3D Printing Guidelines

Our User Agreement

Copyright Policy

Copyright is a legal right held by the creator of an original work. This right arises immediately after an original, tangible work is created. Copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized reproduction, duplication, distribution, or creation of a derivative work of an original work. If any object is scanned without the original owner’s permission, and printed on a 3D printer, it may constitute copyright infringement.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Passed in 1998, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is intended to protect intellectual property (IP) and extend the reach of the nation’s existing copyright law within the digital sphere. Activity deemed criminal under the DMCA includes:

  1. The production and distribution of devices, services or technology that bypass existing measures to protect access to copyrighted works.
  2. And the act of circumventing such access control whether copyright infringement is committed or not.

3D Print Submission Process

  1. Submit your file online using the 3D Printing Request Form. Library staff will contact you to confirm your submission and will give you the amount to pay for the print.
  2. The cost is 10 cents per gram with a $1 minimum charge and must be paid before the job is run.
  3. Payments are made using the library’s print card.
  4. Please allow a few days after payment for your file to be printed.
  5. You will get an email once your job is ready for pickup.

Printing Specifications/Properties


Printer Available

Fusion3

Fusion3 F410 3D Printer

The Fusion3 is a large-sized desktop printer that uses PLA and ABS plastic. It can print sizes up to 14 × 14 × 12 inches. The Fusion3 is another less expensive option and will be a good choice for most average applications as well as larger scale prints.


For more information, please email us at lwlc@alasu.edu or call 334-604-9093.