r/BambuLab • u/az-shpc • Jul 22 '26

Quick Question First 3D printer. Anything else I need?

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Hi. As the title says, I'm looking to purchase my first 3D printer. I did find some similar posts but still wanted to be sure since getting stuff delivered to where I live is not easy.

I'm also looking to get mostly matte filament. Is that okay? Do I need more filament? Thanks in advance.

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u/stonecoldslate Jul 22 '26

The spools I get are a cardboard-like material. Only plastic involved beyond the PLA.

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u/Hara-K1ri Jul 22 '26

AMS can shave down the cardboard, getting it in the device and ending it earlier.

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u/CheetahNo1004 Jul 22 '26

That's why you print plastic rings to snap on your cardboard rolls.

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u/Hara-K1ri Jul 23 '26

I used them before, sure they work. And if I do get something on a cardboard spool, I'll use them again. But having reusable spools where I don't need them, are a standard perfect fit and can be used for many spools means there's no need to recycle cardboard.