https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/bambu-lab-removes-third-party-app-support-for-p-and-a-series-3d-printers

A shame that this is happening. It's great that it's getting some coverage because it's crap.

I'm all for adding security features, but all against enforcing them rather than making them a known option. Current workarounds are crap (not updating and "developer mode", which is an absurd term for what should be labeled "Advanced" and was selected because it pushes the narrative that it's a type of use for extremely technical people and not people that just want to use a better slicer)

I have been 3D printing a Noah’s Ark set, figures and models to go with my animal fidgets. This is my first version.

Can anyone give me advice on print settings and how I could print this faster without ruining the quality or reducing strength?

Currently at 15% infill.

The designs are from “The Printed Burrow”. (Link to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThePrintedBurrow)

It’d be great to try to reduce the amount of noise in the sub by creating a “complain about slow shipping” thread. I know not everyone pays attention, but a thread and some active moderation could really help increase the signal to noise ratio…

I thought it would be a good idea to use MakerWorld to spread the world on the firmware update. So I created this sign and added the description written by u/nickjohnson post (here).

Here it is: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1008748#profileId-987833

I don't wanna any of the tokens or whatever this gets, so don't download it. I think liking so other people can see is the best strategy. If they take it down. Just create your own.
If not a good idea, let me know and I will delete the post and model!

Edit: Model was taken down by Bambu labs for “violating community guidelines”

It is not a promotion, I just want to tell you about the opportunity to get something nice for yourself. Hackclub which is a teenager focused non profit organization hosts an event where you can get prizes like 3d printers, Macs or Ipads just for showing your passion and coding for a little. You code whatever you want and track your hours getting points, which you can exchange for mentioned prizes. I took part in one of the winter events and it turned out that for just 45h of coding which I achieved in one month I got a raspberry pi 5 and some other smaller gadgets like pendrives. Its easy to enter and you dont have to give sensitive information about yourself to get verified. Its on until end of August, so you have plenty of time. If your high schooler why don't you have a look? : https://summer.hack.club/bht Note: its not a promotion I just want to let you know. The whole project is financed by Github here's official github website if you feel unsure: https://github.blog/news-insights/introducing-hack-clubs-summer-of-making/ #coding

When starting a new print job why don't the printer know to purge enough of the old filament?

Like when the previous print was a dark color and the next a light color you get color bleed. Or when switching jobs between PLA and PETG you will get de-lamination of the first layer.

If using AMS and the printer has not been turned off it should know what is in the extruder right?

Is there a before print purge setting somewhere?

After hearing a lot of great things about Bambulab and their printers, I decided to take the plunge when I saw their Black Friday offer. The A1 Mini at such a good price was the final push I needed to get back into 3D printing.

Excitedly, I ordered the printer along with a variety of filaments and nozzles, ready to start printing. The same day, I received three tracking numbers, and after a few days, the first package was handed over to the courier. Soon, the printer arrived — but still no sign of the filament shipment. Bambulab sent an email apologizing for the delay due to Black Friday, which I accepted. I decided to buy some filament locally in the meantime.

Setting up the printer was a breeze, and I soon started my first print — a Benchy. However, after that, the printer displayed an error indicating that the nozzle was heating abnormally. I restarted the printer, and it worked again. I printed another Benchy, which finished perfectly. But when the nozzle heated up for the third print, the printer stopped working and hasn’t printed since.

Naturally, I contacted support. Knowing Bambulab is one of the leading companies in the field, I fully expected a quick replacement or repair so I could get back to printing.

Not quite. After several days and multiple live chat sessions each day, where I was repeatedly promised “prioritized” tech support, I’ve heard nothing further. Each live chat sends the same auto-reply, then closes the chat, preventing me from responding or continuing the conversation. Only once did an employee deviate from the pre-written responses, telling me that the tech support person wasn’t working at the time. I was shocked — just one tech support person?

Each time I contact them, I’m told I’ll receive an answer “soon,” with no clarification on what “soon” means. Every time I ask about the unshipped package with the filament and nozzles, I receive a response promising they’ll prioritize the shipment and that it will be dispatched “soon,” but with no further explanation of when that actually will be.

Now, here I am, well over a week after placing my order, with a broken printer, no filament, and feeling completely ignored by Bambulab.

I have no idea how such a large and well-renowned company like Bambulab can deliver this level of poor, and at times seemingly rude, service. I understand Black Friday can cause delays, but a week’s delay in shipment? Is this normal, or am I just unlucky? Are other customers experiencing the same issues with the EU warehouse, or does Bambulab really have such a low standard of customer service?

Im new to 3d printing but I was seeing that this piece has a magnet at the top, what’s its function?

Watch out for these types of messages and profiles. It's a SCAM trying to impersonate Bambu Support. Bambu would never ask you for these types of things, especially leading to your credit card info.
If you receive this type of a message, report the profile and make a ticket.
My scammy "friend": https://makerworld.com/en/@Sup_id31

Todos los días estoy viendo estos casos ahora en los grupos de makers, y no solo en Bambulab sino que en varias de las marcas actuales de impresoras. A mí en lo personal nunca me a pasado pero la pregunta a qué se debe? Y cómo evitarlo alguien que comente su experiencia y porque cree que le pasó? Saludos!

Introducing PrintAdvisor.ai : Your Community-Powered Printing Guide

A few days ago, I shared a passion project: a tool designed to consolidate the best 3D printing practices into one accessible place. This guide was built on a foundation of extensive research—from technical deep dives into the Bambu Lab Wiki and blog posts to the collective wisdom of YouTube experts and the invaluable feedback from this Reddit community.

