BAMBU LAB CARBON X1E 3D PRINTER w/AMS

Includes Automatic Material System

The Bambu Lab X1E is a technologically advanced 3D printer that stands out for its superior connectivity, off-cloud operation, and robust filtration system. It offers an actively controlled chamber temperature to enhance print quality, especially with challenging materials. The high nozzle temperature allows for the printing of high-performance materials. Its CoreXY structure ensures high-speed printing while maintaining quality. Additionally, the X1E features AI failure detection to minimize wastage and intelligent filament management for multi-material printing. This printer is designed for professionals seeking efficient and high-quality 3D printing solutions.Key features include:

• Enhanced Connection Options: Boasting a stable Ethernet and WPA2-Enterprise Authentication Wi-Fi, ensuring robust network communication even in complex environments.
• Off-Cloud Operation: Operate independently within your local network without a connection to Bambu Cloud Service, allowing for seamless LAN communication.
• Heavy Duty Air Filtration: Effective filtration of particulates and VOCs, ensuring a safe and odor-reduced printing environment.
• Controlled Chamber Temperature: Actively heats and regulates chamber temperature to improve print quality, especially with filaments prone to warping like ABS and PC.
• High Nozzle Temperature: A maximum of 320°C, enabling the printing of high-performance materials such as PPA-CF/GF, PPS, and PPS-CF.
• Robust High-Speed CoreXY Structure: Ensures super fast and continuous high-speed printing, significantly reducing overall print time.
• Vibration and Extrusion Compensation: Guarantees stable and quality prints even at higher speeds by actively compensating for XY-axis vibrations and extrusion issues.
• AI Failure Detection: Reduces filament wastage and machine downtime by detecting first-layer imperfections and spaghetti failures.
• Intelligent Filament Management: Supports auto filament reload and multi-material printing, enhancing surface quality and enabling multi-color printing.

Product Features

Enhanced Connectivity Options

Ethernet Connectivity, WPA2-Enterprise Authentication Wi-Fi Connectivity The X1E facilitates the connection to your devices via its newly integrated Ethernet port, ensuring reliable network communication in intricate environments. Ethernet connectivity is also advantageous in areas with dense wireless signals. Besides, the X1E comes with WPA2-Enterprise Wi-Fi Authentication (EAP-PEAP/EAP-TLS/TAP-TTLS) and distinct physical kill switches for both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, satisfying strict network security criteria.

Off-Cloud Operation

The X1E operates autonomously without the necessity for a connection to Bambu Cloud Service, remaining wholly operational within your local network. Customers have the capability to remotely manage the X1E via LAN communication, eliminating the requirement for an Internet connection. This independence in operation empowers users with more control and flexibility, aligning with varied networking environments and user preferences. For more details regarding additional customization, it's advisable to get in touch with us via the contact form

Active Heated Chamber (Up to 60°C)

The X1E excels in actively heating and regulating the chamber temperature to a meticulous degree. The precise control of temperature, reaching up to 60C, significantly enhances the quality of prints. This is particularly beneficial for materials like ABS and PC, which are known for warping, ensuring that each layer bonds firmly with the preceding one, yielding durable and aesthetically appealing print outputs.

Advanced Air Filtration System

The X1E houses a formidable air filtration assembly, including a G3 pre-filter, an H12 HEPA filter, and a premium coconut shell-activated carbon filter. These components collaboratively ensure optimal air purification, significantly reducing odours and particulates, particularly in less-ventilated areas. This superior filtration mechanism underscores the X1E's dedication to fostering a cleaner, safer printing environment, while also promoting high-quality 3D printing outcomes.

High Temperature Hotend (320 °C)

The elevated nozzle temperature of up to 320C on the X1E enables the printing of high-performance materials like PPA-CF/GF, PPS, and PPS-CF. These advanced materials are recognized for their excellent dimensional stability, superior heat resistance, and robust mechanical performance, which are now seamlessly accommodated by the X1E, opening up a realm of possibilities for creating durable and complex 3D printed objects with enhanced material properties.

Super Fast & Rigid (Up to 500% Faster than standard FDM printers)

The X1E boasts superior carbon-fibre rods within its CoreXY motion structure, enabling an impressive tool head acceleration of 20,000 mm/s; by lightening the moving components. This heightened acceleration allows the X1E to sustain its peak travel speed of 500 mm/s over extended durations, markedly trimming down the overall print time, and thereby promising a blend of speed and rigidity that significantly elevates printing efficiency.

