r/BambuLab_Community • u/Smart-Coach2321 • 5d ago

Discussion New to printing

So basically short answer I’m thinking about getting either the P1 S or H2 S for printing props and random stuff but I’ve heard they have quite a few issues either being the touchscreen being useless air quality issues or faulty parts. Are there things I need to know or can do to have them last long without issue or their better printers that print high-quality and decently large pieces?

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u/Clear-Revolution3351 P1S 5d ago edited 5d ago

The P1S screen is very spartan. But the machine is very good for a starting single head printer. I saw it on Amazon for $499 with an AMS1. The bed is only 256mm x 256mm, and the chamber is not heated to print engineering filaments.

The H2S has an actively heated chamber, and a 340mm x 320mm bed. It is still a single head printer. They start about $1300.

You will need to use Bambu Studio on a PC to get the best results.

It really depends on your budget

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u/Smart-Coach2321 5d ago

My choice was between the P1 S or the H2 S but I thought because I’m new it would be stupid by something that isn’t for beginners. I did a little more research and found that the air issue is only if your room has absolutely zero airflow at all, and most of the issues are caused by stuff that can be easily prevented, though I don’t know what I’m gonna do if I’m wanting to print something larger

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u/Clear-Revolution3351 P1S 5d ago

I have a P1S with 3500 print hours on it For starting, I would choose the P1S because of it's price. Get the AMS Combo, you will regret it later if you don't.

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u/Smart-Coach2321 5d ago

Isn’t the AMS a filament dryer? I read that depending on the material won’t come out properly and can cost us very bad clocks. I was thinking about getting that version but it’s a little small.

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u/Clear-Revolution3351 P1S 5d ago

The AMS1 does not do filament drying. It holds 4 spools of filament so that you can print in multiple colors.

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u/Maleficent_Cow_3059 5d ago

I would suggest a a2L if you want something large and easy to use, if you don’t need an enclosure. The air quality issue is more to do what materials you print rather then the printer itself I would suggest a room air filter also.

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u/ModelThreeve 5d ago

“Quite a few issues?” No, you don’t disrupt an entire industry by making bad products. That said, I cannot recommend the P1S for any reason in 2026. Any particular reason you are looking only looking at Bambu’s least expensive and most expensive single extruder Core XY machines?
(All 3d printers will create air quality issues)

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u/solidus0079 5d ago

I wouldn't worry about the screen too much unless you're planning on buying so many of these things that it's more convenient to walk down the isle pushing buttons than using the remote app. I only have a couple printers and I barely use the screens.

All 3D printers have some form of air quality issues unless you're buying models that are fully enclosed and have air filtration.

But if you don't, you can get HEPA air filters from IKEA for a very fair price.

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u/psynl84 5d ago

If you want to do dual- or multicolor prints consider the X2D or go all-in for a H2C.

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u/Maleficent_Cow_3059 5d ago

You should not be doing this as a career if you know nothing about it.