10 Bambu Lab Maintenance Steps You MUST Do!

[@greghumphreys1619]

You've produced several videos on the Bambu Lab printer that have been useful to me, and I just wanted to say thanks.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I'm glad the videos help!

[@jraiello]

A few suggestions, do the cleaning of fans and extruder before other maintenance. This will avoid getting crap on your newely cleaned and lubricated z rods, camera, fiber rods, etc. just makes sense, rough messy stuff always first. Appreciate your video, just reorient the sequence of steps.

[@DoRC]

Is spraying a solvent on the rails and then running the linear bearings on them over that cleaner really a good idea? I feel like that's a great way to take whatever's on the rails and put it in the bearings.

[@link6032]

Definitely DO NOT spray IPA or any other cleaning agent onto the rods, spray onto a cloth and then wipe. Spraying in the enclosure results in covering the belts (rubber and alcohol don't mix, will dry out and crack), covering the linear Y rods and removing all the grease from inside which you can't repack, spraying onto the rods is terrible advice unfortunately. Follow Bambu's maintenance guides to prevent damaging your machine. Also probably best not to use oil on the lead screws, oil can run down the screw and into the stepper motor below (very bad), again there is a reason why Bambu specify grease and not oil 😵‍💫

[@MarinusMakesStuff]

Yeah, there's a lot of bad advice in this video. Clearly not made by someone who knows how it's supposed to be done. Also... using compressed air to clean a machine? Really not done. This will only blow dirt into the small crevices, making the risk of jams bigger.

[@bilbobagend8155]

To be fair, the official rod cleaning video published by Bambu Lab's youtube channel had them spraying alcohol on the rods. Not that I'd ever think or want to pour isopropyl into a spray bottle.

[@joeyhouben3270]

A paper towel? why not a micro fibre cloth..? also why lubricate only one off the rods and not all? I got more questions then answers....

[@trigga31]

@@joeyhouben3270I think he was just using the one screw for an example. I’m with u on using the microfiber towel

[@TonyShuai]

Please do not pretend to know everything but know nothing, the oil will destroy the motor? That is the biggest joke I have ever heard. 😂😂😂😂

[@UncleJessy]

Ohhhh man I needed this video

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Right! I keep seeing it pop up in the groups, so I thought I would make a quick video. Thanks for watching!!

[@Watch4Me]

Fabulous video for new owners. I'm 90 days in and am going to check every one of the 10 suggested items.

[@jesniels]

To the point, no BS'ing around.. Love the video, including the embedded humor :) I would also look at the fans, as they can collect dust.. Note: unplug if you want to use air cleaning, I learned that the hard way when a driver transistor on the mainboard fried.. Just wipe the blades down, he he :D

[@jasonconstant455]

Thanks!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thank you so much!

[@Engineerboy100]

Good job on the video. I will not be using paper towels though, I will be using microfiber towels. Thank you for posting this video. I just got my first printer 3 days ago and I'm trying to learn all I can. I got the X1 Carbon and so far I absolutely love it.

[@Cheddarsharp]

I just got mine in yesterday and waiting to set up this weekend. Saving this bad boy for monthy maintenance. Thank you so much for providing this for use newer to 3d printing people! Also all these x1 videos makes this the easiest subcribe of my life

[@omnitravis]

I really like the gta death effects when you miss bolts and things, its great. Thanks for all the info.

[@michaelm4946]

After a month of printing on my XC1 Carbon, I was looking into doing PM on it. This video is spot on for what I was looking for. I appreciate you being awesome.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Great to hear Michael! I'm glad it helps!!

[@kyleirelandtech]

CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro - 10 Maintenance Tips 0:14 Note - Bambu Lab Printer Compatibility 0:35 Removing AMS 0:51 Removing Top Glass 0:57 Cleaning Rods / Belt Tension / Error 1:09 Turn it OFF! 1:18 2mm Wrench - Loosen Four Screws 1:30 Isopropyl The Rods / Moving Head 1:41 Wipe until Dry / Paper is clear 1:59 Moving Gantry - Front to Back 2:08 2mm Wrench - Tighten Four Screws 2:19 Turn it ON! - Self Test Button 2:31 Very Important Steps Completed 2:40 Cleaning / Lubricating Z Lead Screws 2:55 Keep it ON! 3:03 Move Bed to Bottom of Printer 3:13 Lead Screws Cleaning / Isopropyl Thin Coat 3:39 Applying Synthetic PTFE Oil 3:46 Small Drops goes a long way! 3:53 Homing to spread Oil 4:03 Applying Oil to lower Lead Screw 4:15 Cleaned and Lubrication Completed 4:21 Recommended Lubricants 4:31 Quick Message - Thank You! 5:03 Extruder Cleanup 5:12 Lift Off Front Cover / Compressed Air 5:23 Optionally Remove Extruder and Clean 5:41 Cleaning the Fans - Important! 5:56 Compressed Air - While OFF! 6:16 X1 Carbon - Cleaning Lidar Lense 6:40 Cue Tip and Isopropyl - Lidar Lense 6:48 Gently Cleaning Lidar Lense 6:53 Lidar Lense Cleaned! 7:03 Cleaning Camera - Cue Tip 7:19 Gently Cleaning Camera 7:34 Camera Cleaning Notes 7:42 Checking Filament Cutter 7:50 Filament Cutter Replacement Frequency 8:18 Remove Hot End Cover 8:20 1.5mm Hex or Allen Wrench - Cutter Arm 8:58 Nozzle Wiper 9:20 2mm Wrench - Change Nozzle Wiper 9:48 Note on supplied Cutters and Wipers 9:58 X1 Carbon - Check Carbon Air Filter 10:14 Changing Carbon Air Filter 10:47 Changing Desiccant 11:23 Optionally Cleaning Dust AMS 11:34 Closing it up! 11:43 Maintenance Completed!

[@radish6691]

Thanks! He’s at the edge of tech, hasn’t quite made it to “tech” 😂

[@legocircus]

Thank you so much, @kyleirelandtech!

[@Martial-Mat]

Nice one, cheers.

[@allansteffensen5646]

Good video..but quit using regular paper towel!! That is leaving fibres behind. Use Blue shop towels or a microfiber cloth instead. Otherwise you are just adding to the problem of leaving bits behind on your rods and lead screws

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Great advice! I used it because that is what most people have laying around. But if you look at the description, I linked the blue shop shop towels! :)

[@MistrWeh]

Careful with these microfibre stuff, might scratch glass or the coatings on the glass. Consider buying some optical wipes for this purpose

[@KnodsilMemeMaker]

Thx for the guide. I have the X1 Carbon printer for a year at this point and have been casually using it. Truth be told I havent thought about actually maintaining it, but I am going to order the items you used and give my printer the care it deserves.

[@Dodgyasdf]

Your instructions about loosening the 4 bolts on the belt tensioners caused me 2 hours of issues and troubleshooting. I don't think those should be loosed unless you specifically need to loosen them. It caused a bad noise where the belt got stuck towards one end of the pulley and rubbed. What you demonstrated did not do anything to help the issue and I had to find other videos to figure it out.

[@harrymorris613]

Thank you for the video! What are the 4 bolts that you loosen at the beginning of the video, and what purpose does it serve to loosen and the retighten them? thanks!

[@ktakeshi17]

Belt tension readjustment.

[@SuperFABRICATOR]

Very useful and helpful video. Just received my X1 Carbon and so far aIready have about 100 hours on it and it’s quite a machine. Thanks again and now I’m a new subscriber.

[@MrSims.Untold]

You have inspired me to start 3D Printing and I thank you. You make feel comfortable about 3D printing. All your information really helps me a lot I can’t thank you enough.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

I appreciate that, and congrats on 3D printing!

[@guillaumemolter]

This video got you a like and subscribe. With this machine being the “first 3D printer” for many users, I was surprised no one had done this already.

[@IndianaDiy]

I found on the Bambu lab wiki they mentioned some brand of grease instead oil or Super Lube 92003 Silicone Lubricating Grease with PTFE as an alternative but no oil for the vertical screws.

[@phila8226]

Same question: Bambu recommends a grease and the video says oil. There is a difference!

[@IndianaDiy]

@@phila8226 grease works better in my opinion. Read Bambu maintenance page. I use super lube silicone lubricating grease for z rods and multi use synthetic oil for top metal rods and oil rollers for belts carefully.

[@naktaal]

What brand of grease did they mention?

[@azw409]

After spraying the bars with IPA, I'm left with a sticky mess. Should i have used a 4% session IPA or a 6.5% double hopped IPA ?

