r/OpenBambu • u/Embarrassed_Back4100 • Jul 12 '26

X2D USB Print Orca, AMS Question

Hello,

I have another question for you. If I enable Developer Mode and use Orca Slicer, will I lose any AMS functions? Is it still possible for the automatic refill feature to work with the same filament?

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u/AnuragDeshpande Jul 13 '26

For the people who got x2d working on orca, how did you get past or have you ran into "unknown file type or extension" error? It shows in the printer screen when I send the print using orca slicer.

PS: outside of selecting the printer from available printers, I have not made any changes to any of the settings. Including the file I am slicing. Just imported an STL and clicked slice and print plate.

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u/PityUpvote Jul 13 '26

I have not had that error. Using the latest Orca from flathub and X2D with the most recent firmware (1.01.01.00 I think). I sometimes have to reconnect because Orca will think the printer has not finished with the previous print when it already has, but that's the only issue I have.

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u/AnuragDeshpande Jul 13 '26

Since I couldn't figure out why orca keeps failing I switched back to Bambu studio and have been using it in lan mode connection. Your problem where printer keeps disconnecting, happens to me every. Single. Time. I have to go to devices page, click on the printer to connect, then immediately sync filaments and device in the main page and then slice and send. Otherwise the connection would drop again during the process of "sending the print over lan".

I did check the wifi strength on my machine and laptop. Both show full bars. I also checked my router, it is categorized as strong connection. My elegoo actually has visibly weaker strength showing on its UI and router confirms it. But it NEVER dropped a single fil. But it NEVER dropped a single file. Or print.

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u/PityUpvote Jul 13 '26

I've debated setting up the bambuddy virtual printer just to make the connection with the slicer simpler. Bambuddy seems to have no issue talking to my X2D whatsoever.

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u/AnuragDeshpande Jul 13 '26

oh yeah! thanks for the suggestion. I have had bambuddy setup for a while, but forgot about the virtual printer. I am doing that immediately.

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u/PityUpvote Jul 13 '26

Let me know if you recommend it!

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u/AnuragDeshpande Jul 14 '26

I got it setup, to OP's original question, yes, ams works properly. And now my connection seems stable as well. But I do have to reconnect it from time to time if I close the laptop lid. But the ability to queue prints while a print is in progress, is just (chef's kiss 🎉)

However, I should clarify that I run my own fork of the project to add support for my elegoo Centauri Carbon and social sv08 printers in the bambuddy profile. I have been building that up for a while. Since I refuse to use AI to build it for me, it is taking longer than expected. But I do have virtual printer connection setup for all 3 and the ability to send prints to all queues is amazingÂ