Lab Policies

Lab Rules and Policies

House Rules:

Reservation Required – All equipment use must be reserved unless staff approve otherwise.
Check In Required – Scan your CSU ID at the front desk and check into your reservation before starting.
Monitor Your First Layer – Stay with your print until the first layer is complete.
Printer Limit (2) – Maximum of two printers at a time unless authorized by staff.
Plastic Scrapers Only – Metal scrapers are not allowed on print beds.
No Personal Storage Devices – Do not insert personal SD cards, microSD cards, or USB drives into lab equipment.
Approved Materials Only (PLA, PETG) – Only PETG and PLA are allowed unless staff authorize another material.
Display Name Card & Lab Pass – Your official I2P 3D-printed lab pass and name card must be visible while printing.
Staff-Only Areas Off-Limits – Do not cross red tape on the floor or enter restricted staff areas.
Hands Off Others’ Prints – Never stop, move, or touch another person’s print without permission.
No Prohibited Prints –
1. No guns or firearms.
2. No sharp-edged swords or knives of any kind.
3. Prop swords allowed only with staff approval.
4. No obscene language, nudity, or other explicit/inappropriate content.
Use Only Trained Equipment – Do not operate equipment you haven’t been trained on.
Do Not Remove Lab Property – Tools, filament, and equipment must stay in the lab.

I2P Lab Policies

These policies ensure the I2P Lab remains a safe, efficient, and respectful environment for all users. By using the lab, you agree to follow these rules and any instructions from lab staff.

1. Access and Usage

a. Eligibility – Lab access is available to all CSU students, faculty, and staff with a valid semester lab pass during regular operating hours.

b. Required Identification – All users must display the official I2P 3D-printed lab pass when using lab equipment. The pass template is available on the I2P website.

c. Training Requirements – Users must complete all required training for the equipment they wish to use.

d. K–12 Access – Colorado K–12 students participating in approved outreach programs may use the lab for free after completing introductory training.

e. Safety Compliance – All users must follow posted safety protocols and equipment guidelines. Lab staff instructions must be followed at all times.

f. Prohibited Activities – No food or drink in equipment areas. Hazardous or unsafe behavior, unauthorized modifications to equipment, or attempts to bypass safety features are prohibited.

2. Materials Use

The I2P Lab provides filament (PLA and PETG) for unlimited use as part of the lab pass. To keep this benefit fair and sustainable for everyone:

a. Responsible Use – Users should plan prints thoughtfully and avoid unnecessary waste.

Break large projects into smaller parts when possible.
Avoid repeated failed prints due to poor setup or lack of supervision.

b. Oversized Prints – Large prints over 1 kg of filament are to be reviewed by staff before being approved. Staff may stop or deny excessive prints that use disproportionate amounts of material or block access for others.

c. Fairness to Others – Users should not monopolize printers or filament by running multiple high-volume prints without approval.

d. Staff Discretion – Lab staff reserve the right to deem a print wasteful if:

The print is disproportionately large compared to typical use.
The user has a history of running excessive or high-volume prints.
The print would significantly limit access to materials or printers for others.

e. Strike Enforcement – Abusive material use may result in strikes, just like any other policy violation.

3. Reservations and Equipment Use

a. Reservation Requirement – Users must reserve equipment unless it is designated as first-come, first-served or lab staff grant permission.

b. Check-In Requirement – Users must check in for their reservation at the front desk by scanning their CSU-issued ID and confirming their reservation before starting equipment use.

c. Printer Limit – Users may operate a maximum of two printers at a time unless they receive prior authorization from lab staff.

d. Timeliness – Arriving more than 15 minutes late for a reservation is considered a no-show, and the time slot may be reassigned.

e. Printer Monitoring – Users must monitor the first layer of their print; otherwise, the print may be stopped to prevent waste and hazards.

f. Materials – Only PLA and PETG are allowed unless prior approval is granted.

g. Prohibited Prints – Weapons, weapon components, or inappropriate items are strictly forbidden. (specific)

h. Tool Restrictions – Use only plastic scrapers on print beds to prevent damage.

i. Storage Device Restrictions – Do not insert personal SD cards, microSD cards, or USB drives into lab equipment.

j. Staff-Only Areas & Filament Access – Users may not enter staff-designated areas without permission and may only take filament from the designated filament wall.

k. Equipment Care – Leave equipment clean and in good working order. Negligence causing damage may result in repair fees or loss of access.

4. Respect for Others

a. Treat fellow lab users, staff, and visitors respectfully.
b. Maintain a clean and organized workspace; return tools to their proper locations.
c. Do not touch or tamper with another user’s project or materials without permission.

5. Personal Property

a. Users are responsible for their own belongings.
b. I2P is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.

6. Reporting Issues and Incidents

a. Immediately report accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to staff.
b. Notify staff of any broken parts, missing tools, or hazards.

House Rules:

Reservation Required – All equipment use must be reserved unless staff approve otherwise.
Check In Required – Scan your CSU ID at the front desk and check into your reservation before starting.
Monitor Your First Layer – Stay with your print until the first layer is complete.
Printer Limit (2) – Maximum of two printers at a time unless authorized by staff.
Plastic Scrapers Only – Metal scrapers are not allowed on print beds.
No Personal Storage Devices – Do not insert personal SD cards, microSD cards, or USB drives into lab equipment.
Approved Materials Only (PLA, PETG) – Only PETG and PLA are allowed unless staff authorize another material.
Display Name Card & Lab Pass – Your official I2P 3D-printed lab pass and name card must be visible while printing.
Staff-Only Areas Off-Limits – Do not cross red tape on the floor or enter restricted staff areas.
Hands Off Others’ Prints – Never stop, move, or touch another person’s print without permission.
No Prohibited Prints –
1. No guns or firearms.
2. No sharp-edged swords or knives of any kind.
3. Prop swords allowed only with staff approval.
4. No obscene language, nudity, or other explicit/inappropriate content.
Use Only Trained Equipment – Do not operate equipment you haven’t been trained on.
Do Not Remove Lab Property – Tools, filament, and equipment must stay in the lab.