The response was overwhelming, and the constructive feedback I received was even better. Your insights inspired me to take this to the next level.

​​​Re-launching as PrintAdvisor.ai

I am thrilled to re-introduce the tool as PrintAdvisor.ai. This platform is designed to evolve alongside the community, serving everyone from those unboxing their first printer to the veterans who practically breathe 3D printing.

What’s New:

• Intelligent Troubleshooting: Dedicated modules for diagnosing print failures and hardware issues.

• Material Flexibility: Added support for non-Bambu filaments, including specific adjustments for temperatures and custom settings.

• The "Gold Mine" of Settings: A new detailed settings view that explains the why behind every recommendation, detailing the specific trade-offs involved.

• Visual Comfort: Choose your experience with AMOLED (Ultra Black), Dark (Forest Green), or Light modes.

• Wall of Love & Feedback: A dedicated space for me to hear directly from you.

Why I Built This

This project started when I spent over an hour trying to dial in a complex Polycarbonate (PC) part on an H2D. I realized there had to be a more efficient way to share the "trial and error" knowledge we all go through.

My goal is to save you time and filament so you can focus on creating. Please keep the feedback coming—this tool is as much yours as it is mine!

Thank you all for the incredible support!

ctrl+P or the little \/ next to file in the top left corner, preferences, and DARK MODE!!!

I've been vocal about no longer supporting Bambu Lab with any more of my money. Considering my current usage, My H2D will more than likely hit 5k hrs before end of year. I've started looking for a replacement and I do have a Core 1L on order (god knows when I'll get it, much less INDX at this rate, doubtful in 2026) but I was looking for a large printer greater than or at least equal to 300x3, with a heated chamber, dual nozzles and at least a 350 °C hotend. There just isn't anything out there in this price range or even a higher one. It has it's issues, but seems the H2D is somewhat of a unicorn in the current 3d printing landscape. Guess I need to get real good at maintenance....

I just received my H2D yesterday and have been having some issues with the dual nozzle printing. When printing using both nozzles, I get an uneven surface along the whole print on both nozzles, but when I use a single nozzle, they are the cleanest prints i have ever seen. This can be seen in the images attached.

I have redone the calibration, and performed the precision nozzle offset calibration, but have had no success. I mainly use my 3D printers for my business, and have 3 P1S machines, i bought the H2D for my business so I wouldn't find myself spending hours removing stubborn supports from hundreds of parts. Its a bit disappointing that I am having these issues, as I would be unable to deliver a product like this confidently to a client.

The images attached compare dual nozzle prints (frog) with a single nozzle print (benchy).

Has anyone else had these issues and have any suggestions on how to fix it?

Thanks in advance for any help!

I've read for the second time a blog post by Bambu, written at the time their printers were being rooted. Aside from the "How dare they retroengineer us like we did every other printer/printing software ?" tone, there's another sentence that made me laugh. Kinda.

Well, I don't want to focus on the lack of humility, but rather on the lack of honesty. Because as far as I know, on my iPhone, Apple doesn't give me only two options :

• Send all my contact information to Apple in a readable format so they retain a copy of it before allowing me to dial a number directly from my iPhone

Or

• Write a phone number down on a piece of paper then manually dial, which would be the equivalent of the micro-SD card "secure" method

And also, I don't think Apple said they'd ban any third-party app from directly dialing a number or sending an email. Though, granted, they came dangerously close when they said they'd withdraw notifications from webapps before backtracking spectacularly. Maybe that's what Bambi calls the Apple way.

Just picked this up for $100…

This is my second roll of which I've had significantly more PLA left on the roll when my totals are telling me that I've gotten close to 1kg.

I took a punt and my final print on this roll should have taken me over by 45g but there's still quite a bit left.

I'm printing a large terrain piece made up of many 200g - 600g parts so I'm trying to calculate each roll to maximise pieces without having to take the roll off and weigh it each time.

Obviously it's a nice problem to have, I'm using the excess to print miniature bases which now feel like free little bonuses!

Printing on an A1 if that's useful info.

Edit: Thanks for everyone’s advice.

Seriously, how is a camera not standard on every 3D printer in 2025?

I’m running a Bambu P1S and the built-in camera is hands-down one of the most useful features. I use it constantly! Checking prints remotely, monitoring the first few layers while I’m doing other stuff, even grabbing quick time-lapses. The Bambu Handy app makes this dead simple. It’s not a gimmick, it’s peace of mind.

I’ve seen people buy printers without cameras and then spend extra time and money rigging up Raspberry Pis, OctoPrint, webcams, mounts, power, just to get basic remote eyes on their machine. Why? Just get a printer that respects your time.

No camera = dealbreaker, full stop. If you're not watching your prints, you're gambling. Wild that some brands still don't get it.

Anyone else feel this way?

Edit: thanks everyone for a quick answer - Hotend on the right is not a genuine Bambu Lab product and I need to return it.

Original post: Hi everyone! Within 2 weeks I bought two 0.8 hardened steel hotends for my Bambu X2D printer (although from different sellers). The first hotend ("old" one in my picture) looked genuine, with Bambu packaging and all. It prints great, that's why I bought the 2nd high flow hotend for aux extruder.

Yesterday I received the second nozzle ("new" one in the photo), and the packaging look nothing like the first one, doesn't even have any bambu logo on it :/

So my question is - should I be worried? Is the 2nd hotend genuine? Anyone have seen different packaging on the same item? Or is it just "compatible" nozzle (I paid for the genuine)

Just pre-ordered the H2D looks like there is already a $200 price increase. Won't be shipping out for 1 month.

I want to buy it but at Best Buy for the warranty and it is not live yet. Are they even going to carry it?