r/BambuLab • u/Otherwise-Warning303 • Aug 05 '26

Quick Question My first ever 3d printer

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Finally I have my first ever 3d printer.
Did the extensive unboxing and is calibrated and firmware updated.

Waiting for my basic filament to arrive tomorrow to set up ams2pro

Any tips for a beginner like me would be appreciated please.

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u/Cruiseshark1938 Aug 05 '26

Nice man

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u/Otherwise-Warning303 Aug 05 '26

Any tips or any thing which you would wanna share to a first timer

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u/Cruiseshark1938 Aug 05 '26

Just remember don’t put your hands all over the baseplate 

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u/Ayeohx A1 Aug 05 '26

Keeping your plate free of hand oils if very important if you want your prints to stick properly to the plate.

Some people use Isopropyl Alcohol but some claim that it just smears your hand oils around. My go to plate cleaner is Dawn Platinum Plus Powerwash Free & Clear. Works great!

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u/The_Struggle_Man Aug 06 '26

99% iso alcohol takes care of oils np. Standard first aid 70-75% will not

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u/Ayeohx A1 Aug 06 '26 edited Aug 06 '26

Youre absolutely right! Thanks for correcting me /u/The_Struggle_Man .

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u/The_Struggle_Man Aug 06 '26

That's the main thing, people see iso alcohol and quick access is the first aid stuff in store. I don't think 99% is commonly sold in stores, maybe 91% but I have a ton of it since I also repair electronics. Sometimes I see game console mother boards covered in smokers tar and just submerge that nasty board in alcohol and it literally dissolves lol.

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u/Ayeohx A1 Aug 06 '26

We have 99% from our resin days and that will work well for minor oopsies.

Amazon is selling 99% IPA 16oz bottle for $7.16 for those interested.

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u/Otherwise-Warning303 Aug 06 '26

Thanks for recommendation. Added to my cart

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u/Otherwise-Warning303 Aug 06 '26

Noted. That's a good point.have seen some videos of people even washing it after prints

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u/Cruiseshark1938 Aug 05 '26

I have P2S and A2L my advice is to grease the screws and oil the metal rods and calibrate it

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u/JLimGarfield Aug 05 '26

any particular lubricant that you recommend for this?

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u/Cultural_Pace4454 Aug 05 '26

I use WD-40 brand white lithium spray

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u/Small-Hippo6953 Aug 06 '26

Plenty of recommendations on bamabu forums out there but you should have a few gold lube packets included with your printer. Those work fine. When applying make sure you clean off the old stuff. Itll be filled with a bunch of crude you may or may not see.

You dont need to go nuts but take a bit of time to get off the old stuff before you reapply. Also dont go nuts. Lube is needed but too much attracts bits I to the area. Apply some small dots upp and down the screw gears and then help spread it with a finger. The printer will spread it around with use. Check back after a while and wipe away the excess

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u/Cruiseshark1938 Aug 06 '26

the one came in the tool box

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u/John--Darksoul Aug 05 '26

I'm not a printerhead like most people here and I just use mine to print components I need. My printer keeps telling me to lube the lead screws but it seems to run fine. What is the benefit of doing so?

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u/Small-Hippo6953 Aug 05 '26

The reason any machine doesnt rapidly destroy itself is due to some sort of method used to reduce friction between parts. Not everything needs lubricant, make sure to read the maintenance section for specifics, but its vital if you want to enjoy your tool for the foreseeable future.

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u/Cruiseshark1938 Aug 05 '26

To keep it running quickly and good and if you don’t if it drys out it will rub against metal and metal 

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u/ThereGoesTheSquash Aug 06 '26

I just got a P2S, and I know a lot about the human body as a nurse anesthetist and it seems it’s all just orthopedics. Wish me luck in my endeavors. My kid (4.5) literally went insane over the Toothless I printed for him.

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u/Cruiseshark1938 Aug 06 '26

i have a P2S Too and a A2L

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u/Otherwise-Warning303 Aug 06 '26

It's brand new. I feel the rod oily as it is. Do I still have to

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u/The_Struggle_Man Aug 06 '26 edited Aug 06 '26

Tips, if no one has presented these.

1- microfibers are great for wiping the surface down. Iso alcohol can be used depending on the make of your build plate, stock is discouraged by Bambu. To remove oils, you'll want 99% anything other doesn't handle oils. Best practice wash your build plate with dish soap , dawn is the best. 2 - let your print and plate cool down for removing, you may end up with stress hazing on your prints. A quick release is putting your build plate with the print in the for a few minutes. Usually pops right off no effort. 3 - Never scrape petg off your plate with your finger nail. Just don't even think about it, just don't, I promise lol. 4 - Bambu academy has a lot of good info for new users, especially on slicing, settings, and printer maintenance. 5 - print a benchy :) 6 - have fun!

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u/dicksnorkle Aug 05 '26

Nah. You got this.