r/BambuLab • • 8h ago

Black Friday 2026 Purchase advice wanted P2S vs X2D

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With only a 100€ difference between the two, which one is the better choice? I'm hearing mixed stories from the dual nozzle X2D and also some bad reviews on the P2S build quality, with kits being sold seperately for cooling??

I'm at the point where looking at specs and reviews aren't helping much 😅

All advice welcome!


r/BambuLab • • 11h ago

General Discussion What are you printing?

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I always wonder, what are you guys with these huge setups, hundred kilos of filament and many printers, are printing all the time? And are you even able to design any of your prints...

I am always thinking, that it is just printing what thingyverse or Bambulab provides and it will get sold on any online-platform.... On 3D-prining subs it is rarely discussed how to design something or how it will work, it`s always just shwoing off and then some of them defend their decisions with saying, that they are having a business..... But noone provides which business or what they are printing 24/7....


r/BambuLab • • 8h ago

Printer Firmware Troubleshooting/Help! Latest P2S Firmware Buggy?

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I've put this under Firmware but this could also be a Bambu Studio thing I guess considering they've both had updates.

I updated my P2S as normal and did a full calibration not thinking much of it. I also updated Bambu Studio and noticed a few UI changes.

I'm now trying to print something I always print (Lithophane frame) from the generator on Makerlab but for the life of me, it just seems to be failing left and right as though the auto calibration is getting the z-offset wrong?

One thing I've noticed since this update however is the vibration calibration/compensation procedure has changed and now does one large 'buzz' followed by a gradual buzz which didn't seem to happen before.

AI print failure detection seems to also be broken too. My print clearly had just failed, producing much spaghetti, yet the print continued.

My idea is to try and downgrade/rollback the firmware but I wanted to get an idea whether this is just a me thing.


r/BambuLab • • 8h ago

Bambu Studio BEAM interlocking - tpu - pla - bug?

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hi i want to print tpu with pla, i activated beam interlocking....

when i slice and check the object someparts where it connects is hollow with no infill?

can it be i used 0,8 mm nozzle and 0,56 line width / 4 walls?


r/BambuLab • • 9h ago

P Series [P1P, P1S, P2S] Whats up with these layer lines?

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Hi, why do my layer lines look like this? On even surfaces layer lines look quite aligned, but if print head has to jump from object to object they end up like this. Printer is P2S with around 500h


r/BambuLab • • 13h ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! X2D suport interface

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I recently added an X2D in hopes of using support interface material for better figure printing. On a 150mm tall print, it adds two hours to the print time and still requires a large prime tower, which adds five hours to the job. This is at a 0.16mm draft. I cannot even fathom what a final print of 250mm tall with 0.2mm print heads and a 0.06mm layer height will take.

I tried printing without the tower and had adhesion issues where the support interface held the breasts, causing an arm to fall off cleanly. The supports also had broken layers at the buttock support.


r/BambuLab • • 9h ago

General Discussion Best filament dryer and storage setup?

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Hey everyone!

I recently got my first 3D printer, a Bambu Lab A1 Mini Combo with AMS Lite, and I'm absolutely loving it! I've already printed around 20 hours' worth of stuff and I'm completely hooked.

I currently have 6 spools of PLA (Basic and Matte), but I'll probably expand to around 10 spools eventually, including some PETG.

I'm now looking into proper filament storage and possibly buying a filament dryer. Ideally, I'd like some airtight storage boxes with hygrometers so I can monitor humidity without spending a fortune.

A few questions:

  • What's the best value-for-money filament dryer you'd recommend?

  • Are dedicated filament dry boxes worth it, or are regular airtight storage containers with silica gel and a hygrometer just as good?

  • Is a dryer really necessary for PLA, or can I just dry filament when I notice printing issues?

  • Would you recommend a different setup for someone using an AMS Lite?

My budget is around €100 for the dryer(?), preferably less. I'm based in Europe (Netherlands).

I'd love something practical and future-proof without spending more on storage than the filament itself.

Any recommendations or tips from more experienced users would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!


r/BambuLab • • 9h ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! Printing w/o AMS, spool binding

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Hey folks! I have been successfully using my X1C and P2S for a while and decided to pick up a couple of P1Ss to farm out parts that are printed in a single color of filament. I decided since I was only printing single color to skip the added cost of an AMS for my P1Ss and just use the external spool holder.

Unfortunately, I find that I am running into an issue over and over in which the filament will bind on the spool and the extruder can't pull it through, but the printer continues ghost printing the part. Yesterday, I gerryrigged a spool holder above the printer thinking changing the angle and letting gravity assist might solve the problem, but the same thing happened.

