Howto: Bambu P1S

Introduction

This is intended to be an easy to follow guide to help people with P1S basics.

More detailed information is contained in the Bambu Lab maintained pages here:

https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/p1

Switch it On

The P1S is not an induction machine.

The on switch is on the back right at the bottom of the machine

Check build plate positon

This is essential before you begin printing.

I have found many times that what I though was a well placed build plate (because you cannot easily see inside) is actually sitting on the plastic guides at the back.

The back of the build plate must be between the plastic tabs.

Check with your finger that the plate is not sitting on top of either of the tabs.

Ensure the back of the build plate is between these plastic tabs

Correctly seated build plate in relation to the plastic guide

The plate is not seated correctly and will probably result in the print head hitting and damaging the plate and head Check with your finger that the plate is not sitting on top of either of the tabs.

The plate is not seated correctly and is sitting on top of the tiny plastic guide

Check build plate is Clean

Please check the print plate is clean before you start. Dust, grease and previous users plastic detritus will all hinder your efforts to get a good print.

Sometimes first layers dont seem to want to "stick" to the build plate, this is usually due to grease/dirt from fingers previously touching the build plate. To try and remedy this - using a little washing up liquid and water (not Soap) - wash the plate - rinse with clean water and dry the plate with a paper towel. This tends to solve 99% of bed adhesion issues. There is a sink in the BLUE ROOM next door.

3D Print Area Tools

There are various tools available in the 3D print area for snipping filament, helping remove prints from the bed and maintaining the printers. Please use the correct tool for the job and if tools are missing let the Team:3D_Printing know.

There are various tools available in the 3D print area for snipping filament, helping remove prints from the bed and maintaining the printers.

Finished Printing

Finished prints will be (slightly) stuck to the print bed. To remove them lift the print bed off the printer and set it aside to cool for a few minutes. The print bed is flexible. Once cool a gentle flexing of the bed is often enough to detach the print. Small pieces can sometimes remain stuck and be difficult to grip to release. If this is the case then the plastic scrapers can be used to help pry the parts from the bed. NEVER use metal tools to do this.