To ensure successful prints with Bambu Lab 3D printers, we have prepared recommendations for selecting the appropriate filaments based on different nozzles and build plates. Additionally, we provide printing and storage settings for various materials.
Refer to the table below to set up your printer parameters according to the type of filament and nozzle.
1. Printer. ABS, ASA, PC, PA, and their CF/GF reinforced materials, such as ABS-GF, PC-CF, PA-CF/GF, PA6-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF and other filaments need to be printed at higher heatbed temperature and chamber temperature to suppress model warping, shedding and ensure high enough interlayer (Z-bonding) strength, so when using them to print models, especially models with large size and high filling density, it is recommended to use a enclosed printer , such as Bambu X1, X1C, P1S, etc, and it is not recommended to use open-frame printers, such as unsealed Bambu P1P, Bambu A1 mini, Bambu A1, etc. PLA, PETG, TPU, and their CF/GF reinforced materials, such as PLA-CF/GF, PETG-CF/GF and other filaments are not easy to warp during printing, so they can be printed with open - frame and enclosed printers. Among them, for PETG and PETG-CF/GF, in order to avoid the low ambient temperature causing the low interlayer strength of the model, it is more recommended to use a enclosed printer.
2. Nozzle. When printing carbon fiber or glass fiber-reinforced materials or particles infilled materials, like PLA-CF/GF, PETG-CF/GF, ABS-CF/GF, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, PET-CF/GF, PLA Marble, PLA Sparkle, PLA Glow and so on, do not use a 0.2 mm nozzle, otherwise the probability of clogging will be very high; and not recommended using a stainless steel or brass nozzle whose hardness is not high enough, otherwise the nozzle will be worn obviously soon. When the diameter is increased from 0.4 mm to 0.6 mm and then to 0.8 mm, the printing fineness decreases, but the clogging probability also decreases in order. So, the 0.6 mm nozzle is recommended as the first choice for these materials, and the 0.4 mm nozzle is the second choice (the recommended layer height is between 0.15 and 0.3 mm, and lower speeds are recommended). However, as for some specially designed Bambu filaments, such as Bambu PLA-CF, Bambu PETG-CF, Bambu PLA Marble, Bambu PLA Sparkle, Bambu PLA Glow, and etc., the 0.4 mm nozzle is still highly recommended as the first choice to obtain better qualities.
Before using these materials, it is recommended to set the nozzle temperature to 280 °C, and then use an Allen key and a needle to clean the inside to reduce the risk of clogging during the printing process. Do the same if the nozzle gets clogged during printing, and ensure the inside is clean before the next printing. If the nozzle is clogged, please refer to Nozzle clogs | Bambu Lab Wiki to clean it.
3. AMS & AMS lite. Please note that AMS and AMS lite do not support too soft, too brittle, or too hard and rough filaments. Too soft filaments include TPU 95A, TPU 85A, TPU 83A, TPU 80A, damp PVA or BVOH, etc., which are difficult to pass through the AMS / AMS lite channel and can easily cause loading and unloading failures, clogging, and other issues. Some brands of PET-CF, PLA Wood, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, and other filaments are too brittle and prone to break in the AMS / AMS lite channel. Some brands of PET-CF, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF/GF, PLA-CF/GF, and other filaments are too hard and rough, which can easily damage the AMS / AMS lite channel. Besides, AMS has transmission gear which can work together with the extruder gear to make sure some rough and / or soft filaments can be loaded and unloaded successfully despite the greater resistance, but the AMS lite does not, so some certain kinds of filaments like PLA Glow (Glow-in-the-dark), PETG-CF, PLA LW (low weight), PLA Wood and etc. can be compatible with AMS but may not be compatible with AMS lite.
Note: Before using the engineering materials, the filament needs to be dried.
