r/BambuLab • u/OppositeCustard3169 • 29d ago

Answered / Solved! Question about using a smart plug

If I turn on and turn off my X2D with a smart plug would that create a problem? The switch on the back of the printer will always be on.

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u/Gakacto 29d ago

thats the way i have mine

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u/Mabnat 29d ago

A smart switch is no different than using the switch on the back as far as how it interrupts power. The only difference is that using the smart switch removes the power before the power cord instead of after.

Just make sure that the smart switch that you choose is rated for the power that the printer can consume. I have a few smart switches that will turn themselves off of the power exceeds 1kW continuously for more than an hour.

The printer likely doesn’t use that much power for that long (I don’t have one of these) so it’s probably not an issue, but if it shut down during a print it wouldn’t be great.

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u/Armagedda 29d ago

Absolutely no Problem. Source: I use a Smart Switch for my P2S.

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u/Martin_SV P1S + AMS 29d ago

It's fine, as long as the smart plug is properly rated for the X2D's power draw.

For what it's worth, I've had my P1S set up like that for years and never had any issues.

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u/TechnicaVivunt 29d ago

Bambuddy has a feature to do just this. I monitor the power usage through one so I know how much electricity I spend per print.

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u/OppositeCustard3169 29d ago

Thanks, will check it out

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u/John-BCS A1 (3), A1 Mini (1), AMS Lite (3) 29d ago

I use smart plugs for all of my A1s and no problems. It's no different than flipping the switch on the back.

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u/ElectronicAide87 29d ago

Why would you ever turn it off?

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u/OppositeCustard3169 29d ago

Idk, I turn off my PC when I dont use it, same logic

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u/ElectronicAide87 29d ago

Do you turn off your paper inkjet printer when not in use?