3D Scanning and Printing

Digital Media Studio

3D Scanning and Printing (in DMS)

The Digital Media Studio provides in-studio access to free 3D Scanning and Printing.

3D Scanning

Discover how to create high-quality 3D models and then make edits on our Media Workstations to send to our in-studio 3D Printer - free of charge. Our scanner is capable of scanning 3D objects with/without colour with up to 0.1mm accuracy and can detect a vast range of colours and textures.

3D Printing (free for in-studio use only)

3D Printing is free for in-studio printing that is self-managed by customers in the Digital Media Studio.

If customers can’t come to the Studio to print their own 3D projects, we offer a 3D Printing service for you to submit your projects to RPL staff to print for you.

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3D Scanning in the Digital Media Studio

A professional grade EINScan Pro HD Multi-functional Handheld 3D Scanner package is available for booking through the Green Screen Flex Studio booking process.

  • Easy-to-use 3D scanning hardware and software, perfect for beginners but suitable for professional use.
  • A handheld scanner or a tabletop turntable to get a full 360-degree scan of your object. Objects must be small enough to fit on the turntable in order to use it. 

Staff will help you get set up and assist you with basic instructions on how to use the scanning equipment but cannot scan or print 3Dprojects for customers who are not present in the studio.

Here are some resources to help you with 3D scanning:

3D Printing in the Digital Media Studio

  • Customers interested in 3D printing their projects on the Digital Media Studio 3D Printer must be physically present to submit their print jobs and remove them when they are done.
  • Access to the 3D printer is first-come first-served during open Digital Media Studio hours.
  • Given some print jobs can run several hours, it is acceptable for customers to come and go while the project is printing as long as they make arrangements to return when the project is scheduled to be complete. 
  • Staff will help you get set up and assist you with basic instructions on how to use the scanning equipment but cannot scan or print 3Dprojects for customers who are not present in the studio.

LinkedIn Learning has a large number of tutorials about 3D printing and 3D design. Here are a few to get you started:

Not sure what to print? No problem! We recommend checking out the collection of free, ready-made designs on Thingiverse.

Digital Media Specialist Appointments

Digital Media Specialists are available to provide a brief orientation to our equipment and also give pointers to get you started on your project. Book an online meeting, a phone appointment, or visit us at Central Library or Sherwood Village Branch for a one-to-one session, where we'll point you in the right direction to get your project going.

Please note that staff are available for limited hours, so booking an appointment is the best way to get the help you need. You can also email us.

Appointments are available during our Digital Media Specialist’s scheduled hours:

Central Library (downtown Regina):
Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:30pm

Sherwood Village Branch (northwest Regina):
Tuesday: 1:00 to 5:30pm

Online or Phone:
Tuesday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Friday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:30pm

Please Note: Digital Media Specialists reserve the right to reschedule appointments based on staff availability.

General Guidelines

Due to the creative and collaborative nature of the Digital Media Studio, there is no guarantee of a silent atmosphere. All Digital Media Studio visitors are asked to be respectful of each other and of the Library's conduct policy regarding noise. The Self-Serve Sound Studio is intended to be actively used with the door shut.

No food is allowed in the Self-Serve Sound Studios and only sealable drink containers are allowed anywhere in the Digital Media Studio.

The Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw and Internet Access Policy applies to activities in the Digital Media Studio Studio. Any violations of this policy may result in loss of Studio privileges and / or full library privileges. Treat your group, our staff, and other artists kindly.

Your personal items are your responsibility to monitor. Other people's personal items are to be respected.

Digital Media Studio created content must conform to acceptable community and legal standards.

Media computer workstations in the Digital Media Studio are designed for collaboration. RPL retains the right to limit the number of people around a single workstation to a maximum of three.

Library personnel must always have free access to Digital Media Studio production spaces. RPL retains the right to monitor all activity conducted on Library premises to ensure compliance with Library rules and regulations.

Digital Media Studio visitors are encouraged to connect personal devices to Digital Media Studio equipment but support for such equipment may not be available. RPL staff may disconnect personal devices which interfere with the operation of Library equipment of the ability of other users to complete projects. Compatibility of personal devices with Digital Media Studio hardware and software is not guaranteed.

RPL reserves the right to erase user files left on library-owned hard drives and removable storage without prior notice. Customers are strongly encouraged to backup their projects to personal storage devices or cloud-based backup solutions.

Equipment must be checked-out on your library card. In order to check out equipment from the Digital Media Studio you must:

  • Be 14 years of age or older (Children and Special Circumstances customers should have their parents or guardians check out equipment for them)
  • Have a library card with full privileges (Community Access and Unverified cards must upgrade their cards to full cards)
  • Have a library card in good standing (owe less than $25, have no unpaid lost items, have no appeals in progress)

These restrictions apply to all equipment. All equipment is to be used in the library for up to three hours at a time. You must remain in the Digital Media Studio while you are using this equipment. You are responsible for any damage or loss to equipment checked out on your card. Please note that any storage media on the device will be erased when it is returned.

Faulty equipment or room concerns must be reported immediately. Card-holders are responsible for returning and restoring all rooms and equipment to their originally checked out conditions.

Equipment and rooms will be inspected for damage upon check-in. Customers may be present during this inspection. Any damages found will be charged to the customer and may up to the full replacement cost for the equipment. Card-holders who have outstanding charges for lost or damaged equipment may be denied Digital Media Studio privileges until the charges are reconciled.

RPL does not assume responsibility for personal items or items checked out to card-holders. Equipment usage privileges may be revoked due to careless handling of library equipment, repeated tardiness in returning library owned equipment, or damage. Please note that unattended library equipment is considered careless handling.

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