Printer guide
Best filament for the Bambu Lab X1E
What the Bambu Lab X1E can print, what needs an upgrade, and the cheapest in-stock reels of each material on Amazon UK and Eryone UK.
- materials out of the box
- 11 of 11
- max hotend
- 320°C
- max bed
- 110°C
- build volume (mm)
- 256×256×256
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What the Bambu Lab X1E can print
| PLA | Prints out of the box | 190-230°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA Glow | Prints out of the box | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PLA-CF | Prints out of the box | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PETG | Prints out of the box | 230-260°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| PETG-CF | Prints out of the box | 240-270°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| ABS | Prints out of the box | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ABS-CF | Prints out of the box | 250-280°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ASA | Prints out of the box | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| Nylon | Prints out of the box | 240-270°C | 40-90°C | 80°C, 10 h |
| TPU | Prints, but not through the multi-material unit | 210-240°C | 30-50°C | 70°C, 8 h |
| PC | Prints out of the box | 250-270°C | 90-105°C | 80°C, 8 h |
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets; the range on the reel always wins.
Cheapest PLA for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PLA Glow for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PLA-CF for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PETG for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PETG-CF for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest ABS for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest ABS-CF for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest ASA for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest Nylon for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest TPU for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PLA+ for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PLA Matte for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PLA Silk for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Cheapest PETG Translucent for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Build plates for the Bambu Lab X1E
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Choosing filament for the Bambu Lab X1E
The Bambu Lab X1E has hotend up to 320°C, bed up to 110°C, a heated enclosure, a hardened steel nozzle as standard and AMS multi-colour/material support support. That decides which filaments it prints well as it comes, and which need an upgrade first.
Out of the box it handles PLA, PLA Glow, PLA-CF, PETG, PETG-CF, ABS, ABS-CF, ASA, Nylon, TPU and PC. The lists below are the cheapest of each in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK right now, sorted by price per kilogram and filtered to the right diameter.
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets. The range printed on the reel always wins, because it varies between brands and colours.
Common questions
What is the best filament for the Bambu Lab X1E?
PLA for most prints: it prints on the Bambu Lab X1E as it comes, barely warps and is the cheapest to buy (the cheapest reel in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK is £7.12/kg right now). For parts that need more strength, heat resistance or flex, it also prints PETG, PETG-CF, ABS, ABS-CF, ASA, Nylon, TPU and PC without upgrades.
Can the Bambu Lab X1E print ABS?
Yes. ABS prints on the Bambu Lab X1E as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 90-110°C.
Can the Bambu Lab X1E print ASA?
Yes. ASA prints on the Bambu Lab X1E as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 90-110°C.
Can the Bambu Lab X1E print PETG?
Yes. PETG prints on the Bambu Lab X1E as it comes: set the nozzle to 230-260°C and the bed to 65-85°C.
Can the Bambu Lab X1E print TPU?
Yes. TPU prints on the Bambu Lab X1E as it comes: set the nozzle to 210-240°C and the bed to 30-50°C. Flexible filament jams in the AMS multi-colour/material support; feed it from the external spool holder instead.
Can the Bambu Lab X1E print Nylon?
Yes. Nylon prints on the Bambu Lab X1E as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 40-90°C.
Can the Bambu Lab X1E print PC?
Yes. PC prints on the Bambu Lab X1E as it comes: set the nozzle to 250-270°C and the bed to 90-105°C.
Can the Bambu Lab X1E print carbon fibre filament?
Yes: the Bambu Lab X1E ships with a hardened steel nozzle, so carbon- and glass-filled filaments won't wear it out quickly.
Do I need a filament dryer for the Bambu Lab X1E?
Not for PLA, but Nylon and TPU soak up moisture from the air and print stringy and weak when wet. A dryer that reaches 80°C covers all of them; the drying chart has the time for each.
How big can the Bambu Lab X1E print?
Up to 256 × 256 × 256 mm. For a big print, check the slicer's filament estimate against what is left on the reel before you start.
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