Congratulations on your brand new Bambu A1 or A1 Combo 3D printer. To help you make the most of your new printer, we've put together a guide that will make set up and use easier than ever before.
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Bambu Lab A1 Combo FAQ
Bambu Lab A1 Combo - Printer
What do I do if my print isn’t sticking to the build plate?
If you're having trouble with bed adhesion, try cleaning your build plate with dish soap and a microfiber cloth to remove oils or residue. Rinse thoroughly, let it dry, and try printing again.
Why are my prints are failing or printing incorrectly?
Print quality issues like blobbing or stringing can result from using the wrong filament profile. Ensure the correct filament type is selected in Bambu Studio. Filament absorbs moisture from the air, so drying your filament in a filament dryer can help as well.
A piece of filament is broken in the tubing - what do I do?
Filament can become brittle as it ages, especially if it absorbs moisture from the air. If the filament breaks in the tubing, you can remove the tube by pressing down on the tube connector and then pulling out the tube. You can then remove the stuck filament.
Why is my printer not able to connect to a network?
Your 3D printer can only connect to a 2.4GHz network. Ensure a strong signal at the printer's location and verify that your modem or Wi-Fi router is broadcasting on 2.4GHz. You may need to configure your wireless access point to broadcast separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
Why won't my Bambu A1 connect to my phone after scanning the QR Code?
Verify that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone and that the Bambu Handy app has location permissions if you are using an Android phone. To manually bind your printer, use the pin code found in the on-screen menus after connecting to Wi-Fi. Navigate to Settings > Account to retrieve the pin code, then enter it in the Devices tab in Bambu Studio.
Why am I unable to home or level the printer?
Double check to make sure that there is not any filament stuck to the printer nozzle, if there is you can use side cutters or pliers to remove this stuck filament. Confirm that the build plate is fully aligned to the heat bed.
Why is my A1 Combo not extruding any filament?
Ensure your filament spool is not tangled. Verify the correct filament profile is set and that the nozzle temperature matches the filament's printing temperature. Check the nozzle and extruder for clogs.
How can I fix an A1 Combo that is showing an HMS error code?
You can search for the HMS error code on the Bambu Lab wiki, this will provide more details about the error and provide steps to troubleshoot the error. If you run into further trouble, you can contact Remote Technical Support and we’ll be glad to help!
Bambu Lab A1 Combo - AMS Lite
Why am I unable to select filament from the AMS?
If you cannot select a filament loaded into your AMS when printing from Bambu Studio or the on-screen menu, verify that the filament type and color are set for each slot of your AMS Lite. On the printer screen, go to the filament page, tap a slot, and select 'Edit.' You can also adjust filament slot settings in the Devices page in Bambu Studio.
Why isn't the AMS lite isn’t feeding the filament to the A1 Combo printer?
This issue might happen if your filament spool is tangled or if there's broken filament in the tubing. Check the spool for tangles or try a different spool to see if that helps. If there's broken filament in the tubing, remove the tubing and pull out the filament. Also, make sure your filament is compatible with the AMS Lite. Flexible filaments like TPU or abrasive filaments can cause binding and extra wear.
Why is it difficult to load filament into the AMS lite feed funnel?
To make it easier to feed filament into the AMS lite, cut the filament at a roughly-45-degree angle using side cutters. You can then press the button on the side of the feeder unit and push the filament in. Once it has been fed far enough, the AMS lite will automatically feed the filament the rest of the way through.
Confirm that there are not any sharp bends or pinches in the tubing. This adds resistance preventing the filament from feeding through.
I am unable to print from the AMS lite because the printer thinks there’s filament loaded in the external spool
Double check to make sure that the external spool filament has been unloaded. If the filament is unloaded disconnect the PTFE tubing from the filament hub on the printer and remove any broken filament if there is any.
