{"id":3542,"date":"2025-01-07T18:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T23:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/?p=3542"},"modified":"2026-02-11T18:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:07:43","slug":"bambu-printers-3d-printing-checklist-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/bambu-printers-3d-printing-checklist-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bambu Printers: 3D Printing Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Step 1: Setup Bambu Studio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. First, Install<\/a> Bambu Studio on your laptop, or use one of the DME desktop computers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select your region<\/strong>: North America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Printer setup:<\/strong>\n
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    1. Deselect all printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Depending on the printer that you will be using at the DME, select Bambu A1<\/strong> with a 0.40mm nozzle<\/strong> (the vast majority of DME 3D printer bookings –or<\/em>– Bambu X1 Carbon with a 0.40mm nozzle (specialty printer, approval required).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Filament selection:<\/strong>\n
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      1. Deselect all filaments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Bambu PETG Basic, Bambu PETG-CF, and Generic PLA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Final steps:<\/strong>\n
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        1. Deselect the “Install Network Plugin” option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click “Finish” to complete the setup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 2: Prepare your file for 3D printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Start by find or creating a 3D model file (.stl, .3mf) that you will 3D print. If you won\u2019t be creating an original design, you can download 3D models from repositories such as Printables<\/a>, Thingiverse<\/a>, or Makerworld<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Check printer settings:<\/strong>\n
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            1. Ensure that your printer model, print bed, and filament settings match the printer you are using in Bambu Studio.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Import your mesh file:<\/strong>\n
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              1. Import the desired mesh file (.stl or .3mf) into the software.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Use object modification tools:<\/strong>\n
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                1. The basic tools like Auto Orient, Arrange All Objects, Move, Rotate, Scale, and Lay on Face enable you to perform common tasks (E.g., like orienting your model for efficient printing).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. For this example, use the “Lay on Face” command to orient the model correctly based on the face you choose. (See below in the SLC Model)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Add supports <\/strong>\n
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                  1. Support are crucial to prevent print failures as seen below. At the DME, we recommend using organic supports<\/strong> whenever possible (these are found under “Support” >  \u201cType\u201d > “Tree”).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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