3D Printing Service

The Library provides 3D printing services to all UM students, faculty, and staff. 

Printer Specifications

  • Filament: PLA
  • Maximum print size: 220 × 200 × 250 mm
  • Layer resolution (fineness): 0.1 – 0.4 mm
  • Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm (default); 0.3 mm / 0.6 mm (optional)
  • Accepted file format: STL

Usage Rules 

  • Eligibility: All UM students, faculty, and staff
  • Quota: 1 submission per person per month
  • Print allowance: 1 model per submission
  • Color: Single-color (monochrome) only
  • Fee: Free

How to Submit a Print Request

  1. Prepare your 3D model in STL format.
  2. Submit your file either:
  3. Library staff will review your file and confirm print settings (size, layer density, thickness, etc.) with you.
  4. Printing is processed on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified of the estimated pickup time once your print is scheduled.

Important Notes

  • The Library reserves the right to refuse requests that:
    • Infringe on copyright or intellectual property,
    • Are incomplete or unsuitable for printing, or
    • Do not comply with the above specifications.
  • The Library reserves the right of final interpretation of the above rules.