Please note that the protective film, foam, and cardboard may differ from what is shown in the unboxing video. For example, the newly shipped A1 has removed the cardboard around the tool head. Please refer to the machine you actually received for accurate information.
Also, please be aware that the protective film on the surface of the heatbed has been removed. We have discontinued the use of protective film on the heat bed for two reasons: 1. User feedback indicated difficulty in removing the film. 2. Some users forgot to remove the film.
Please do not support the X-axis by hand when removing the printer gantry. Instead, grasp the Z-axis bracket with your hand.
When removing the printer base, please do not hold the heated bed by hand. Instead, lift the entire plastic base.
The packaging box includes the following items: A1 printer base housing, A1 printer frame, A1 printer base housing screws (ST3-23 screws for the base), AMS lite body, AMS lite Stand and installation screws (BT3-6 screws for the AMS stand), AMS lite rotary spool holder, Bambu Filament Swatches, Purge Wiper and its screws(M3-12 screws for the purge wiper), Spool Holder, PTFE tubes (4 in total, two longer and two shorter, for AMS lite), PTFE tube (1 for external spool holder), Textured PEI Plate, Sample Filament, Unclogging Pin Tool, Allen keys (H2 and H1.5), Heatbed Nozzle Wiper, Cable Organizer, Bambu Scraper Blade and it screws, Spare Filament Cutter, and Lubricant Grease, Lubricant Oil, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Leaflet, Disclaimer, and safety guidelines.
In the latest packaging, the items in the accessory box are now placed in transparent plastic bags.
The labels in the highlighted areas come in both green and red colors. The batches with red labels have the screws additionally secured with glue. Multiple batches are being shipped concurrently, so please refer to the actual batch you receive.
On the new A1 printers, there will be two versions of a stopper near the heatbed cable.
If your printer has stoppers on the Z-axis, remove the screws to remove them.
The packaging methods of machines shipped at different time periods may vary slightly, and some of the printers require removing the protective film on the heatbed surface. Please refer to the labeling on the bed surface to determine whether the film should be removed.
The yellow rotary spool holders have a hexagonal clip inside, making aligning with the locking position relatively easier. The green rotary spool holders are rectangular, so it is recommended to align them roughly with the hole before insertion, then move them parallelly with slight adjustments to ensure alignment with the locking position.
Insert two shorter PTFE tubes into ports 1 and 2. Insert two longer PTFE tubes into ports 3 and 4.
Friendly reminder: Ensure proper placement of the silicone organizer on the PTFE tubes of the AMS lite to avoid excessive feeding resistance and potential error.
The optimal position for the organizer is to align the edge of the hub with the lower edge of the beam once it comes into contact with the hot end and heatbed. This is because, at this position, the likelihood of the Type-C interfering with the Z-axis column is minimized, thus avoiding any disruption to the Type-C connection.
Please leave a safe amount of space for heatbed movement. (as shown in the diagram)
Plug the AMS lite 4-pin connector into the port on the A1 mini. (either one); Ensure that the 4-pin cable is inserted correctly and aligned with the direction of the protection clip.
Make sure the build plate is installed and cleaned. After powering on the printer, follow the prompts on the screen to complete the initialization and calibration of the printer.
If you skipped the network process and Bambu Handy binding steps during the unboxing process, you can still connect and bind the printer to Bambu Handy in the settings page after the printer calibration is completed.
If you want to use an external spool, you can refer to the following steps to install the spool holder, PTFE tube, and filament spool.
If you are exclusively using the AMS lite for printing, you can choose whether to install the spool holder.
Screw the support shaft into the main body of the spool holder.
Installing the bracket in the middle right of the beam, close to the right side beam, is recommended.
The optimal position for the organizer is to align the edge of the hub with the lower edge of the beam once it comes into contact with the hot end and heatbed. This is because, at this position, the likelihood of the Type-C interfering with the Z-axis column is minimized, thus avoiding any disruption to the Type-C connection.
Hang the filament spool on the filament spool holder and then feed the filament into the PTFE tube.
Due to limited space, please refer to the "A1 mini First Print Guide" for the tutorial on the first print.
We hope the detailed guide provided has been helpful and informative.
To ensure a safe and effective execution, if you have any concerns or questions about the process described in this article, we recommend submitting a Technical ticket regarding your issue. Please include a picture or video illustrating the problem, as well as any additional information related to your inquiry.