Vibration and Extrusion Auto Calibration

The X1E is adept at actively rectifying XY-axis vibrations and extrusion discrepancies, ensuring notably smooth print quality even at higher speeds. This feature is engineered to automatically measure and adjust in real-time, thereby eliminating the necessity for manual interventions. It reflects a sophisticated level of automation that not only simplifies the printing process but also significantly enhances the output quality, ensuring each print meets the desired standards of precision and smoothness, regardless of the printing speed.

Advanced AI Failure Detection

The X1E is equipped with an advanced AI algorithm that meticulously scans for first-layer imperfections and spaghetti failures utilizing Lidar and computer vision technology. Upon detecting any anomalies, it autonomously pauses the printing process to avert potential catastrophic failures. This proactive failure detection mechanism significantly reduces filament wastage and machine downtime, ensuring a smoother, efficient printing experience. It epitomizes the blend of artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring to uphold the quality of your 3D printing endeavours.

Enhanced Filament Management System

The X1E showcases an intelligent filament management system, enabling auto filament reload and multi-material printing for superior surface quality. It has the capacity to parallelly connect to 4 Bambu AMS systems, allowing for usage of up to 16 spools of filaments. This is beneficial for printing dedicated support materials for a seamless surface finish or engaging in multi-colour printing. The AMS system facilitates automatic filament reload, ensuring all filament on one spool is utilized before transitioning to the next, optimizing material usage and streamlining the printing process.

X1E to X1C Comparison

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the X1 Carbon and the X1E?

A: The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon and X1E differ mainly in their connectivity, supported filaments, heating capabilities, and air purification systems. The X1E, tailored for professional use, private enterprise or Government organisation, offers both Wi-Fi and secure Ethernet connectivity with enhanced security features, supports a wider range of high-performance materials due to its higher maximum nozzle temperature of 320°C, and features active chamber heating for better control over printing materials prone to warping. It also has a more advanced air purification system for optimal VOC and particulate matter filtration. On the other hand, the X1 Carbon is limited to Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports a narrower range of filaments with a maximum nozzle temperature of 300°C, lacks active chamber heating, and has a less advanced air purification system. Additional features in X1E like higher toolhead acceleration, AI Failure Detection, and Intelligent Filament Management further set it apart, making it more suitable for demanding, professional 3D printing applications.

Q: Can I add an AMS unit to the Bambu Lab Carbon X1E?

A: Yes, you can add an Automatic Material System (AMS) unit to your Bambu Lab X1E printer at a later stage (with a maximum of up to 4 units with the capability to print in 16 colours). The AMS is a small unit that sits on top of the X1E and feeds four rolls of filament into it. It allows you to print a single model with four different colours or to use different materials in the same build.

Q: Is the Bambu Lab X1E suitable for beginners?

A: The Bambu Lab X1E is primarily designed for professionals and advanced users as it brings more heat and offers office-friendly features for 3D printing professionals​. Its design, including enhanced connectivity options and advanced material handling capabilities, seems tailored towards users who have a good understanding of 3D printing technology. However, it doesn't mean a beginner couldn't learn to use it, especially with the right guidance and willingness to learn. If a beginner is keen on diving into advanced 3D printing and is ready to invest time in learning and experimenting, the Bambu Lab X1E could still be a consideration. Nonetheless, there might be other 3D printers on the market that are specifically designed for beginners, which might offer a more user-friendly and less complex introduction to 3D printing.

Q: Can I print ultra-high-temperature materials on the Bambu Lab X1E?

A: The Bambu Lab X1E, with a maximum hot-end temperature of 320°C, falls short of the required temperature range for printing ultra-high-temperature materials like PEKK (340°C to 360°C) and PEI (355°C to 390°C). Therefore, it is not suitable for printing these materials

Q: Why is it cheaper on the Bambu Lab website?

A: At 3D Printer Gear, we provide local support and assistance, including in-house warranty and repair services. This means that if you encounter any issues with your printer or require printing assistance or advice, we can provide immediate support via phone, email, video chat or you are always welcome to bring your printer into our showroom. At 3D Printer Gear, we provide the added value of local support and assistance to ensure a hassle-free experience for our customers. You do not need to spend hours scouring the internet for help - we're here to provide you with design guidelines, help with slicing setup/optimisation, and offer general 3D printing advice for whatever your needs may be. We're not just a supplier, we're your partner in this 3D printing journey.
 

Q: What sets the X1E apart from the X1C?

A: For detailed technical specifications of the X1E, please see above. You'll find comprehensive information there on how it differs from our other models.

Q: Is it possible to convert my X1C into an X1E? What would I need for such an upgrade?

A: It's not feasible to upgrade an X1C to an X1E with additional accessories. The designs of the X1 and X1C models do not accommodate the chamber heating module, the wired network module, or the hotend assembly required by the X1E.