Printing Tips for Engineering materials like ABS, ABS-GF, ASA, PC, PA, PVA,TPU, PA-CF/GF, PAHT-CF, PET-CF, PPA-CF, PPS-CF, etc. | Bambu Lab Wiki，Filament Drying Recommendations | Bambu Lab Wiki
| Filament |
Open-frame printer P1P、A1、A1 mini、etc |
Enclosed printer X1，X1C，X1E，P1S、etc |
0.2 mm Nozzle |
0.4 mm Nozzle | 0.6 mm Nozzle | 0.8 mm Nozzle | Is it necessary to use hardened steel nozzles? (There are common materials for nozzles such as hardened steel, stainless steel and brass.) |
Nozzle temperature /℃ ( ±10 °C) |
AMS / AMS lite Compatibility* |
| PLA* | Available | Unavailable | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 190 - 240 | Available |
| Wood / Rock / Metal-filled PLA | Available | Available | Unavailable | Available | Available | Available | Metal-filled PLA Required | 190 - 240 |
Available (Except for filament that are too brittle, rough or soft) |
| PLA-CF/GF | Available | Available | Unavailable | Bambu PLA-CF：Recommended | Available | Available | Required | 210 - 240 | Bambu PLA-CF：Available |
| PLA （Glow-in-the-dark） | Available | Available | Unavailable | Bambu PLA Glow：Recommended | Available | Available | Required | 210 - 240 |
AMS：Available AMS lite：Not Recommended |
|
PVA、BVOH （Dry） |
Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 190 - 240 | Available |
|
Support W、Support for PLA、 Support for PLA/PETG |
Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 190 - 240 | Available |
| PETG | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 240 - 270 | Available |
| PETG HF | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 230 - 260 | Available |
| PETG-CF | Available | Recommended | Unavailable | Bambu PETG-CF：Recommended | Available | Available | Required | 240 - 270 |
AMS：Available AMS lite：Not Recommended |
| TPU | Available | Available | Not Recommended | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 200 - 250 | Unavailable |
| ABS | Not Recommended | Recommended | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 240 - 280 |
AMS：Available AMS lite：Not Recommended |
| ABS-GF | Not Recommended | Recommended | Unavailable | Available | Available | Available | Required | 240 - 280 |
AMS：Available AMS lite：Not Recommended |
| ASA | Not Recommended | Recommended | Available | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 240 - 280 | Available |
| PC | Not Recommended | Recommended | Not Recommended | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 260 - 290 | Available |
| PA | Not Recommended | Recommended | Unavailable | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 260 - 290 | Available |
|
PA-CF/GF PA6-CF/GF PAHT-CF/GF |
Not Recommended | Recommended | Unavailable | Available | Recommended | Available | Required | 260 - 300 | Bambu PA-CF、PAHT-CF Available |
| PET-CF/GF | Not Recommended | Recommended | Unavailable | Available | Recommended | Available | Required | 260 - 300 | Unavailable |
| Support for PA/PET | Not Recommended | Recommended | Unavailable | Available | Recommended | Available | Required | 260 - 300 | Available |
|
PPA-CF/GF |
Not Recommended | Recommended | Unavailable | Available | Recommended | Available | Required | 285 - 320 | Unavailable |
|
PPS |
Not Recommended | Recommended | Unavailable | Available | Available | Available | Not Required | 285 - 330 | Available |
|
PPS-CF/GF |
Not Recommended | X1E Available | Unavailable | Available | Recommended | Available | Required | 310 - 340 | Unavailable |
.* Please note that it only explains the filament compatibility with AMS / AMS lite from the perspective of filament loading and unloading. In actual use, the compatibility between the printers and the filaments must also be considered.
*The PLA here refers to normal PLA, that is, PLA that does not contain carbon fiber (CF), glass fiber (GF) or other metal, inorganic non-metal fillers with high hardness and big particle size, , including PLA Basic, PLA Matte , PLA Tough, PLA Metal, PLA Silk, PLA Aero, PLA Dynamic, etc., excluding PLA-CF, PLA-GF, PLA Sparkle, PLA Marble, etc.
Glue Stick or Liquid Glue is recommended for better adhesion and easier removal on the build plate panel. It can also better protect the printing surface, especially when using the Bambu Engineering Plate. The following are the recommended bed temperatures of different filaments & glue combinations.
