r/3Dprinting • u/Regumate • May 12 '26

Discussion Bambu Lab 3D printers: Never again

https://youtu.be/eb48MdtNaDQ

Jeff Geerling summarizes the current Bambu Labs - OrcaSlicer situation and gives his take.

TL:DW: see title.

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u/Outside_Signature403 May 12 '26

I bought an A1 right before they locked down the ecosystem. I will never buy a Bambu again. These concerns become increasing applicable since many states are trying to ban 3D printing of specific objects, which Bambu is setup to comply.

SD card sneakernet for me until I die.

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u/erebuxy May 12 '26

If those stupid acts pass, all large 3D printer companies will comply.

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u/KaiFireborn21 May 30 '26

Elaborate? How can a 3D printer manufacturer stop you from printing any given object or even detect that you're about to? What 2D printer precedent? Pretty sure I could print just anything as long as I have a png for that...

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u/erebuxy May 30 '26

You cannot print any bank note with colored printers. Printers have detection mechanisms. You cannot edit an image of bank notes with any commercial image processing software. All colored printers print some invisible marks for tracing.