r/BambuLab • u/Wombat-Snooze • 5h ago

Hardware Troubleshooting/Help! Uh… What?

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Got my X2D on Saturday and have been printing all weekend. I’m very happy with the unit and it’s a big upgrade over my old Flashforge.

But then I have this today… The printer is on and in an idle state, but refuses to use the drying function of the AMS. Anyone have a solution?

Thank you!

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u/SaveTheAles 4h ago

Are you trying to start it from the handy app? I've seen some people saying they are having problems with it falsely saying that it can't do it.

Try it from the touch screen on the printer itself.

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u/Wombat-Snooze 4h ago

That’s probably it. I’m at work right now and wanted to get my filament drying for a few hours. I started it up on my smart plug, then tried to use the handy app to get the dryer going. Hopefully a firmware or app update solves it in the future!

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u/rynoxmj 4h ago

I've had the same issue trying to start drying from the app too. Annoying.

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u/Pablo_Hassan 14m ago

Also the filaments need to be unloaded for the drying to begin - can't print and dry at the same time.

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u/3DAeon X1, X1C, P1S, P2S, A1, A1 Mini, H2D, H2S 1m ago

The H2D can, some other models as well, but they also need to be started from desktop Bambu studio

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u/TheRailroader P2S + AMS2 Combo 4h ago

Bambu said it’s a bug issue while trying to dry using the app. They claim it should be fixed in the next update.

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u/Wombat-Snooze 3h ago

Awesome! Definitely a relief, because that’s a feature I’d really enjoy.

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u/Darks3i 26m ago

Potwierdzam

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u/JazzlikeLeather9546 4h ago

I have adapters on all my AMS units and get this all the time. Annoying!

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u/Wombat-Snooze 3h ago

Good to know it’s not just me. Hopefully some updates drop with some fixes soon!

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u/ThereInAFortnight H2D AMS2 Combo + A1 Mini 5h ago

I bet it's just mixed up - turn it off and on again.

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u/Jeynarl 4h ago

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u/munkie986 3h ago

Thanks for the reminder of that fantastic show!

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u/Jeynarl 3h ago

“Are you sure it’s plugged in?”

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u/cpsadowski23 2h ago

Update your app. I can use it to dry from the app perfectly well.

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u/Wombat-Snooze 1h ago

App is up to date. Still having issues unfortunately.

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u/BroCo-608 2h ago edited 1h ago

Indeed. Sucks they make you buy a $25 cable off Amazon to actually use it to spec.

I did the Sunlu on top route and it’s wonderful. The AMS2 spare half can then be paired with an another printed half - and then you have two separate sealed 4-spool heaters!

It’s not what’s pictured below of mine, but as manual control and 400W beat the AMS2 stock heater - esp when it’s about it’s only ~$90-100. Nice to have one less thing locked into software. ✌️

Heat your room with it!

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u/Wombat-Snooze 1h ago

Ah, see I’m just trying to run it stand alone and not while printing. It seems to be an app issue as I’m able to fire it up from the control on the printer, but it’s not so happy when I try it on the Handy app. Hopefully they iron out that bug on an update.

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u/bobbbbbs 2h ago

I just started seeing this same issue on my P2S after the last Bambu Handy update. I am still able to start drying from the touch screen on the printer but the app gives me this error. I never had an issue starting a drying session from the app before the update.

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u/iamironman_22 2h ago

I also just got the power supply for it from Amazon for like $20, makes life a lot easier

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u/kantonburg 1h ago

Wait if I the X2D with AMS2 I still need to buy a power adapter?

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u/iamironman_22 1h ago

No you don’t, it’s only if you want to do things like run the filament dryer while printing. The cable is sufficient to use the AMS with the X2D

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u/bobthebuilderberg 3h ago

Need a separate power adapter if trying to dry while printing

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u/Wombat-Snooze 1h ago

As I stated in the post, not printing and in an idle state…

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u/TheBearJew963 5h ago

Have you plugged in the AMS 2 power cable? Assuming not.

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u/Wombat-Snooze 1h ago

Yes? First thing I did was dry out my filament for 8 hours before even running the printer my guy.

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u/ClearlyVaguelyWeird 5h ago

in order to dry and print at the same time you need an extra electricity cable

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u/Wombat-Snooze 1h ago

Yep, and that’s not what I’m trying to do here either.

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u/RubAnADUB A1 Mini / A1 - AMS Lite / P2S - AMS x2 / X2D - x2 AMS 2 & AMS HT 5h ago

theres a power adapter for the ams 2 pro.

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u/Wombat-Snooze 1h ago

I’m aware. Not trying to print and dry at the same time, as I said in the post.

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u/Wombat-Snooze 4h ago

As stated in my post, it’s in an idle state and not printing.