Essential Guide to Bambu Lab 3D Printers

March 1, 2024

Your Essential Guide to Bambu Lab 3D Printers

Introduction

The emerging popularity of 3D printers not only opened opportunities for SMEs but also created new doors of possibilities for hobbyists and professionals. But with the plethora of options in the market, how can you identify which 3D printer suits you best?

This article features the 3D printers created by a company called Bambu Lab, known for their X1 series (has the most advanced features), P1 series (has advanced features, but at a more affordable price), and A1 series (most affordable among the rest of the series).

Who is Bambu Lab?

Essential Guide to Bambu Lab 3D Printers

Bambu Lab is a company started by a group of 3D printing fans who excel in their respective fields. They are dedicated to making high-quality technology accessible to everyone, using their advanced knowledge and production methods. Bambu Lab is also committed to creating the next generation of 3D printers eco-friendly, hoping for a future with a much lower carbon footprint.

Bambu Lab started its journey with the X1-Carbon. From that moment, they continuously produce 3D printers with advanced sensors that help users throughout their 3D printing journey.

Here are the 3D printers made by Bambu Lab. Featuring Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini, A1, P1P, P1S, X1-Carbon, and X1E.

Bambu Lab 3D Printers

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

For Beginners, Hobbyists, and the Curious, the A1 mini is the perfect choice. Their quick guide includes a step-by-step process of setting up your printer before its calibration. Compared to 3D printers with similar features (bed-slinger), it can print faster and is easier to use.

We’ve listed down its key features for your convenience:

Print Volume: 180 × 180 × 180 mm³ (7 × 7 × 7 in³)
Simplified touchscreen UI system
Quick Swap Nozzles
Has Camera Lens Cover
All-Metal Frame, Bearings and Rails
Sensors: Filament Run Out sensor and Filament Tangle Sensor
Bed Slinger with CoreXY Speed And Quality
Full-Auto Calibration
Full-Auto Leveling
Active Motor Noise Canceling
Active Flow Rate Compensation

Unlock Multi-Color Printing: A1 Mini Combo

You can also unlock multi-color printing when you grab the A1 Mini Combo. In this bundle, your A1 Mini 3D printer comes with an Automatic Material System (AMS) lite that will enable multi-color printing for your convenience.

Bambu Lab A1

Bambu Lab’s A1 3D Printer serves as the gateway to more 3D printing possibilities. Its 256 × 256 × 256 mm³ (10 × 10 × 10 in³) print volume allows bigger prints to be produced compared to that of A1 Mini. It also has the same build volume as the P1 and X1 Series. However, unlike the 3D printers from the P1 and X1 series, you can get the A1 at a lower price.

Still, the Bambu Lab A1 gets the best of both worlds. It has a touchscreen display like the X1 Series and has the same maximum build plate temperature as the P1 Series.

Key Features:

Print Volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm³ (10 × 10 × 10 in³)
Simplified touchscreen UI system
Quick Swap Nozzles
Has Camera Lens Cover
All-Metal Frame, Bearings and Rails
Sensors: Filament Run Out sensor and Filament Tangle Sensor

IMPORTANT NOTE!

At the time of writing, the Bambu Lab A1 and A1 Combo are currently unavailable due to a heatbed cable issue that several A1 users have reported.

Bambu Lab P1P

Bambu Lab P1P takes personalization to a whole other level. Those who wanted an enclosure can print their shells based on their needs. It could be a functional peg board, a modplate, or even a shell that reflects their personality.

Unlike A1, P1P can handle more sensitive materials like ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and PET. However, users have to purchase an enclosure kit to upgrade their units.

Bambu Lab P1P takes about 15 minutes to set up. This process includes removing the set screws, connecting the tube, getting the spool holder and screen fixed, and connecting to WiFi. It comes with an SD card with preloaded models as well. Printing can begin right after you run an initial printer calibration.

Key Features:

Print Volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm³ (10 × 10 × 10 in³)
Set up in 15 minutes
High-speed 3D printing with up to 20000 mm/s² acceleration
Upgradeable and customizable flexibility
Compatible with AMS for multi-color printing
State-of-the-art electronics
Time-lapse video
Fans with Speed feedback

Bambu Lab P1S

The Bambu Lab P1S bridges the gap between P1P's affordability and X1-Carbon's capability. P1S has a built-in Bambu Lab enclosure, which allows its users to create products with sensitive materials like ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and PET.

Since it comes with an enclosure, it has cooling features similar to that of X1-Carbon and an activated carbon filter.

Being closely similar to Bambu Lab's first 3D printer, Bambu Lab P1S becomes the go-to choice of those who want to create personalized items in the long run.

Key Features:

Print Volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm³ (10 × 10 × 10 in³)
Set up in 15 minutes
High-speed 3D printing with up to 20000 mm/s² acceleration
Enclosed for High Temperature printing
Direct-drive Extruder
All-metal Hotend
Power Loss Recovery
Live View & Time-lapse

Unlock More Possibilities with P1S Combo

Unlock the multi-printing potential of the P1 series with the Automated Material System (AMS). You can also buy a P1S Combo (as a unit) instead of separately purchasing a P1S 3D printer and an AMS.

Bambu Lab X1-Carbon

X1-Carbon was the first 3D printer released by Bambu Lab. To solve some common issues often encountered by users of 3D printers, Bambu Lab designed the X1-Carbon. No more bed slingers; remove supports easily; monitor your progress remotely; and enjoy multi-color printing using a vast array of materials! It also has sensors that would allow you to print without worrying about the quality of your work. X1C also features an activated carbon filter that absorbs VOCs produced while printing!

Key Features:

Print Volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm³ (10 × 10 × 10 in³)
Eco-Friendly
Set up in 15 minutes
High-speed 3D printing with up to 20000 mm/s² acceleration
Bambu Micro Lidar - checks the nozzle height, calibrates the flow, and scans the first layer
Dual automated bed leveling
Active Vibration Compensation (XY)
Precise Layer Height (Z)
High Bandwidth Flow Control (E)
Activated Carbon Filter

Go Beyond Mono-colored 3D Printing with X1-Carbon Combo

X1-Carbon is the first 3D printer from Bambu Lab that offers the AMS. Like P1S, you can also purchase the X1-Carbon with the AMS as an X1-Carbon Combo.

Bambu Lab X1E

The Bambu Lab X1E is the perfect fit for professionals and engineering applications. It offers more features (compared to X1-Carbon) and can handle even more sensitive materials. In terms of air filters, it has G3 pre-filter grade, H12 HEPA filter grade, Coconut Shell Granulated Activated Carbon Filter, VOC Filtration, and Particulate Matter Filtration. It also has an active chamber heating for materials that require regulated temperature for optimal results.

Conclusion

Before purchasing a 3D printer, you must know its purpose, where you'll be using it, how frequently you'll use it, and what materials to use with your projects and 3D printers.

If you're in the Philippines, our specialists can help you find the most suitable 3D printer you need. Contact us through the form below or send us a message via email or through our social media pages for more details.

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Essential Guide to Bambu Lab 3D Printers

Your Essential Guide to Bambu Lab 3D Printers