3D Printing

Milton Public Library’s 3D Printer is a Bambu P1S. The Bambu P1S is a FDM (Fused Deposition Method) 3D Printer and uses PLA Filament, a non-toxic plastic that is derived from plants.

Printing costs $1.00 to initiate plus $3.00 per 100grams of filament required for the print job. For larger prints with a print time of over 6 hours there may be a longer wait time for completed prints.

Step 1

Prepare your 3D printing file. The Library 3D Printer supports stereolithography (STL) files. Objects to be printed must comply with the Milton Public Library’s Code of Conduct. The Library reserves the right to deny printing objects that are deemed inappropriate. It is the responsibility of the patron to ensure the viability of the item to be printed. The Library is not responsible for prints that fail due to design flaws. Please note that Library Staff will not clean the printed object, when you receive your 3D printed item there will be extra plastic that needs to be removed. Once your item has finished printing, the cost of the item will be added as a fee on your library account. Charges for 3D printed objects will be added to patrons’ Banner accounts when the object has completed printing and is available for pickup.

Complete our 3D printing request form including printing specifications and your .stl file. We are only able to accept files up to 10 MB. Rates are subject to change without notice

Step 2

Library Staff will provide you with a cost estimate via email or text within three (3) business days of receiving your request. 

We will provide you with an estimate for your job and will require your approval before proceeding. Once your item has finished printing, the cost of the item will be added as a fee on your library account. Payment must be made when collecting your item. Please note: fees of $10 or more will result in your library privileges being suspended until paid. Completion time will vary depending on size of job and the current number of jobs in que prior to your submission. Library staff will work towards providing your complete job in a timely fashion.

Step 3

Visit our “Ask Us” desk at the Library to pay and a staff member will release your completed 3D print job. Items must be picked up by the individual who submitted the print request by presenting their Milton Public Library ID. Repeated failure to pick up print jobs may result in your access to the service being suspended. Refunds are not permitted.

3D Printer Terms of Use:

Milton Public Library strives to offer community access to new and emerging technologies. The following guidelines establish acceptable use of the Library’s 3D printing equipment.

  • In order to access 3D printing services you must have a Milton Public Library card in good standing.
  • The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
  • Printers are to be operated by Library staff only.
  • The Library’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to create material that is:
    • Prohibited by municipal, provincial or federal law.
    • Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well being of others.
    • Obscene or otherwise inappropriate.
    • In violation of another’s intellectual property rights; for example, the printers may not be used to reproduce materials that are subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
  • In submitting digital files for printing, the member agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked or copyrighted materials.
  • Repeated failure to pick up print jobs may result in your access to the service being suspended.
  • Refunds are not permitted.