3D Printing: Checklist

File

• Is it an STL file?
• Is it less than 20MB?
• Is the print job less than 200 x 150 x 140 mm?
• Have you named your file in the format 'firstname_lastname'? e.g. John_Smith.stl

 Source

• Has this file ever been printed before?
• Sites like Thingiverse will give an indication of the number of times a file has been successfully printed.

Has it been checked for errors?

• Slic3r will automatically identify and fix certain errors.
• See the information on using Slic3r to check for errors on the Troubleshooting page.

Who owns the copyright for your model?

• Users of the 3D printing service must abide by copyright laws. If you didn't create the original model, does it have a license that allows you to print (e.g. Creative Commons license)?
• Please see the Australian Copyright Council’s 3D Printing & Copyright information fact sheet  and the University’s copyright policy.

Is it appropriate?

• Use of the Library’s 3D printing service is for lawful purposes only: users must abide by all applicable laws and University policies.