[@jasonconstant455]

I watch this video every time I maintain my X1C thank you so much for the great videos. I would appreciate it if you added sections to your videos especially this one, so we can quickly navigate to the different steps! I love your simple and easy presentation style and your obvious vast knowledge of 3d printing.

[@koryyyy]

I love that translucent extruder, mine is black and I had to take it apart 2 times to remove a piece of filament.

[@baschz]

Do they sell that transparent extruder? Because mine is black. Looks pretty handy to see if there's any filament debris in there, so you're not taking it off and apart for nothing when troubleshooting.

[@juansoriano84]

thank you man, amazingly useful!!! keep going with the bambu lab struff!! MEGA CLEAR all the explanation

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@markgwoodworth]

One of the best training videos I have ever seen.. Thanks!

[@jraiello]

Love your mistake video inserts, this is how it goes and is fun in your videos!

[@EliteMacFreak]

Hey, where'd you get that clear extruder cover? Did they change the design? Mine is black--I can't see filament jams.

[@Tj_3d_prints]

What can I do if my P1S is kind of crashing when its printing on the corners? One time the hotend front end plastic fell off from the impact while printing on one corner 😢

[@riedling7955]

well done, been looking for something like this!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@roidboyy9392]

I lubed the idle pulleys, but it still makes a scratching type of noise when it is prepping to print and when I do the maintenance. I cannot find where it is coming from.

[@brennemansbrain]

What is the setting on a P1S to do the self test? Is it the Calibration setting?

[@monkeywrench1951]

This is still the best maintenance video I’ve seen. If you have any additional maintenance tips, please let us know. And Thank You very much.

[@wolfe1970]

Ermm no its not, there alot of donts in this video.... IPA on carbon rods ? Spraying where it hit rubber belts that will dry out and crack ? Compressed air blowing crap all over your components ? Oil that could dribbling down into the motors ?

[@Patricksauerland]

@@wolfe1970 Most of these tips are literally from Bambu's guide...... Do people know better than the manufacture of these printers?

[@wolfe1970]

@@Patricksauerland If you knew anything about printers you'd know not to just go spraying isoprol on carbon rods that are made from a resin, isoprol literally eats into resin

[@Patricksauerland]

@@wolfe1970 If you understood anything about isoprol and carbon, you would know that it doesn't eat into carbon fiber. A simple google search will tell you that Einstein.

[@wolfe1970]

@@Patricksauerland If you learnt to read properly you'd know i mentioned the isoprol would damage the resin bonding the carbon filament not the carbon itself, Kids these days....honestly 🤣

[@mircon2198]

Nice and Thanks, with best greetings from Germany

[@danyveilleux3864]

I bookmarked this video and doing my maintenance on a monthly basis. Thanks a lot Jim, it is very useful.

[@UbberMapper]

When the 4 screws are loosed, should the carriage be able to move front to back and side to side easily? My only wants to move diagonally and requires significant effort to push it sideways for front to back.

[@goilo888]

FYI for people that don’t want to keep buying desiccant (I have no idea how much it costs), I have hearing aids that use a desiccant at night. Manufacturer recommends merely “refreshing” the desiccant by zapping in microwave for a short time. They change back to their original color and are good to go.

[@ironchefboyardeee]

Does Bambu list a spec for the belt tension screw torque? Just until they're tight and maybe a quarter turn past that is pretty vague.

[@Schlumpi-qv9bv]

Please hold fanweehl. When it Turn it Starts to make some voltage and can destroy Parts of your Board. Very nice Video i like your Channel 👍👍👍 sorry for my Bad english Greatings from Germany 👋

[@zakaroonetwork777]

What is the point of the air filter when you’re suposed to print with the top off and the door open when printing PLA and PETG.

[@nAcolz]

Could I leave the printer on, wipe the rods with IPA, and move the print head side to side with the menu on the printer?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

I guess you could, but if you spray the IPA, and hit the electronics, you may have issues. Since you are working on the belt tension as well, the printer won't move good if you loosen the tensioners first. That's why they say to move them by hand.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Thanks for this vid! I don't even have an X1C yet but i'm saving up for one. I'm a stickler for good maintenance and after seeing how fast that thing prints and how complicated it is, I knew there would be some things to look out for

[@SadSpaceDuck]

Feels like an ad for IPA, haha great video was prompted to do all this with the latest update

[@duznoh]

Do I have to do anything when I’m done using the printer? Like can I just turn it off after doing my last print?

