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Idea Lab

3D Printing at KPL

Transform Digital Models into Physical Objects

Submit a 3D Print Request Submit an Accessibility Print Request

3D Printing Policies

  • Print requests are free
  • Files should be in STL (.stl) or OBJ (.obj) format and can be downloaded from Thingiverse.com
  • Files must be sent as an attachment or as a link to a website like Thingiverse.com. Submitting files any other way will not be accepted.
  • Our printers can accommodate files up to 9.84” length x 8.3” width x 8.3” height
  • We cannot accommodate requests for specific colors that are not in stock
  • Please allow up to four weeks for your file to be printed. We are unable to honor requested deadlines.
  • You will be notified by phone or email when your print is complete
  • Prints that must be fitted to an individual such as face masks, helmets, or shoes will not be accepted
  • Print jobs that use more than 150 grams of material will not be accepted
  • Due to the large volume of orders received, print requests involving many individual objects and duplicates may not be accepted.
  • We will only accept one model file or project file per patron. Upon pickup, another file can be requested.
  • A patron can request up to two model files or project files per month.
  • Completed orders that are not picked up after two weeks will be discarded
  • A library card is required to submit a 3D print order
  • The library is not responsible for failed 3D prints, although we will do our best to successfully complete 3D prints
  • The library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request

Our Printers

The library currently uses Bambu Lab X1 Carbon printers.

Submit a 3D Print Order Request Here

Please note we are no longer accepting resin print requests.

Accessibility Collection Policies

  • Print requests are free
  • A library card is not required for printing items from this collection
  • Color requests cannot be made for items in this collection
  • Please allow up to four weeks for your file to be printed
  • You will be notified by phone or email when your print is complete
  • We will only accept one file request per patron. Upon pickup, another file can be requested.

Submit an Accessibility Print Request Here