I see you printed both the razor and scraper from the onboard library in the Bambu printer there is also tool you can print from the same library called "Bambu labs sticker applicator" that helps you align the cool plate and the sticker it has 2 pegs that fit into the 2 hole on the cool plate and the sticker and fits perfect. once you have it aligned you can use the tool to smooth the sticker onto the plate also I think there's 2 one to print solid color and one to print in 2 colors with the Bambu logo on it.
At the time of this video Bambu did not have any support on there site on how to replace the sticker. I thought at that time it would be good to show this in a video. Early adoption in the kickstarter but now I know and have printed this tool,. I also just printed the new Spools that are in the list for the Bambu Lab filament,.
Excellent video. Thank you. One minor point : at 7:55 do not touch the plate with your fingers after you've cleaned and degreased it so carefully. And do this in a well ventilated space if you use alcohol.
This is so easy this way and so simple at the same time - but i've never thought about this strategy by myself (...), so thanks for having shared this.
Good job making a video that was needed! My sticker bubbled the first time that I used the other side for carbon fiber PA, so I will be buying another plate for high temp 🤔
I think we can also use a BuildTak sticker on the Bambu plate and it is installed in the same way. It's good for all temperatures and supposedly doesn't need a glue stick for easy print removal after printing. I'm 53 years old and who would've guessed I would need to lookup instructions to install stickers? Ha! But it really was a helpful video, thank you.👍
Thanks for making a video for this. This is a great strategy for avoiding bubbles. I have not yet replaced my first plate sticker but yesterday I did notice some bubbles on mine, so I need to do it. My concern however is, I have not actually printed a whole lot on this printer, and I already need to replace the sticker. This may not be sustainable. Other than that, this printer is truly ahead of its time.
I found the kind of material matters, I did not have an issue with the sticker until I printed with Carbon Fiber at 100C for the bed. I do see what you are saying as my printer is not that used or old.
Great video thank! The hot plate is a bit more effort to remove the sticker. It’s “thinner and softer” the the cool plate. Recommend heating to 50 and peeling it then. You might have heat it a few times to get it to lift cleanly.
I think its when it starts looking bad after cleaning or Bubbles from the sticker and any rips in the sheet replace it. they are cheep to purchase more from Bambu Lab.
I figured this process would be such a pain I just ordered extra cool plates, but this video shows it really isnt that bad so I guess I have some extra plates now...
I received my extra cool plates yesterday. I should have just ordered more stickers, The replacement I did on Camera was my first attempt on that replacement.
I just got my printer 2 days ago was there a shipping cover over that sticker? When you set it up? I am have issue with the first layer sticking to the plate but not the printed part
This plate is a cool plate so no heat. if you have issues with sticking then change the temp of the filament to 60c and if that does not work add some glue.
Thanks. This tape process is a bit of a PITA...is there anyway to avoid having to do it? a Special plate I can buy, and/or special care I can take to avoid damaging a sticker, etc?
I always try and take care of the plate, with that said, Using glue or just printing in the same spot can damage this sheet, since its not a flex plate but a plastic sheet it will be more easily damaged. If you change out to a spring steel sheet the lidar will not work anymore to test the 1st layer of your print so it would be better to get used to replacing this sticker.. I hope this video helped in the process!
This is a neat way to apply that sticker. So I'm guessing for bamboo we will go through this a lot. How soon did you have to replace this sheet on your build plate?
this replacement was about 1 month but I was washing the flex cool plate with hot water and sope, I think this caused bubbles to start and destroyed the sticker.
@@kenstechlab I watched some other video where they spoke about cleaning the build plate with IPA but yes, I have ordered an extra build plate and textured one just in case. I can't possibly get anything in my country for this device quickly at all so better to have spares handy.
Before mounting the new sticker, try to save the old one, glue the old one again, or if you do not want to unglue and glue again, try putting the plate in engineering mode and raise the temperature to 260 degrees for 15 minutes. The bubbles should disappear. Bye. Tony.
I printed out the proper tool for doing this the other week, but it was quite the hassle to use. Didn't turn out too bad, but I think I'll go back to doing it this way :)
After I made this video, I to printed out the tool. It was different and hard to manage. I see the spots for the cut outs but I think with the tool its easer to make a mistake with the placement, I will try to make a quick update using the tool and see the difference.
@@kenstechlab I use the tool from the internal memory and it’s easy. Was a two minutes job without any bubbles or else. I also heat the bed to 100*C and put the sheet, with the sticker facing to the heat bed, inside and switch off the printer and let it there settling over night. It helped also with the bubbles from the factory applied sticker a little bit.
