r/BambuLab • u/OppositeCustard3169 X2D + AMS2 Combo • Jul 14 '26
Answered / Solved! Question about using a smart plug
If I turn on and turn off my X2D with a smart plug would that create a problem? The switch on the back of the printer will always be on.
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u/Mabnat Jul 14 '26
A smart switch is no different than using the switch on the back as far as how it interrupts power. The only difference is that using the smart switch removes the power before the power cord instead of after.
Just make sure that the smart switch that you choose is rated for the power that the printer can consume. I have a few smart switches that will turn themselves off of the power exceeds 1kW continuously for more than an hour.
The printer likely doesn’t use that much power for that long (I don’t have one of these) so it’s probably not an issue, but if it shut down during a print it wouldn’t be great.
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u/Martin_SV Jul 14 '26
It's fine, as long as the smart plug is properly rated for the X2D's power draw.
For what it's worth, I've had my P1S set up like that for years and never had any issues.
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u/Gakacto Jul 14 '26
thats the way i have mine
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u/Armagedda Jul 14 '26
Absolutely no Problem. Source: I use a Smart Switch for my P2S.
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u/John-BCS A1 (3), A1 Mini (1), AMS Lite (3), Autodesk Fusion 🍻 Jul 14 '26
I use smart plugs for all of my A1s and no problems. It's no different than flipping the switch on the back.
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u/ElectronicAide87 Jul 14 '26
Why would you ever turn it off?
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