Bambu Labs X-1 Carbon

The Bambu X1 Carbon is a high-performance filament [FDM] 3D printer designed for precision, speed, and ease of use, ideal for both professionals and beginner enthusiasts seeking top-quality prints. This advanced printer features a robust carbon frame that enhances stability, enabling fast printing speeds without sacrificing accuracy. Equipped with a multi-color AMS (Automatic Material System), the X1 Carbon allows seamless printing with multiple filaments in one job, opening doors to vibrant, detailed, multi-material projects. Its advanced CoreXY system and closed-loop control ensure precise layering, while the intelligent LiDAR-assisted bed leveling and nozzle detection minimize print failures and reduce setup time. With the Bambu X1 Carbon, users can bring even the most intricate 3D models to life with ease and reliability.

The Bambu X1 Carbon supports a wide range of materials, including PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, PA (Nylon), ASA, PC, and PVA, allowing users to tackle diverse projects from flexible to durable parts. Many of these materials are available in an array of colors, including specialty options like metallic, glow-in-the-dark, and multi-color blends. 

The printer is compatible with nozzle sizes of 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, and 0.8 mm, providing flexibility for different levels of detail and printing speed—SU's Bambu X1 Carbon is equipped with a 0.40 mm nozzle and uses 1.75mm filament.

Mandatory hands-on training is required before you can use the Bambu filament printer.

Walk-In Training - TBD

To Schedule Individual, Group or Class Training Sessions

please send an email to su-makerspaces@southwestern.edu

Easy Overview of Features and Capabilities!

Preparing Your Model for Printing

Install the Bambu Studio application on your laptop/computer [free] 

bambulab.com/download

Open your object file in Bambu Studio and make any needed adjustments for build size, supports, and so on. When all your adjustments are completed, save your object in Bambu Studio as an STL file type and copy the file to your Google Drive. In the 3D Print Studio, sign into the iMac next to the Bambu printer with your SU credentials, navigate to your Google Drive and download your STL to the iMac .

Your object(s) documents/files must be complete and ready to print at your scheduled print time.

Reservations are Required to Use the Bambu Labs X-1 Carbon Filament Printer

Reserve ALL the time slots you will be using the 3D filament printer - each slot is 30 minutes

Include 30 minutes advance preparation time AND 30 minutes post-processing time

3D Print Bambu Reservation Booking

ONLY SOUTHWESTERN ACCOUNTS will be accepted for reservations

Full Manual, Guide and Wiki:

Comprehensive Guide 

3D Filament Print Pricing

You will only be charged for the amount of material you use.

Filament • $0.25 per meter

 [Minimum charge is $1.00]

After your object has printed, please fill out the following form to enter the amount of filament used and other information

3D Printer Usage Information

If you are using Pirate BUC$, please visit the InfoDesk to complete payment.