Love to see my mini scraper all over Bambu reviews 8:42 =) Wish Bambu replied to my emails...10 emails over 5 months and still no reply... Prusa replies in 24 hours... All I'm gonna say =)
Ideally when using a razor to remove the sheet from the plate, you want to use it in "fail safe mode" i.e. holding it so if it slips, it does not go straightforward into your other hand, makes it a little harder to get into that position because you need to push the other side of the plate against something replacing the function of what your other hand was doing. (timecode 3:35)
If you used an adjacent edge, you could have stood it on end on the desk to get the perfect alignment and then tape the other edge still sticking up. Also, you touched the plate in a bunch of places with your hands depositing OIL after you IPAed it. Suggest wearing gloves after IPA.
That is all true. With this printer being part of the Kickstarter I had to replace this before there was any info on the internet about doing this. I had to make my own rule at that time. It did work out perfectly as I still have that same sticker on my printer to this day. I will be making a new video as I need to replace it again.
If the sticker bubbles, you can peel it back and then squeegee it back on again and you are good to go. You don't have to replace the sheet just because of bubbles.
At the time I made this video, after searching Google, the only instructions were to use tape and apply the sticker. I am so glad that it has become better and better over time.
I’m allergic to this whole situation lol. I got the textured two sided pei with my x1c, and bought a smooth one to go with it. It also came with a “cool” sheet and sticker, I’ll never ever ever use them. Ever.
the problem is their manufacturer uses an absolute garbage adhesive. i purchased the high temp plate because my cool plate did the same thing within a few prints. high temp did the same thing in less than a day. used glue on both. i made a support ticket and it took them days to get back to me with a very lengthy response on a bandaid solution by re sticking it and using their press tool. they need a need supplier asap.
That sticker change is still the same one I have on there now. Out of all my printers the X1C is my most used printer and the cool plate is what I use. I do add a layer between the print and the cool plate though.
@@kenstechlab I am amazed! There must be a huge quality issues in production, because my factory supplied plate has glue separation, and I have not had a single large print in PLA that has not had a warped bottom. With the textured PEI plate it is just so easy and prints come out perfect. I had huge amounts of failed prints on the Cool Plate.
Thanks for providing this video; its always good to have a visual along with the written instructions.
I see you printed both the razor and scraper from the onboard library in the Bambu printer
there is also tool you can print from the same library called "Bambu labs sticker applicator"
that helps you align the cool plate and the sticker
it has 2 pegs that fit into the 2 hole on the cool plate and the sticker and fits perfect.
once you have it aligned you can use the tool to smooth the sticker onto the plate also
I think there's 2 one to print solid color and one to print in 2 colors with the Bambu logo on it.
At the time of this video Bambu did not have any support on there site on how to replace the sticker. I thought at that time it would be good to show this in a video. Early adoption in the kickstarter but now I know and have printed this tool,. I also just printed the new Spools that are in the list for the Bambu Lab filament,.
Good tip. Thank you!
This was so helpful, Ken! Thank you so much for making this guide! 👏
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video. Thank you. One minor point : at 7:55 do not touch the plate with your fingers after you've cleaned and degreased it so carefully. And do this in a well ventilated space if you use alcohol.
I’m going to have to do this in the near future, so this video is timely and useful. Excellent demo!
Glad it was helpful!
This is so easy this way and so simple at the same time - but i've never thought about this strategy by myself (...), so thanks for having shared this.
You're very welcome!
Good job making a video that was needed! My sticker bubbled the first time that I used the other side for carbon fiber PA, so I will be buying another plate for high temp 🤔
Thank you so muc h for this. I almost can't wait until I need to do this.
I have not changed mine again since this video. I think that I will do anotherone with the Bambu Lab tool this time to see the difference.
Liked, subscribed and hit the bell for notifications. Thanks for the video! X1-Carbon user and little tips and tricks like this really help.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to do this.
My pleasure, I will try to make a new video using the printed tool sometime in the future, Probably next time I replace the sticker. lol
This was awesome. We need more short video how-tos like this. :)
More to come!
Thank you for making this! Very hepful!
Nice work ken, keep it up!
Thank you
I would never of thought of the this method, thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Wow, great job! Thank you for uploading this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think we can also use a BuildTak sticker on the Bambu plate and it is installed in the same way. It's good for all temperatures and supposedly doesn't need a glue stick for easy print removal after printing. I'm 53 years old and who would've guessed I would need to lookup instructions to install stickers? Ha! But it really was a helpful video, thank you.👍
Thank you, I just turned 58 myself and always looking at tech and what needs to be done,
Thanks, this was useful. Well explained.
