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This printer has been replaced. The Bambu Lab P1S is no longer sold new. The current model is the Bambu Lab P2S

Bambu Lab P1S
ProsumerFDMbambuCoreXY

Bambu Lab P1S

📐 256×256×256 mm500 mm/s🎨 4-color🏠 Enclosed
$549Starting Price
256×256×256 mmBuild Volume
500 mm/sMax Speed
EnclosedEnclosure

Buy now or wait?

🗓 Released Jul 5, 2023
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Cycle Advice

Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S

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Deals Advice

Clearance

No longer sold new — clearance and second-hand prices are at their lowest. The current replacement is the Bambu Lab P2S

📊Printer Specs

TypeFDM
TierProsumer
MotionCoreXY
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots
Enclosure✅ Yes
Auto Calibration✅ Yes
Open Source❌ No

Supported Materials

PLAEasiest to print, great for everyday parts — no enclosure needed
PETGTougher and slightly flexible — good for functional parts, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure to avoid warping
ASALike ABS but UV-stable — good for outdoor parts, needs enclosure
TPUFlexible and rubber-like — great for phone cases, gaskets, wheels
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, absorbs moisture, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff and lightweight, abrasive to standard nozzles
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough and heat-resistant, challenging to print

🗂Models at a Glance

Model/ConfigBuild VolumeSpeedMulticolorBest For
P1S (standalone)256×256×256 mm500 mm/sNo (AMS sold separately)Engineering materials, single color.
P1S Combo256×256×256 mm500 mm/s4 colors (AMS included)Engineering multicolor prints.

💡About the Bambu Lab P1S

Who is it for?Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price — now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

Key strengths

  • Full enclosure with chamber heating

    Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.

  • CoreXY speed and precision

    500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.

  • Now at clearance prices

    With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.

The Bambu Lab P1S was Bambu's enclosed prosumer CoreXY printer, offering a sealed chamber with active temperature control for engineering materials. Launched July 2023, it has been superseded by the P2S which improves print quality and chamber performance.

FAQs

Should I buy the P1S or P2S?

If you can find the P1S at clearance, it represents excellent value. The P2S offers improved print quality and chamber performance. If budget is flexible, the P2S is the better long-term purchase.

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