Research Guides: Makerspace: Getting Started

Our poster printer is a Canon ImagePROGRAF TA-30. It can print the following file types: PPT • PNG • JPG • PDF.

Our Cricut machine is a Cricut Maker. The filetypes are JPG • GIF • PNG • BMP • SVG • DXF.

Please explore these links to learn more about the software used in the Makerspace.

Canon Free Layout Plus
For the most accurate look at what you're printing on the poster printer, this program will layout your print exactly as it will come out of the printer.
Cricut Design Space
You have to have either the Design Space computer program or the Design Space app on a Bluetooth compatible smart device to 'print' to the Cricut. You will need to create a free account to use these applications.
Makerbot Print
You have to have either the Makerbot Print computer program or the Makerbot Connect app on a Bluetooth compatible smart device to 'print' to the Cricut. You will need to create a free account to use these applications.

For the 1.5-inch button maker:

Your circles need to have a diameter of 1.837 in. We have punches that can cut out this size.
The photo/logo within your circle needs to have a diameter of 1.375 in.
Our makers use only Button Boy materials. Click here to find out more and to order supplies for 1.5-inch buttons and magnets.

For the 2.25-inch button maker:

Your circles need to have a diameter of 2.625 in. We have punches that can cut out this size.
The photo/logo within your circle needs to have a diameter of 2.063 in.
Our makers use only Button Boy materials. Click here to find out more and to order supplies for 2.25-inch buttons and magnets.

We have Canva templates for both button sizes included below.

1.5 Button Template
This is the Canva template for the 1.5 button template. Use the library logo for an example.
2.25 Button Template
This is the Canva template for the 2.25 inch button.

Hot Fix Rhinestone Applicator

Machine: WorthofBest Hotfix Rhinestone Applicator

Tools, rhinestones, stencils, mats, hot gloves, ruler, tweezers, cleaning tools, and wax gem pickers

Machine: Tianse Comb Binding Machine

Can punch up to 12 sheets of printer paper at a time. Can bind up to 450 pages at a time, using 2 in. combs.

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