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Description
Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer
The Bambu Lab A1 brings Bambu's full-auto calibration, 500 mm/s speed and whisper-quiet motors to an open-frame 256mm printer at an entry-level price. Nothing needs tuning by hand: bed levelling, Z-offset, resonance and flow are all measured by the printer itself, so first-layer problems and ringing are handled before you press print. This is the printer-only version – add an AMS Lite later or choose the A1 Combo for four-colour printing out of the box.
Key Features
- Full-auto calibration – bed levelling, Z-offset, vibration resonance and nozzle pressure, no manual tuning
- Active flow rate compensation for smooth surfaces and sharp corners
- 500 mm/s print speed with 10,000 mm/s² acceleration
- One-clip quick-swap hotend – change nozzle sizes in seconds
- 49 dB whisper-quiet operation with active motor noise cancelling
- 3.5-inch touchscreen, low-frame-rate 1080p camera for timelapses, one-click printing from MakerWorld
Who It's For
- First-time printers who want results without a learning curve
- Makers who need a 256mm bed – helmets, cosplay, large single-piece props
- Classrooms and shared spaces where 49 dB operation matters
- Anyone who plans to add multi-colour printing later with the AMS Lite
Specifications
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Max print speed | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C (stainless steel 0.4mm nozzle included) |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C |
| Max volumetric flow | 28 mm³/s |
| Frame | Open-frame bed-slinger (no enclosure) |
| Display | 3.5-inch touchscreen |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bambu Handy app, Bambu Studio, microSD |
| Noise | 49 dB |
| Ideal filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA (ABS/ASA not recommended on an open frame) |
| Dimensions / weight | 385 × 410 × 430 mm, 8.3 kg |
| Power | 100–240 V AC, 1300 W max |
What's in the Box
- Bambu Lab A1 3D printer with textured PEI plate
- Spool holder, purge wiper, PTFE tube, 20 g filament samples
- Allen keys, scraper, lubricants, 32 GB microSD (pre-installed)
FAQ
Can I add multi-colour later?
Yes. The A1 accepts one AMS Lite (4 colours), or an AMS / AMS 2 Pro / AMS HT via the AMS Hub – A1 Series (SA013).
Which nozzles fit?
A1 Series quick-swap hotends in 0.2mm stainless and 0.4/0.6/0.8mm hardened steel. Use hardened steel for carbon- or glass-fibre filaments.
Should I enclose it?
Bambu doesn't recommend enclosing the A1. For ABS, ASA, PC or PA choose an enclosed printer such as the P2S.
Australian stock, Australian support. Genuine Bambu Lab product shipped from our Melbourne warehouse, with local warranty support from 3D META.