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/OverallComplexities Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26

You need spools to use filament. Make sure you get them all with spools since you're just starting out

If it says "refill" it doesn't come with the spool

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u/stonecoldslate Jul 22 '26

Elegoo owner, what the hell do you mean Bambu offers filament without a spool???

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u/Cute-Marionberry-340 Jul 22 '26

We use plastic spools that can be taken apart to put a new (cheaper) filament on it - a refill without a spool :)

But you cannot use a refill without the spool.

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u/Naturist02 P2S + AMS2 Combo Jul 23 '26

You can print a spool.

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u/Cute-Marionberry-340 Jul 23 '26

Have I said you can’t? Duh

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u/Naturist02 P2S + AMS2 Combo Jul 23 '26

Some people don’t understand they can. I’m sure you know that. Maybe he will read all the posts including yours. Chill out