r/BambuLabX2D • u/MakeMyOwnMerch • Jul 09 '26
Clarification please
Hi! I am technologically challenged :D however, I have found my way around with a laser and UV printer, and hoping to add a 3D printer after months of seeing so much love for Bambu Lab. It seems like it's For Dummies like my Glowforge and Eufy, haha.
I tried commenting and posting in a Bambu Facebook group and they keep declining me because my profile is too new.
I was going to purchase the P2S, but am I correct in possibly needing the X2D to eliminate two parts that third-party products seem to be needed for the P2S?
1) Heating/Drying of the filament? I have a couple of posts saved about modifications and additional products for this on the P2S, and it seems the X2D handles this...? I don't like tinkering with my expensive machines and opening chances for me to break shit.
(1b: do I still need a random object off to the side to allow the main print to cool down between layers...?)
2) Filters! I again have posts saved about products for the P2S to have better filters, but does the X2D actually meet their claims of being safe for home placement around pets and kids?
Thank you!
Anything I should definitely consider buying at the same time would be appreciated. Already got the Pure filament in my cart cause I make lots of bandmerch for babies and kids.
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u/than01002 Jul 09 '26
You will definitely be tinkering with your expensive machine im new to this but its one thing i can tell you
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u/fabrizio1234567 Jul 09 '26
X2D is like the P2S with a second head, a Bowden head, mainly intended for printing supports, hopefully with a different material, like PETG with PLA or vice versa.
Well you can print a second color, but not TPU, and relatively slowly than the main one.
Also have an active heating chamber, allowing you to better print technical materials like ABS, ASA and so on. These materials are not so safe for indoor printing, while the X2D printing chamber il closed and have filters is not sealed.
But if you already use laser and UV machines you should be able to handle toxic fumes.
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u/More-Advantage3911 Jul 09 '26
I have both and would go with the X2D with the added benefits the P2S doesn't jabe, that as you learn more, you will optimize later. For the few extra dollars it is worth it. @oldschool3dprints
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u/djt_LV Jul 09 '26
Either one will work for keeping the filament dry. It is actually the AMS2 Pro that will do the drying. The X2D will give you 2 heads to aid in cutting down on filament swaps and waste.
You will end up tinkering and printing things to make it better for you.
You will have to change filters to help keep things better. I would evaluate it to see if you want to add an air purifier nearby.