram for every gram or part of a gram outside the 100 grams allowance. A request is an online submission for a 3D print job and may include one or more files or objects. Members submitting a request must be aware that a 3D print request that is longer than 12 hours may be denied if it impacts on fair use, waiting times and printing demands. Users must agree to the cost in order for printing to begin.
Fees are subject to HST which includes model and support materials. The cost will be charged to your library account. You can pay by cash, credit or debit when you pick up your print job.
How can I submit my design?
Complete the 3D print job submission form to request either self-service or staff-assisted 3D printing. Please review the Library’s 3D Printing Policy before submitting a request.
For self-service 3D printing, users must bring their own sliced 3MF file to their scheduled printing session and ensure the file is prepared for the printer. For more information, visit the Self-Service 3D Printing Guide.
For staff-assisted printing, submit your design in STL format along with the submission form. If your STL file is too large to upload, submit it on a USB drive in person at the Main Library Desk at Progress Campus (3rd floor of L Block).
Please note that any submissions made during semester breaks will be processed at the beginning of the upcoming semester.
How many designs can I submit at once?
You are limited to one active submission at a time.
How soon will my item be ready for pick-up?
Your pick-up date depends on your position in the queue. Jobs submitted for coursework always receive priority. Most small jobs should be available within five business days. Requests received after 12 pm on Fridays will not be processed until the following Monday. However, we cannot guarantee pick-up dates, so please submit jobs well in advance.