Q: Can I add a chamber heating unit or a wired network module to my P1S or P1P model?

A: The P1 series, including the P1S and P1P models, does not support the addition of chamber heating units or wired network modules. They also cannot accommodate the hotend assembly specific to the X1E model.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the X1E?

A: The X1E's packaging measures 480 x 480 x 590 mm, weighing 26 kg, while the printer itself measures 389 x 389 x 457 mm and weighs 16 kg. The build volume is 256 x 256 x 256 mm.

Q: Can you detail the benefits and potential downsides of the heating module in the X1E?

A: The X1E's chamber heating control can reach up to 60 ℃, enhancing print quality for high-temperature filaments by reducing warping and increasing interlayer strength. This feature is particularly beneficial for materials such as PC and various carbon fibre-reinforced filaments, improving both dimensional accuracy and visual quality.

Q: What is the heating module's power rating?

A: The heating module operates at 380 W.

Q: Does the X1E support 5 GHz WiFi connections?

A: The X1E is compatible only with 2.4 GHz WiFi networks.

Q: What's the highest temperature the X1E's chamber can reach?

A: The maximum chamber temperature for the X1E is 60℃.

Q: What internet speed can I expect with an Ethernet-connected X1E?

A: When connected via Ethernet, the X1E supports a connection speed of 100Mbps.

Q: What makes the X1E particularly suitable for educational settings?

A: The X1E supports Ethernet connections and LAN mode, allowing for operation without a direct internet connection. It features a high-security mode, including the option to disable or remove the network module entirely, and utilizes advanced air filtration to improve the working environment, particularly with odoriferous materials. Controlled chamber temperature enhances the quality of prints with sensitive materials.

Q: What types of materials can the X1E print with?

A: The X1E is compatible with a wide range of filaments, offering excellent printing quality for materials such as PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, and various carbon fibre and glass fibre-reinforced filaments.

Q: Are there specific requirements for the Ethernet cable used with the X1E?

A: The X1E utilizes a standard Ethernet cable, supporting speeds up to 100mbps.

Q: What are the X1E's power usage metrics in both sleep and active modes?

A: In sleep mode, the X1E consumes approximately 17W. In active mode, depending on the functions being used, power consumption does not exceed 700W, with these measurements taken at an ambient room temperature of 25°C.

Connection and Usage

Q: How do I connect to the internet with the X1E?

A: For internet connectivity, the X1E can be connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable, detailed in the X1E network connection guide.

Q: How should I set the chamber temperature for different materials?

A: The chamber temperature should be configured through Bambu Studio, adhering to our guide for chamber temperature control, to optimize printing results based on filament type. Additional information available here

Q: How do I manage the heating module to prevent clogging from excessive temperature?

A: It's advisable to use the default chamber temperature settings in Bambu Studio, tailored for different filament types, to maintain the balance between temperature and print quality without the need for manual adjustments.

Q: What options are available for adjusting the heating module's temperature?

A: Adjustments to the heating module's temperature can be made via the printer's touchscreen, Bambu Studio, or Bambu Handy.

Q: What languages are supported by the X1E?

A: The X1E interface is available in Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Swedish, German, Dutch, and Spanish.

Q: Can the X1E operate without an internet connection?

A: Yes, printing can be done using a micro SD card, or via LAN in LAN Only Mode.

Q: Is it possible for multiple computers to control the X1E at once?

A: The X1E can be managed by multiple devices logged into the same account, although real-time video streaming limits the number of client connections to four due to bandwidth constraints.

Q: How precise is the chamber temperature control?

A: The chamber temperature control maintains accuracy within ±1°C under optimal heating conditions.

Q: Where is the chamber temperature sensor located?

A: The sensor is positioned within the structure of the heating module.

Q: To what temperature can the metal panel heat up during maximum operation?

A: At a set chamber temperature of 60°C and ambient temperature of 25°C, the casing's temperature remains below 55°C, with metal parts connected to the framework reaching up to 58°C.

Q: When can models be safely removed from the X1E after printing?

A: Models can be removed immediately post-printing, though it's recommended to allow the heated bed and print surface to cool down for a gradual cooldown of the part.

Q: Are the heating module and wired network module pre-installed on the X1E?

A: Yes, both modules come pre-installed for immediate use upon unboxing.

Q: Does a higher chamber temperature affect toxicity levels?

A: The advanced filtration system in the X1E mitigates air quality concerns, though operation in well-ventilated areas is still advised.

Q: Is an internet connection mandatory for firmware updates on the X1E?

A: Firmware updates do require an internet connection to be completed.

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