Guessing this is a bit off-topic but really frustrated about Bambu filament labeling. This is the first time I’m using Bambu filaments. I just got 3 different Bambu PLA Wood filaments and all 3 just have PLA Wood listed on the spools. No info about the actual type (i.e. Rosewood, Classic Brown, Classic Birch, etc.) and no basic setting info (nozzle temp, bed temp, speed, etc.). Such a pain to not see all needed info on the spool itself (especially when used on another non-Bambu printer or not with an AMS). And at least with my A1 with AMS Lite when I load these spools all I get is Bambu Lab PLA Wood, no specific info is shown and no color data. Just seems really frustrating. Is there a reason Bambu leaves all this pertinent info OFF their spools?
Generally the info isn’t needed to be printed on spool in the Bambu ecosphere. The whole idea of the RFID system is that the AMS will auto recognize the filament and the slicer handles the rest.
Printing all of that information on the outside of the spool only caters to the select few that print without an AMS or outside of the Bambu ecosphere.
This being said, PLA wood filament is a pretty new release and could probably have better documentation.
Yes, the info for the specific wood filament is on the box. But do you keep the box after unloading the filament and printing with it? Maybe some do, but it’s heading to the recycling bin for me.
Not sure I agree that most Bambu filament users are ONLY in the Bambu ecosphere. They have good filament and many non-Bambu printer users use their filament (I have several different printers and now use Bambu filament as well). Just think I should be able to pick up ANY roll of filament and have all basic info about that roll right on the roll so I don’t have to dig around to find it. Maybe I’m on an island by myself … but I like the view here (lol!).
You do see the image right yes i believe its a better way to prevent moisture build up by keeping the filament in its box, especially after its been opened , two printer boxes also
The paper box is not helping anything. Paper absorbs moisture and puts it in closer contact with the filament, not good. Can’t believe Bambu recommends that. Personally I store all my filament spools in air tight containers with printed desiccant holders (using reusable desiccant) installed in the center of all spools. This keeps my filament as moisture free as possible and I generally also dry in my filament dryer for several hours before use (regardless of filament type). Also my desiccant containers are made from PETG so they run through the drier with the spools which keeps the desiccant continually dry.
As long as its absorbed by the cardboard , were good , even more so as the spool gets smaller with use, i have little desicant packets that come with it also, plus the spool keeps it from contacting the cardboard thats absorbing moisture
no one said it was recommended by bambu , i also keep moisture circulating in a dryer so as not to make it briitle from over drying
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I believe enviroment would be/is the biggest denominator for how you keep filaments ,i live in the uk so humidty isnt much of a problem ,even for filament left on an ams in the open for over a month