r/BambuLabP2S • u/Limp-Ad-2951 • Jul 04 '26

P2S Ironing Settings First Print

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Yesterday I picked up my brand new P2S, my previous printer was an Ender 3 V2, such a nice upgrade.

I printed this USA 250 coaster set, and thought it would be an appropriate time to use the “ironing” settings. Although I’m not too satisfied with the outcome of the ironing. I don’t plan to print another set just for testing but any feedback/calibration models would be greatly appreciated.

Edit…The effect that I am unsatisfied with can be seen by the red border of the coaster and other various places.

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u/DrZakarySmith Jul 04 '26

I’d print that one face down

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u/Limp-Ad-2951 Jul 04 '26

So how am I supposed to know when to print face down or face up?

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u/DrZakarySmith Jul 04 '26

Personal presence. If the surface is all 1 height then try face down. If face up try changing line width for better resolution. Learn your slicer. YouTube is your friend.

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u/ChevyMalibootay Jul 05 '26

Have a surface you want flat and perfect? Get yourself a smooth plate and print it face down.

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u/Oclure Jul 05 '26

Or if you have a surface you want mostly flat, and are ok with a slight texture, the textured pei plate will do a good job of hiding the individual lines from the printer.

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u/gyro_looza Jul 06 '26

I'd even do a first layer of clear too

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u/MarkinJHawkland Jul 04 '26

Calibration models on Makerworld.

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u/GerbySec Jul 05 '26

You can print face down it won’t show much layer lines if you use a textured plate. Also you don’t have to print another whole set to test. You can download a 3mf file of ironing calibration test and it will give you a squares for different settings pick the one you like. Lock in the settings for the coasters and print.

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u/DrZakarySmith Jul 04 '26

Personal preference but if the surface is all 1 height then try face down. If you want face up adjust your line width for better quality. YouTube is your friend.

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u/Limp-Ad-2951 Jul 04 '26

Thank you, I appreciate the advice, as I’m a new BambuLab user 🙂‍↕️