{"id":257,"date":"2017-07-31T09:10:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T13:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/?page_id=257"},"modified":"2024-09-05T17:10:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T21:10:43","slug":"3d-printer-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/3d-printing\/3d-printer-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Bambu 3D Printer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"top\">Welcome to 3D printing at Mule Works. This guide will provide an in-depth overview with examples of all the steps required to print on the Bambu Labs 3D printers using Bambu Studio on one of the lab&#8217;s desktop computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#choose-model\">Choosing a model<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#print-setup\">Print setup<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#moving\">Moving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rotating\">Rotating<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#scaling\">Scaling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#loading\">Loading and unloading filament<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#printing\">Printing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#print-refinement\">Print refinement<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#print-presets\">Print Presets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#supports\">Supports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ams\">Multi-color printing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#resources\">Resources and further learning<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#blender\">Creating a model for 3D printing in Blender<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#advanced\">Overview of all advanced print and support settings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#materials\">Selecting a non-PLA material<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs and troubleshooting<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#no-start\">My print won&#8217;t start!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#spaghetti\">My print turned into plastic spaghetti!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose-model\">Choosing a model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\">MakerWorld<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thingiverse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printables.com\/\">Printables<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/cults3d.com\/en\">Cults 3D<\/a> to find an model online, or create your own using software such as Fusion 360, Blender, or Solidworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a model has been chosen, export or save it as a <strong>.stl<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, I will be using this model (3dbenchy.stl) from Printables, which can be downloaded as such:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1005\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-946\" style=\"width:547px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image.png 1005w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-768x191.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will mainly focus on using an online model, but more details on designing your own model in Blender can be found in the <a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a> section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"print-setup\">Print setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open up Bambu Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the file menu in the top left and hover over the <strong>Import<\/strong> option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Import 3MF\/STL\/STEP\/SVG\/OBJ\/AMF&#8230; <\/strong>then select your file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-1-1024x616.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-1-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-1-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-1-1536x924.png 1536w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-1.png 1773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-948\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-2.png 618w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-2-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Once your model has been imported, change the preset to <strong>Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 0.4 nozzle<\/strong> as seen below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, change the plate type to<strong> Textured <strong>PEI<\/strong> Plate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-4-1024x617.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-4-1024x617.png 1024w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-4-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-4-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-4-1536x925.png 1536w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-4.png 1770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-6.png 470w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-6-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>There are multiple filament materials to choose from in the lab, but the vast majority of prints are to be done in PLA. Ensure <strong>Bambu PLA Basic<\/strong> is selected under the filament section. If you wish to use a different type of filament, see the <a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a> section below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-15.png 423w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-15-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Next, ensure that the model fits the plate correctly. It should be smaller than the bed, relatively centered, and properly oriented on its base as seen above. Additionally, larger prints take significantly longer than smaller ones, so you may wish to make them smaller. This can be accomplished through <strong>transformations<\/strong>. There are three main transformations:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moving\">Moving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To move a model, simply click to select it, then drag it using the mouse or more precisely using the arrow keys. By pressing <strong>M<\/strong> on the keyboard or clicking the movement icon on the toolbar, exact coordinates can also be entered as seen under the toolbar on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-8-1024x615.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-8-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-8-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-8-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-8-1536x923.png 1536w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-8.png 1773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rotating\">Rotating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To rotate a model, select it with the mouse, then press the <strong>R<\/strong> key or click the rotation icon in the toolbar. The model can be rotated using the mouse by dragging the blue, red, and green disks around the model, or the exact degree of rotation in every axis can be entered using the box under the icon in the toolbar. In this example, the model is rotated 45 degrees along the Z axis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-9-1024x616.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-9-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-9-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-9-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-9-1536x924.png 1536w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-9.png 1773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scaling\">Scaling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To scale a model, select it with the mouse, then press <strong>S<\/strong> on the keyboard or click the scaling icon in the toolbar. The model can then be dragged by one of its corners to make it bigger or smaller. Alternatively, the size can be entered as a percentage of the original size or in millimeters in the box under the toolbar icon. Here, I have increased the model size to 120% of its original size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-11-1024x613.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-11-1024x613.png 1024w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-11-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-11-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-11-1536x919.png 1536w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-11.png 1773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Once you are satisfied with the placement, orientation, and size of the model, simply press the <strong>Slice plate<\/strong> option in the top right to get the model ready for printing. Please note that you will need to ask a student worker for assistance logging into the Mule Works Bambu account to connect to the printers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-13.png 722w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-13-300x78.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"loading\">Loading and unloading filament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the printer side, a spool of filament must be loaded. To do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Choose a spool in the desired color  and cut the end of the filament if it is bent, jagged, or tangled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, mount the spool and insert the filament as seen below. The filament should be pushed into the tube until there is no more space left to push.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Loading a filament (without AMS)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kh4ckFOj-bc?start=23&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Navigate to this menu on the printer (Adjustments -&gt; Filament) and tap the <strong>Load<\/strong> button to finish loading the filament.