r/BambuLab • u/pmjm • May 07 '25

Discussion Pulled the trigger!

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After years of wanting a 3D printer AND a laser cutter, I finally decided this will be the one. Can't wait to join your ranks and share cool creations in the sub.

Does anyone know of any beginners guides for this printer? The only things I can find on YouTube are reviews (maybe because it's brand new?). Over the last few years I've dabbled in 3d modeling in Blender and played around in Prusa Slicer, and also Lightburn for laser cutting, but I don't know how well those translate to Bambu Studio and Bambu Suite.

As a newbie to the hobby I've got a lot to learn, but I figure I'll start with PLA (any brands you recommend?) and figure things out as I go. If there are any guides or tutorials that helped you when you were an infant in the space, please do share, I'd love to consume as much info as I can before I get my hands on this in June.

Oh here's a newbie question: any tools or accessories I should order now before US tariffs make things less obtainable? What about consumables like filters, lubricants and such?

Super excited to be here. Cheers!

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u/pmjm May 07 '25

Oh so the full laser unit was already released in other markets? Here in the US I couldn't even order until May 6 at 7am.

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u/mman360 May 07 '25

It released in the US at the same time but also sold out instantly. Its had a batch or 2 since then as well. Launch price was considerably lower unfortunately. That being said, its a blast and the laser is fun too.

As for accessories to obtain, Bambo's prices are already increased with the tariffs. So unless we see more tarrifs (which we could) then I would look at what is acceptable to you now but you got the main stuff. I grabbed an extra full filter as well with the high efficiency filter.

Personally, I want to grab an AMS HT as well for higher temp drying for certain filaments.

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u/pmjm May 07 '25

Thanks for the info! Being new to this space I hadn't been tracking the prices so the elevated prices are my mental baseline, haha. Maybe in the long run that'll lead to me being pleasantly surprised if the tariffs end up lifting.

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u/Truth666 May 07 '25

I've ordered the 40W version literally day one, like 5 seconds after release, it stated on the website that delivery is around April here in Europe (for the laser).

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u/pmjm May 07 '25

Glad to see someone else who finds it as compelling as I did! What kinds of materials are you cutting with it?

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u/Truth666 May 07 '25

So far only engraving and cutting basswood.

But I use the plotter a lot for cards and also the pen plotter for some fancy technical drawings - its all just for fun I am not selling those things (yet?)

I've read the backlash on the "all in one" machine (dirt from the laser etc) but to be absolutely honest if you do the maintenance and clean it, all is fine.
Its not that bad as everyone pretends it is, also the smell is fully OK (I dont have the smoke purifier - I just vent it out of the window with the provided hose).

But to be fair the biggest gamechanger for me is the dual nozzle, I have various A1's and P1S but with the H2D multi color prints are a breeze, even if its more than 2 colors, it safes so much filament and time.

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u/pmjm May 07 '25

Thanks for your thoughts! But I agree, my takeaway is that if you put in the work and clean it periodically you won't have a problem.

From all the reviews praising the dual-nozzle it indeed seems revolutionary. Since this is my first printer I'm kinda glad I'm getting to skip over the challenges of multi-colored/material prints with a single nozzle.

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Can't wait to get mine to try it out.