Bambu 3D Effect Sheet

Bambu Lab X1 Series Bambu Lab X1C
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Sorry to be a pain and I’m probably doing something wrong, but I cannot get a print to stick to the Bambu 3D Effect Sheet! I’m using basic Bambu PLA but nothing sticks to it and I just end up with a mess! HELP

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I had issues as well. What worked for me was

  1. Wash the build plate with detergent and soft sponge.
  2. Print first layer slow. 20 mm/s perimeter and 30mm/s infill.
    Good luck.
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Great, thanks I’ll give it a go and see what happens

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I’m afraid that didn’t work either!
Shame, it’s a nice idea to have textures plates, but not a workable item, maybe they will get it right at some point. Still I’ve got a spare smooth plate. :frowning:

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I have used mine on several occasions without any issues.

  1. Choose “smooth PEI” in the slicer
  2. Run at 65 ºC bed temp instead of the default 55 ºC
  3. Before print, wipe the plate thoroughly with a clean micro fiber cloth.
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Did you set the plate to the Smooth PEI?

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Yes I did, tried too many times now, I think it’s a bin job :frowning:

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That is a shame. I got really nice results with it, once I set the correct plate type.
It may be worth opening a ticket though. Either it works afterwards or you can ask for a refund/voucher.
Other troubleshooting ideas relate to the increased 1st layer temp mentioned above and an increased flow/line width for the first layer.

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I’ve used these sheets a lot and the only time I ever had a problem was when I tried PETG on there, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t, but PLA I have never had an issue with.

Same deal as has been stated +10C on bed and using smooth PEI / high temp plate setting.

Also, remember to turn OFF the automatic calibration on the print menu when you go to print. And turn OFF Device>Print Options>Enable Detection of Build Plate Position. All of which is stated in the wiki for the 3d plates so perhaps you are already doing all of this.

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Thanks for your help, still no go so went in the bin :frowning:

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Hey, I managed it with the 65°C heatbed setting. Now the prints stick very good.

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Apologies, I am very new to 3D printing so a lot to learn. I recently got an XI Carbon and having loads of fun. Just added a Carbon fibre 3D effect plate and was having problem with the prints sticking but the advice hear solved the problem so thanks to the contributors. I have a question though. What type and colour PLA do people find provides the most realistic Carbon fibre effect? I have tried the Black PLA Basic and was a little disappointed compared to the images of the plate effect shown on the BBL website. Should I try a PLA Silk of PLA Metal? Thanks

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Try PLA Matte. I have found that it works really nicely for a “woven CFRP”. For a really flashy part, painting with a thick, glossy clearcoat will probably help.

The diamnond pattern works well with Silk/Metal PLA.

I like the Starry Galaxy pattern on White Marble but have not yet tried it with Matte where I’d hope for a good contrast.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I will give them it a try with some Matt Black PLA. Cheers.

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Hi,

I experienced the same issue. I followed advices above, it fixed my problem.
1. Wash the build plate with detergent, hot water and soft sponge or nail brush.
2. Choose “smooth PEI / high temp plate”
3. Change heatbed Temp from 55°C to 65°C
4. Slow down first layer print speed. to 20 mm/s perimeter and 30mm/s infill.

Thank you all

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Thanks for all you help and advise, I may try again at some stage and get another pattern sheet and the last one went in the bin :frowning: