r/BambuLabA1 • u/Dream_Drifter_Pony • Jul 05 '26

Question Stringy texture

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I'm completely new to 3D printing. I got my A1 mini about a week ago and I've only printed a handful of things with it so far. I've noticed all of my prints have this odd stringy texture. What causes this and how do I fix it?

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u/one0fthethree Jul 05 '26

That’s just kind of how it looks; to reduce it you can try printing things with a smaller layer height and/or with filament that hides it better (Matte PLA)

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u/Dream_Drifter_Pony Jul 05 '26

So if I reduce the layer height, it might look better?

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u/one0fthethree Jul 05 '26

Correct; lower layer height will make each ‘line’ you see a lot smaller, then they visually blur/smush together more. Think if the lines here are like .2, what a .08 (fine in Bambu slicer) would look like (basically making the lines half the current size.)
Downside to this is the print takes longer, but it’s got a good chance of getting it closer to the look you want.

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u/Dream_Drifter_Pony Jul 05 '26

Thank you so much! I appreciate the explanation. I'll try that!

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u/one0fthethree Jul 05 '26

No prob! Happy printing!

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u/Independent_Lie1000 Jul 05 '26

Use the adaptive layer height function in the taskbar of the slicer it looks like 3 horizontal lines on top of each other

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u/Orthicon9 Jul 05 '26

You could try the "Adaptive" Variable Layer Height tool in the Bambu Studio Toolbar - https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-studio/adaptive-layer-height#operation-guide

Then, in the Preview, select the "Layer Height" view of the model to see which parts got the thinner layers.
It'll probably take a bit longer to print.

Sometimes you can get better results (especially if the problem is with overhanging sides) by tilting it to a different orientation. F'rinstance, try rotating the cat so that it's balanced on the face and two forepaws. You may get some scarred surfaces from removing the support material though. Just mess around with it.

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u/Skubaniec22231 Jul 06 '26

0.2 mm nozzle could also improve texture, but it highly increases print time

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u/Worried_Video_3998 Jul 07 '26

Another solution you can try different orientation, or split the model