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A1

Bambu Lab A1 2023
Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) F2 · Intermediate

The A1 targets users with some FDM printing experience who want high speeds and advanced features — full automatic calibration, flow rate compensation, input shaping — without the learning curve of open-frame machines. Its accessible price and straightforward operation also make it suitable for newcomers to the Bambu Lab ecosystem, as long as they are not complete beginners.

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Bambu Lab A1 — Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
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429 € ≈ $463

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Specifiche tecniche

Work area 256 × 256 mm (10.1 × 10.1 in)
Power 1300 W
Dimensions 39 × 41 × 43 cm (15.2 × 16.1 × 16.9 in)
Weight 8.3 kg (18.3 lb)
Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 39 × 41 × 43 cm (15.2 × 16.1 × 16.9 in) manufacturer website
Weight 8.3 kg (18.3 lb) manufacturer website
Power supply 220 V / 50 Hz / 1300 W manufacturer website
Work area 256 × 256 × 256 mm (10.1 × 10.1 × 10.1 in) manufacturer website
Maximum speed 500 mm/s manufacturer website
Footprint X×Y (short side) 256 mm Compiled by editorial team
Build height Z 256 mm Compiled by editorial team
Kinematics Cartesian Compiled by editorial team
Max nozzle temperature 300 °C Compiled by editorial team
Max bed temperature 100 °C Compiled by editorial team
Max print speed 500 mm/s Compiled by editorial team
Enclosed chamber No Compiled by editorial team
Filament sensor Yes Compiled by editorial team
Auto bed leveling Mesh Compiled by editorial team
Standard nozzle diameter 0.4 mm Compiled by editorial team
Multi-extruder No Compiled by editorial team
Native Klipper No Compiled by editorial team
Input shaper Yes Compiled by editorial team
Multicolor printing Yes Compiled by editorial team
Multicolor requires accessory Yes Compiled by editorial team
Max colors 4 Compiled by editorial team

Filaments for this printer

The materials this printer can print according to its specifications (nozzle and bed temperature, enclosed chamber), with spools sold online.

Fibre-filled spools (carbon, glass) are not in this list: they wear out brass nozzles. You will find them on the material page.

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Software e accessori

Ecosystem

Software

The A1 works natively with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows and macOS, which handles slicing, automatic calibrations, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Third-party slicers — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura — are supported via standard G-code export, but advanced features such as vibration compensation and active flow control are only available within the Bambu ecosystem.

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