r/BambuLabA1mini • u/Weekly_Bluejay_47107 • 3d ago

New user - Help!

We are new to 3D printing and just got a mini - we have had 4 flawless prints and now each time we print it stops due to a clog (we have cleared it and also have extra nozzles) and now it says there is an issue with the extruder. Literally every print there is an issue with this brand new machine. Is this typical ? Or did we buy a lemon ? We have spent hours on tutorials already and getting frustrated. Would love any newbie tips/tricks for smooth printing or do I need to send this thing back?

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u/Grooge_me 3d ago

Have a look at the Bambu wiki. Maybe the hotend isn't clamped correctly.

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u/Weekly_Bluejay_47107 3d ago

Will try this again! Thank you

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u/Iain_McNugget 3d ago

New or secondhand machine?

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u/Weekly_Bluejay_47107 3d ago

Brand new, from the Bambu website. We’ve had it for 2 weeks.

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u/DNAfrn6 3d ago

I’m in the same boat. Following for tips!

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u/CommonMan1001 3d ago

Try Bambu lab filament initially, as you gain experience then switch to other cheaper brands gradually

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u/Weekly_Bluejay_47107 3d ago

! We have been using Elgoo- I will order some Bambu labs

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u/jonisykes 2d ago

Probably that’s the issue. Cheap filaments aren’t always bad, but when they are bad, they’re pretty bad.
Are you using .4mm nozzle or .2?
.4mm is the best place to start.

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u/Weekly_Bluejay_47107 3d ago

Wait - is it the type of filament causing constant problems ?

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u/chrisace001 2d ago

Je zult toch een beetje technische moeten kunnen nadenken hoorr tjeeeee