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-12-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-959\" style=\"width:716px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-12-edited.png 4032w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-12-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-12-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-12-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-12-edited-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-12-edited-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Often times, there will already be filament loaded into the printer. To unload a previously installed spool, follow the steps in reverse order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Press the <strong>Unload<\/strong> button as seen above first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull the filament all the way out of the printer before loading your filament.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"printing\">Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it is time to begin printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>Print Plate <\/strong>button in the top right of Bambu Studio, then choose an available printer. Each printer is labeled with its corresponding name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Send<\/strong> button to begin your print. Monitor the printer for at least 15 minutes to ensure there are no errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"73\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-16.png 537w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-16-300x41.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971\" style=\"width:282px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-17.png 513w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-17-210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Once your print is complete, pry it off the plate using a spudger and remove any extraneous filament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your print is complete, please unload your filament and place it back into storage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"print-refinement\">Print refinement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"print-presets\">Print Presets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The print preset determines the layer height and speed of the print. Typically, the <strong>0.20mm Standard <\/strong>preset will work well for the majority of prints. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print presets with lower heights than the standard preset will  result in a better finish with less visible lines, but take longer times to print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print presets with taller heights than the standard preset will  appear rougher with more lines, but take less time to print. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, presets have different qualities in place of <strong>Standard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strength<\/strong> aims to improve the durability of the print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fine<\/strong> results in a smoother surface and better details, but much lower speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Draft<\/strong> sacrifices print quality for speed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extra<\/strong> makes further tweaks in the direction of the quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimal<\/strong> attempts to strike the best balance of speed and higher quality than <strong>Standard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For further speed, layer, and strength tweaking, see the <a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a> section below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-25.png 395w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-25-300x262.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supports\">Supports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Supports<\/strong> are pieces of extra material that can be necessary to prop up parts of a print while it is printing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports should typically be used if there are any overhangs greater than 45 degrees, such as arches and parts that stick out of the model with nothing underneath them. This will often be mentioned on the download page of the model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bambu Studio has two main support types under the <strong>Support<\/strong> tab: <strong>normal(auto) <\/strong>and <strong>tree(auto)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically, <strong>tree(auto)<\/strong> should be used as it saves material and is easier to remove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only use <strong>normal(auto)<\/strong> if tree produces unsatisfactory results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For advanced support tweaking, see the <a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a> section below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-26.png 472w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-26-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ams\">Multi-color printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Bambu P1P<\/strong> supports multi-color printing via the <strong>AMS<\/strong> (Automatic Material System). This supports up to four different spools of filament at once. The print process is largely the same with some key differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>When setting up your model in Bambu Studio, select <strong>Bambu Lab P1P 0.4 Nozzle<\/strong> instead of the X1 Carbon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-18.png 448w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-18-300x275.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To print with more than one filament, click on the <strong>+<\/strong> icon in the filament section and add up to three other  filaments. The color of each filament can be adjusted by clicking on each filament&#8217;s respective numbered icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-21.png 940w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-21-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-21-768x355.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To load filament into the AMS, place the spools in their holders repeat the process below for each filament:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-975\" style=\"width:559px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-19.png 850w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-19-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-19-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Finally, when starting a print, use the dropdown menu to map each filament to the corresponding AMS slots:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-24.png 456w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/muleworks\/files\/2024\/07\/image-24-193x300.png 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources\">Resources and further learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blender\">Creating a model for 3D printing in Blender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>This is just a quick summary, but you may view the creator&#8217;s playlist for a complete, in-depth tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0IPILHZGvsg\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0IPILHZGvsg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advanced\">Overview of all advanced print and support settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>This is a deep dive of every single advanced setting available in Bambu Studio: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=Vp51hgBL4NM\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=Vp51hgBL4NM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials\">Selecting a non-PLA material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The lab will typically offer PLA, PETG, and TPU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is often no reason to select anything other than PLA unless there is a specific goal in mind in regards to durability or softness. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PETG is better suited for load bearing applications, while TPU is used for prints that must be softer than PLA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presets for these are available in Bambu Studio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When loading a non-PLA material, the material must be changed both in Bambu Studio and on the printer itself under the filament menu when loading the spool, as shown earlier in the guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQs and troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"no-start\">My print won&#8217;t start!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure the printer doesn&#8217;t have anything on the bed already. If there is something present on the bed, remove it before proceeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the model exported in the first section was a <strong>.stl<\/strong> file and <em>not<\/em> <strong>.gcode<\/strong> or other file format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The printer should say &#8220;Ready to Print&#8221; on its home page. If it reports an error, send the code to <a href=\"mailto:muleworks@colby.edu\">muleworks@colby.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spaghetti\">My print turned into plastic spaghetti!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Occasionally, the printers may have an error during printing that causes misalignment, and therefore the print failing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often, simply cleaning the bed and restarting the print will fix this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also worth double checking your support settings to ensure there are no overhangs that may have drooped or fallen off, resulting in failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes, the filament can also be at fault. Try swapping out the spool for a newer one if the same spool has a high failure rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 3D printing at Mule Works. This guide will provide an in-depth overview with examples of all the steps required to print on the Bambu Labs 3D printers using Bambu Studio on one of the lab&#8217;s desktop computers. 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