Online Ordering
Order 3D Prints Online
Fall 2026 Online Orders
The online order form is open. Submit an STL or OBJ file, your contact details, color preference, and deadline. We will follow up by email with an estimate.
Pickup is during our Fall 2026 lab hours. Need your print in less than two business days? Visit the lab to discuss feasibility.
Preparing your file, payment, and delivery details
- You must include your name, contact information, define the color, layer height, and size of the object when submitting your file (we only accept .stl or .obj files for 3D printing). You may also specify the nozzle size used (if applicable). We keep a limited selection of colors and will do our best to honor your request.
- Please specify the timeline or urgency of your order (i.e. when you expect your object to be completed). We will try to accommodate all requests, however, if you require that your print be completed in less than 2 (two) business days, we suggest that you come in during our open lab hours to meet and discuss the feasibility of your print with a Guru.
- We offer online payments and delivery options. Most small models shipping to US addresses have a flat $10 fee. We do not ship internationally.
- Payment for orders under $20 is done when your order is ready, online or when you pickup (Credit/debit card only). We will also update you with your total estimated cost (see our pricing for more information) of the order. Any orders above $20 will require a 20% down-payment made online.
- Any orders made with a CFOAPAL account are not affected by these changes, please contact us for more information about your order regarding payment. If you are a student paying with a CFOAPAL account, you pay the rate charged to Departments.
- Each order has one $4 base fee, plus material costs for all pieces. We use Bambu Studio for our Bambu Lab printers. Before slicing on any printer, ask a Guru to confirm the exact Bambu Lab or Elegoo model, installed nozzle/options, and filament profile. Then slice the model and check the preview and material estimate. Our online estimator is approximate; staff confirm the final sliced weight and price. See pricing and services for the published rates.
Before submitting, check the sliced preview. For Bambu Lab jobs, use Bambu Studio with the exact machine, installed nozzle/options, and filament profile confirmed by a Guru. Confirm that the entire model appears in the layer preview and that any supports are appropriate. If anything is missing or you are unsure which profile to use, contact a Guru before ordering. Extra charges may apply if staff need to evaluate or repair a file.
Online Ordering Rates
Each order has one $4 base fee, plus material costs per gram for all pieces as given below.
Online Ordering Rates
| User Type | Rate (per gram) |
|---|---|
| Illinois Student | 12¢ |
| Illinois Faculty/Staff/Department/CFOAPAL payment | 30¢ |
| All Other Users | 42¢ |
One $4 charge per order + material costs for all pieces
We will send an estimate and send you an email once the order is ready. Have a question? Drop us a line.
Submit Your Order
Please fill out the form below to submit your 3D printing order. Attach your STL or OBJ file here even if you already used the quote calculator.
Form not loading or difficult to use on your phone? Open order form separately, or email uimakerlab@illinois.edu.
Illinois Merchandise
Come to the MakerLab for all your UIUC gadgets! We are now selling Illinois merchandise! Simply email us with your request and we will print it for you! See below for options and prices.
Block I - For each Major
Prices:
- $3.00 for hollow Block I with Gies Lettering
- $2.00 for the filler Block I
- $4.00 Filled in Block I with Gies Lettering