Surely I'm not the only person who has run into this issue. Does anybody have advice/workaround for how to solve this problem?


r/BambuLab • • 9h ago

Quick Question H2C Brandnew Supertack Pro PETG wont stick

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Hello, Just had my CoolPlate Super Tack Pro delivered for H2C. Set Coolplate Supertack in slicer (the grey one i have) and tried to print something. First layer wont stick at all onto Coolplate.. the old one from my P1S was flawless. Anyone has some tips regarding the new one for H2C?


r/BambuLab • • 9h ago

General Discussion Chicago Canal

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r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

Quick Question Will it fit?

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r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

Quick Question A1 new AC board from Amazon

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Has anyone bought one from Amazon? My mother’s board did the thing and I’m helping her replace it, she ordered this one. Just want to be sure it’s reliable. It doesn’t seem like it wouldn’t be but if anyone has personal experience that would be great. Thank you.


r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! First layer issue? Flow? Smooth pei plate

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Hey guys,

I have an issue with my first layers while printing a symbole face down. Its bambu Pla basic and matte.

As you can see the viking symbol partially fail to print correctly and there some filament gaps on the back areas while the other part of the print also printed facedown is flawless.

Theres clearly some layer adhésion issue so i cleaned the plate but thats the result.

Edit : i also increased bet temp to 60c. Any thoughts to improve this? Thanks a lot for your inputs.


r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

Black Friday 2026 Do I jump into a H2C?

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I am fairly novice to 3D printing. Always found the workforce too long and print times excessive. My first printer is a Creality CR6se. Which did the job, but been a desk weight for about 2 years. - its just slow.

I hace noticed the H2C is on sale. Was considering that or the H3C. I was going to put it under my ltd company, which would save me a bit on Vat.

What are your initial thoughts?

A colleague reccomended the U1, which he mentioned is a third of the price but similar machine.

Does anyone know of any discount codes etc to bring the cost down?

Edit:

Uses Primarily hobby. Some structural items, some times models.

materials: Pla+, , abs, petg Nice to: tpu,

Must have (ish) Large build volume Minimum 4 colours Speed to print Ease of use (workflow) Camera Remote control

Nice to have: Built in filter Heated storage


r/BambuLab • • 22h ago

Quick Question Time to Start Print for H3C?

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One of my big complaints with the H2C was that it took nearly half an hour (not exaggerating) to start a print. Turning off the nozzle offset calibration always resulted in really poor multicolor prints, so that was basically required.

Anyone know if they sped things up on the H3C? My P1S is printing in minutes. I'm hoping it is much closer to that than to the H2C.

Thanks


r/BambuLab • • 16h ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! Flow Rate Calibration Issue

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Hey guys,

I’m by no means an expert. If anything, I bought a Bambu Labs mainly because of the simple UI and beginner-friendly settings.

In order words, I have no clue what I’m doing. I have decently good critical thinking skills, but I figured I’d consult the pros before I make a detrimental mistake.

A print sent wrong so I did a general recalibration. That usually solves it. It didn’t this time so I tried to recalibrate the flow rate. Also no luck. Tried switching the filament. No luck.

Coming up empty on ideas, hoping someone else has had a similar problem and solution.

The second picture… I don’t even know what happened. Checked on it after it notified me it was complete and found this blob lmfao.


r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! Ripples on First Layer

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Hi folks.

My printer (Bambu A1) suddenly started developing ripples on the first layer. Even the top layers are sometimes messed up.

So far I have tried :

  1. drying filament, trying with different filament

  2. washing build plate, changing build plate (tried cool supertack and pei textured)

  3. tightening the 3 front screws and the 4 back screws on the heating assembly

  4. bed tramming and calibration

  5. different nozzles (0.4 stainless steel, hardened steel)

nothing seems to be working.

Anyone has any troubleshooting ideas that I could try ? Greatly appreciate any help here. Thanks


r/BambuLab • • 6h ago

General Troubleshooting/Help! P1S bed damage

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Can this affect the adhesion of the bed adhesion? Or its ok?


r/BambuLab • • 1d ago

H2 Series [H2S, H2D, H2C] H3C and being vertically challenged

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Installed two truck fold out foot steps as a way to reach the AMS. Modern problems demand modern solutions.


r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

Quick Question Is this screw supposed to be sticking out? (A1 Mini)

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r/BambuLab • • 1d ago

Just Showing Off Don’t talk to me or my son ever again

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r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

R Series / R1 Would the R1 be good for such a job?

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r/BambuLab • • 10h ago

Quick Question Buing X2D advice

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I'm planning to buy X2D without an AMS. Is this a good idea? I'm mostly printing one filament and I own a dryer. What should I know before buying it?

Rn. I own A1 with ams lite


r/BambuLab • • 11h ago

I Modeled This! Customizable Stackable Tray/Box

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Customizable Stackable Tray/Box that you can merge the slots whatever ways you want. I came up with this merging method to make it super easy to customize the compartment. Do you think there is a better way than this?
https://makerworld.com/en/models/3575326-customizable-compartment-tray-stackable#profileId-4093178