|
Material |
Glue Stick |
Liquid Glue |
|
PLA / PLA-CF |
35 - 65 °C |
35 - 65 °C |
|
PETG / PETG-CF / PETG HF |
60 - 80 °C |
60 - 80 °C |
|
ABS |
90 - 100 °C |
90 - 100 °C |
|
ASA |
90 - 100 °C |
90 - 100 °C |
|
TPU |
30 - 45 °C |
30 - 45 °C |
|
PET-CF/GF |
80 - 100 °C |
80 - 100 °C |
|
PC |
100 - 120 °C |
Not Recommended |
|
PA / PA-CF/GF / PAHT-CF/GF |
90 - 110 °C |
Not Recommended |
| Material | Bambu Cool Plate / PLA Plate | Bambu Engineering Plate | Bambu Smooth PEI / High-Temperature Plate | Bambu Textured PEI Plate | Upper Glass Cover Plate Removal? |
| PLA | 35 - 45 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| Wood / Rock / Metal-filled PLA | 35 - 45 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| PLA-CF | 45 - 65 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| PVA | 35 - 45 ℃ | Not recommended | 45 - 65 ℃ | 45 - 65 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| TPU | Not recommended | 30 - 35 ℃ | 35 - 45 ℃ | 35 - 45 ℃ | If bed > 45 ℃, Recommended |
| PETG / PETG HF | Not recommended | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | If bed > 70 ℃, Recommended |
| PETG-CF | Not recommended | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | 60 - 80 ℃ | If bed > 70 ℃, Recommended |
| ABS | Not recommended | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | NO |
| ASA | Not recommended | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | 90 - 100 ℃ | NO |
| PC | Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
| PA | Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
|
PA-CF/GF, PA6-CF/GF PAHT-CF/GF |
Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
| PET-CF/GF | Not recommended | 80 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
| PPA-CF/GF | Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
| PPS | Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
| PPS-CF/GF | Not recommended | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | 100 - 120 ℃ | NO |
Considerations:
1. The matchings between the materials and the heat bed plates are selected based on the characteristics of each material and the plate, but the user can choose the printing combination independently;
2. In Bambu Studio, if the temperature of a heatbed in the material preset is set to 0 ℃, the software will prompt that the material is incompatible with slicing. Only when the bed temperature is manually changed to the desired setting (a non-zero value), will the prompt disappear, and the slicing operation will be performed according to the setting.
3. Variations in the color and luster of the Engineering Plate appearance and the deletion of exposed metal areas are just minor adjustments to optimize the production process and surface quality. If the coating remains on the nozzle when it is wiped, it will be heated and melted before printing the model and squeezed out. Such changes do not affect leveling, Lidar, adhesion, or range of use. You can purchase with confidence!
4. The parameter settings for the Bambu Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate apply to the Golden Bambu Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate and the Black Bambu Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate.
The state of the filaments has a crucial impact on the printing quality, especially for some filaments that are sensitive to moixture. Every kind of filament has a tendency to absorb moisture from the air, resulting in getting damp. During the printing process, this moisture can rapidly vaporize when the filament is heated to high temperatures within the nozzle. As a consequence, the melt filament gets expansion, increased fluidity, and air holes in it. This can result in various issues during printing, such as stringing, lack of material, holes, rough surfaces, and reduced strength. The more moisture the filament has absorb ( higher humidity in the environment and longer exposure time), the worse those issues tend to be.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to dry the filament and protect it with desiccant before printing the models, especially for those models that require a high level of appearance. If you are unsure whether the filament is dry enough, please dry it before printing, and then seal it with desiccant to protect it during use. To know more about filament drying and protecting, please visit: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/filament-acc/filament/dry-filament
Material specifications may also help you choose suitable printing materials according to your application. For example, PLA is not recommended for a print used in a environment where is about 50 ℃ or higher, as it may start to degrade and soften slowly. PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, and PA-CF/GF、PET-CF/GF might be better choices for higher-temperature applications.
|
Material |
Drying Requirement before Use |
Drying Condiction ( Blast Drying Oven ) |
Requirement of Protecting Filament with Desiccant during Use |
Heat Deflection Temperature Level |
Impact Resistance |
Tensile Strength |
|
PLA |
Recommended |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
Optional |
⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
Wood/Rock/Metal-filled PLA |
Recommended |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
Optional |
⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PLA-CF |
Recommended |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
Optional |
⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PVA |
Required |
55 ℃ for 8 h |
Required |
⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ |
|
PETG |
Recommended |
70 ℃ for 8 h |
Optional |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
|
PETG HF |
Required |
65 ℃ for 8 h |
Required |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
|
PETG-CF |
Recommended |
70 ℃ for 8 h |
Optional |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
ABS |
Recommended |
80 ℃ for 8 h |
Optional |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
ASA |
Recommended |
80 ℃ for 8 h |
Optional |
⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PC |
Required |
80 ℃ for 8 h |
Required |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PA |
Required |
80 ℃ for 8 - 12 h |
Required |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PA-CF/GF PAHT-CF/GF |
Required |
80 ℃ for 8 - 12 h |
Required |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
PET-CF/GF |
Required |
80 ℃ for 8 - 12 h |
Required |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
|
TPU |
Required |
70 ℃ for 8 h |
Required |
⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ |