r/BambuLabP2S

I've had my Bambu A1 for about a year, with roughly 1,000 hours of printing. It's been extremely reliable, needing little more than routine maintenance.

I'm considering upgrading, mainly to print ASA and ABS for functional parts used outdoors or in warmer environments.

My current use and priorities:

• Around 99% of my prints are functional parts, mostly PLA and PETG.
• Multicolour printing isn't a priority, although separate support materials and occasional labelling would be useful.
• I'd ideally like a larger build volume, but the H-series printers are probably too large for the space I have.
• Long-term reliability, ease of maintenance and repairability matter more to me than having the latest features.
• I'd like something as straightforward and dependable as my A1.

I'm mainly considering the P2S and X2D, although the lower price and established track record of the P1S make it worth considering too.

From the published specifications, the X2D offers an actively heated chamber and a second nozzle, while the P2S has a single nozzle and an enclosed but unheated chamber. Both are similar in physical size.

What I'd really like to know from owners:

1. ASA/ABS: How reliably does the P2S print these materials, particularly larger functional parts? Does the X2D's heated chamber make a noticeable difference in practice?
2. Reliability: Has anyone experienced problems with either machine? I'm particularly interested in whether the X2D's additional mechanisms introduce any maintenance or reliability issues.
3. Dual nozzles: For predominantly single-material printing, how useful is the X2D's second nozzle in practice? Does it make a meaningful difference for support interfaces?
4. P1S: Given its longer track record and lower price, is it still worth considering for occasional ASA/ABS printing?
5. Value: For my type of printing, is the additional cost of the X2D justified by its heated chamber and dual-nozzle system?
6. Timing: Would you buy now or wait to see whether there are discounts or new models before Christmas?

I'm not necessarily looking for the most capable machine on paper. I want something reliable, easy to maintain and likely to last for years.

I'd particularly appreciate feedback from people who have used both the P2S and X2D, or who have substantial experience printing ASA/ABS on the P1S.

I've probably spent too long watching reviews and reading comparisons, and I'm now more confused than when I started!

Thanks for any real-world experiences or advice.

Noobie here. I will hopefully be getting this 3D printer at the end of the year, but as I am reading about it I've seen videos and comments about needing a exhaust pipe and maybe filters for the gasses. I won't be printing any heavy duty filaments just the standard stuff. It will be placed in the living which is quite open. Am I okay with just using it with out buying and printing stuff for the exhaust.

Thank you.

I have my printer for a month now, it works almost 15h a day, in this time i only had 2 issues, none with the nozzle. The manual suggests that I doi it regularly, but is it a good idea to do so even if I've never had any nozzle problem? I lubricated the axis and the screws, but that's all I did maintenance wise.

Anyway, should I do it or should I wait a little more?

Hello! I'm new to 3D printing and I'm looking to start using ASA. I saw some concerning things online and I'm scared of clogging my P2S. When I am switching to ASA -> PLA or PLA -> ASA, is there anything manual I need to do or will the Printer automatically know how to transition between the two filaments? I saw some online comments that you need to manually extrude the filament when moving between the two materials.

If there are any good resources I could read about what to do, I would appreciate those.

New and confused. How do I get poop and small prints out from under the hotbed?

I can’t explain so I hope the pictures help. I am assuming that having filament in these nooks and crannies is not good. Can’t they melt and cause issues?

I have tried using tweezers, putting tape on tip of small screwdriver, poking with sharp object and have prayed to the Bambu gods, sacrificing a young poop chute in the volcano of infinite poop and danced in circles naked around the spool of empty dreams.

hello, I bought a UniTak3D kit containing three hotends (0.2mm, 0.4mm, and 0.6mm) for the Bambu Lab P2S. The 0.6mm hotend works perfectly, but when I install the 0.2mm or 0.4mm one, I get a "Z-axis homing failure" error. This is surprising, as the build plate doesn't even rise to make contact. I've gone through the steps five times. What am I missing?

P2S "Auto Bed Leveling failed." - I keep getting this error and I can't correct it for the life of me. Can someone possibly lend me some troubleshooting knowledge?

Hello! I am replacing the TH board on my son’s P2S. I cannot get the two small connectors at the bottom of the board inserted/attached. By sheer luck, I got them off the old board. What am I doing wrong? He has had it for only a month and wants to sell it already!