[@susanna1207]

Great Video, thank you!

[@hermancircus]

Jim, This video is fantastic! Thank you! Bambulab should immediately put it on their wiki site..

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Thanks!!

[@andyspoo2]

Using oil they use for Singer sewing machines works well. It's super light (as in not gloopy).

[@lastlight05]

Could you use silicone grease in place of the ptfe lube on the lead screws?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

A very small amount yes. You don't want to.much or it will attract the dirt, etc.

[@lastlight05]

@@TheEdgeofTech awesome, I think I'll do that since I already have some laying around. Great vid!

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Also you can buy re usable dessicant, it comes in mylar bags and you just microwave them to dry them and re use again.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

For sure!! There are lots of rechargeable desiccants too!

[@daleburrows2623]

I have a Bambu P1S printer. In trying to disconnect the AMS, the white cable will not pull out. A coupler is not included. How do I disconnect this cable to get me AMS off? Thanks

[@jona7366]

Can make a video how to do manual bed leveling using the knobs below the hotbed? Somehow mine came out of adjustment it seems after my third print. I have a ticket in to Bambu, but I can't print anything on my new printer! :(

[@3dtechnologies153]

You are an asset to the 3d printing community. I miss the headbanging music though.

[@robmarley7129]

Quick question tho, are all of these steps approved by them or will they void warranties? Seems breathing on these will do that.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

This came straight out of their maintenance guy! I followed it step by step 🙂

[@robmarley7129]

@@TheEdgeofTech Nice. That's good to know

[@josephculbertson3555]

Hey Jim...how do you switch from mm to inches in Bambu Studio? Cant find it anywhere.

[@teabagNBG]

thanks will do mainentance tomorrow , had a few squeakings the last few days...stupid question on the p1s if u move the head or bed it only lets u do one step.. is there a way to do 10 steps ?

[@mamoshimiloni9559]

I got the one with the smaller screen is it possible to change it to the bigger touch screen? Please help me everytime I try to print it goes all throthe calibration fase. is that nessesery all the time!? if not how can I get it to calibrat once and be fri of it the rest of the day.....? Thank you

[@kristapsberzins3867]

Is it only my or P1S does not have self test after the initial setup? I can only calibrate and that takes 26 minutes. Thank you for the video!

[@NeonDreams7]

hahaha. I got a new X1C and I didn't know it had a carbon filter until you got to that part. Somehow, it's not in the startup documentation or on the wiki startup to note its even there. Thanks for sharing

[@MrRrleonc689]

I just saw yiur extruder is clear and not black like mine, where did you get the ckear casing for this extruder?

[@HydrationAppreciator]

I am interested in your extruder component with the clear (PC?) plastic, mine is 100% opaque. Was the translucent version an older model or an aftermarket part? I recently clogged a .4 CHT nozzle because I had it doing very rapid repeated retractions on the first few layers of the Open Ball vise when I printed the ball upside-down; I think the translucent extruder body could have helped me see what was going on to diagnose the issue

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Great tips Jim I just got my x1 carbon how many months do you wait to change the parts Wiper Cutter Carbon filter ? Also how do clean behind the rear lead screw if poop gets in there ? Ty

[@adastra2]

I laughed so hard with the carbon air filter 😂 Great video

[@ABgam3r]

Can I use the lubricant grease that the Bambulab send with the printer for the lubrication of the Z lead screws (I am Italian I don’t know if I write it correctly)?

[@KabiriAudio]

What about the rear lead screw?

[@TeslaModificationInstaller]

Do you have to place the AMS on the top of the machine? Or can’t you relocate it?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

You can relocate it to the side or above if you want! It doesn't have to be on the top!

[@justincider8892]

It's best practice to hold fans still with one hand and use compressed air with the other. This will reduce wear on the bearings and prevent a dynamo effect from putting electricity back through the system.

