3D Printer

What Does a 3D Printer Do?

A 3D printer can print small precise plastic creations in specific shapes and sizes. Prints can be created from online templates (there are many) or your own design. For example, you can 3D print a mount for an odd sized device, a replacement piece for your favorite board game, a trinket for your shelf, or just a little piece of something about yay-big for your craft project. If you are interested in getting started with 3D printing, or just want to learn more about it, contact the library.

Using Our Printer

The library's 3D printer can be used by the public with assistance from Library Staff. Costs are determined by weight of the print. To get started please contact the library by calling 641-661-2209 or emailing our Youth Librarian at sarah.clawson@cityofbloomfield.org. 

Printing Costs

$5 deposit per job

$2 first 15g

.10/gram for additional weight

Printer Specifications

The library's 3D printer is a Bambu P1P with a 0.4 nozzle. The printing bed is 250mm^3. Preferred file types are .3mf or .stl.