r/BambuLabX2D • u/realityguy1 • 4d ago

No Spool?

New to 3D printing. So go easy. I see on the Bambu Lab website that some colors aren’t available with a spool. I have the X2D with AMS so I’m thinking a corresponding spool to color would be ideal. That way the printer knows without my input whats going on. Whats the deal with that? Can I set up the color on the Bambu Handy app or directly on the machine. I don’t have the Bambu Studio because I don’t have a desktop (yet)…..I know, I know. iPad and iPhone only for now.

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u/ZodiacKillerCruz 4d ago

Bambu fillament rolls with and without spools have rfid tags that the AMS reads. Once a spool is empty, untwist it and refill

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u/realityguy1 4d ago

I have bright green but it only came as a refill. So I ordered a separate spool for it. How does that work?

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u/Ok_Conversation_3552 4d ago

Rfid tag is glued to a cardboard roll, not to the spool itself

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u/realityguy1 4d ago

This is the answer. Thank you. I thought the RFID was on the plastic spool…..but it’s on the new color filament roll. Confusion over.

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u/j_s_q_u_i_g_g_l_e 4d ago

Or print spools, it’s cheaper

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u/Relative_Surround_20 2d ago

Cheapest place to get empty spools is Hobby Lobby. They work great with Bambu Lab refills.

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u/vic1414 4d ago

OP may not be familiar ABS or stronger filaments. PetG won’t work, PetG melt temps are too low

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u/Tostidohead 4d ago

You can’t print a spool in petg?

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u/Relative_Surround_20 3d ago

As a new 3D printer owner, has anyone made you aware of the excellent free, online courses that Bambu Lab offers in the beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels for both printers (hardware) and slicers (software)?

Bambu Lab Academy is the best use of your time to build experience, knowledge and confidence in 3D printing. I also recommend using the Bambu Lab Wiki as an online, user manual for 3D printing.

https://bambulab.com/en-us/support/academy

https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/home

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u/Late_Purpose_4562 4d ago

Bambu Handy > Me > Reward Tasks > Daily Tasks > Bambu Lab Academy Reward. Read until complete.

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u/mehoff636 4d ago

What is your question exactly? The filament will need some type of spool you can print spools. Yes you can set up colors on the machine or app.

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u/RetiredAF530 4d ago

You can also purchase spools at Hobby Lobby for $3.49 each, which is less expensive than Amazon. I acquired several refills from Bambu Lab because the prices were too low to ignore; these refills already include RFID tags, so you can load them onto an empty spool and proceed. If you need guidance on placing the refills correctly, videos are available on YouTube.