[@AdrianAmbroszkiewicz]

Hello. I have 1 question about Bambu Studios - maybe you will be able to help me. I was trying to add a simple, plain circle to Bambu Studios to print a coin but in bugger size (10cm diameter). And when I upload the .svg file to Slicer I can see that the edge of the coin is not fully rounded - you can see the small walls that make up the circle. I tried uploading few different circle .svg files that are 100% circles and in Bambiu Slicer the walls & small edges appear. The question is: Is this normal that the Slicer shows these walls and not fully plain edge of the circle - but it will print it as a plain circle? Or should I do some editing within the slicer to make it disappear? Sorry to ask, my printer will come in a month from now and Im already trying to get some first models done and learn some about Bambu Slicer. Thank you in advance and Happy New Year! :)

[@TheEdgeofTech]

To be honest, I've never added a SVG to the slicer and try to print it. Also I'm terrible at modeling lol If you don't use a modeling software already, you could try tinkercad. This might help with your designs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIe0c413p66naZYsi=f7JGvCspMebdLJO6

[@Nastynik91]

Serious jack black vibes. I love it

[@MrDonXX]

Can I assume this aslo includes the P1S?

[@Nastynik91]

Im actually waiting for a p1s combo to come in, got tired of all the headache i got from the anycubic kobra 2

[@floridadroner8329]

any suggestions on a solid Red light on the AMS and having stuck filament

[@god1aj]

I’m afraid my bed will eventually warp. Any solutions for that? Saw a video of tape in Low spots

[@thobbs102670]

Any chance you can add chapters in the description? That would help a bunch. Great video, thanks for making it!

[@ParkerEversman]

how do you take display screen back off without breaking it

[@F3ralghoul]

can i use Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease for the lead screws?

[@RafaelCeballo]

How about the steel rods that are perpendicular to the carbon rod ? Do they need lubrication ?

[@mlosuno402]

If you do a lot of multi color prints make sure to check the PTFE tubes inside the AMS! I couldn’t figure out why mine kept jamming until I looked inside and realized the PTFE tube had completely worn through.

[@faufaufau]

are you using abrasive material? because from what i've hear, the ams isn't supposed to be used with abrasive materials.

[@BeEzLeBoSs2010]

Where is the self test option on the p1p/p1s? Just calibration?

[@LanceAndCarina]

Soooooo what if you do remove the tensioner screws? Asking for a friend.

[@xxbunnyboy2064]

I liked and sub honestly amazing video amazing quality really happy I found u only note I'd like is to add those book marks or searchable breaks in the video for each step so I could easily skip the lidar stuff

[@chuckmccollim]

Great video!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@D4RKFiB3R]

So no lube on the Y access rails? I noticed some squeeky juddering noises (which I think is coming from there) when trying ludicrous speed mode. Thanks. EDIT: Just Googled "bambu lab maintenance" and got the info I need from their wiki. Thanks anyway :)

[@echo-hotel]

Are you sure ipa is safe on the lens? It’s common to have coatings on them, which will turn foggy and ruin the lens.

[@TheBlackDove]

You’re right. But those who don’t know, teach.. 😂

[@altf4thc]

Just started my first big print on my x1c and it prints for about 10 seconds and stops for about 10 seconds before continuing over and over....can someone tell me what is wrong?

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Hmm. Is it still doing this?

[@altf4thc]

@@TheEdgeofTech no. I'm not sure what happened. I tried several stls and it was doing it for several prints and then stopped

[@Monrath84]

Awesome, thank you for this!

[@TheEdgeofTech]

Glad you liked it!

[@raphen90]

Where can i get that transparent extruder?

[@alanbockelman]

I haven't done any maintenance on my prusa in a year and a half, I hope the Mk4 is as reliable.

[@lastlight05]

Do you have a video addressing AMS maintenance, like how to check if your PTFE tubes are about to explode or not?

[@mikehunthunt8269]

Spraying alcohol on rubber parts ok?

[@Kamikatze108]

Can you use Super Lube without PTFE?

[@Spirited282]

Very good video Jim. Not a maintenance thing per say but i am tempted to ceramic coat the exterior frame. Have some that i use on my car, haha.

[@TheEdgeofTech]

That could be cool!

[@mrodtothe90]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@zionbrock]

And you're good to go. And that's it guys! LOL :) great video

[@matthiasnott]

You talked about the belt tension. How do you check / fix that?

[@andyspoo2]

Their are prints that you can make that will help you get the gunk out of the lead screw because when you use a paper towel you are mostly cleaning the outside when you really need to be cleaning the inside of the threads.

[@boboscurse4130]

Bambu says if you use IPA on the carbon rods you need to follow it up with grease. And what about checking belt tension? My prints have been horrible lately. People say my belts could be loose but I have no clue what to do.

[@lccraftloft-crafter]

This video really helped! Thank you!

[@3DPUK-TECH-CHANNEL]

Top work Jim

[@dockerbeat]

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