Thanks for making a video for this. This is a great strategy for avoiding bubbles. I have not yet replaced my first plate sticker but yesterday I did notice some bubbles on mine, so I need to do it. My concern however is, I have not actually printed a whole lot on this printer, and I already need to replace the sticker. This may not be sustainable. Other than that, this printer is truly ahead of its time.
I found the kind of material matters, I did not have an issue with the sticker until I printed with Carbon Fiber at 100C for the bed. I do see what you are saying as my printer is not that used or old.
Great Job 😀
Thank you. I need to do it again very soon!
There is another large paddle like print that I believe is for smoothing on the sticker, helpful video!
I did print that out after I was reading some of the comments, I find that to be bulky to use.
Very well done thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Was Helpful video..Ty
Glad to hear that!
Thank you. Very helpful
Glad to hear that!
Thanks! very helpful! i'm not there yet but the knowledge is helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Ken!
You're welcome!
Often you don't need a new sticker. Just peel back the existing sticker beyond the bubbles and restick.
I thought about doing that but then I could not make this instruction video lol...
You just saved me a sticker my man! Perfect now :)
Really useful, thanks m8👍😎
No problem 👍
Great video thank! The hot plate is a bit more effort to remove the sticker. It’s “thinner and softer” the the cool plate. Recommend heating to 50 and peeling it then. You might have heat it a few times to get it to lift cleanly.
Thanks for the tip!
thank you for this video! how do you know when it's time to replace the sheet though?
I think its when it starts looking bad after cleaning or Bubbles from the sticker and any rips in the sheet replace it. they are cheep to purchase more from Bambu Lab.
Very goog technique!
it seemed to work the best for me. I still have that same sheet on today.
I figured this process would be such a pain I just ordered extra cool plates, but this video shows it really isnt that bad so I guess I have some extra plates now...
I received my extra cool plates yesterday. I should have just ordered more stickers, The replacement I did on Camera was my first attempt on that replacement.
Simple solution use good quality glue like separator. You avoid surface bubbles and wear.
Great tip! Thank you, I purchased a few just incase.
@@kenstechlab it work for my past last two years… on glass place with cheap Anycubic printer.
good tip
I just got my printer 2 days ago was there a shipping cover over that sticker? When you set it up? I am have issue with the first layer sticking to the plate but not the printed part
This plate is a cool plate so no heat. if you have issues with sticking then change the temp of the filament to 60c and if that does not work add some glue.
Thanks. This tape process is a bit of a PITA...is there anyway to avoid having to do it? a Special plate I can buy, and/or special care I can take to avoid damaging a sticker, etc?
I always try and take care of the plate, with that said, Using glue or just printing in the same spot can damage this sheet, since its not a flex plate but a plastic sheet it will be more easily damaged. If you change out to a spring steel sheet the lidar will not work anymore to test the 1st layer of your print so it would be better to get used to replacing this sticker.. I hope this video helped in the process!
thanks for the i have an bambu labe p1s and Accidentlly buy one even now my father has one
your welcome, glad I could help.
I didn't get it absolutely perfect, but the error margin is like, .00001% so it's enough for when I eventually got to do this again. I say it works!
I think it will be perfect!, if you make a mistake just do it again. no problem..
This is a neat way to apply that sticker. So I'm guessing for bamboo we will go through this a lot. How soon did you have to replace this sheet on your build plate?
this replacement was about 1 month but I was washing the flex cool plate with hot water and sope, I think this caused bubbles to start and destroyed the sticker.
@@kenstechlab I watched some other video where they spoke about cleaning the build plate with IPA but yes, I have ordered an extra build plate and textured one just in case. I can't possibly get anything in my country for this device quickly at all so better to have spares handy.
Before mounting the new sticker, try to save the old one, glue the old one again, or if you do not want to unglue and glue again, try putting the plate in engineering mode and raise the temperature to 260 degrees for 15 minutes. The bubbles should disappear.
Bye.
Tony.
That is great advice, the more we learn the better we print!
I printed out the proper tool for doing this the other week, but it was quite the hassle to use.
Didn't turn out too bad, but I think I'll go back to doing it this way :)
After I made this video, I to printed out the tool. It was different and hard to manage. I see the spots for the cut outs but I think with the tool its easer to make a mistake with the placement, I will try to make a quick update using the tool and see the difference.
@@kenstechlab I used the tool to do the alignment so I could tape it evenly. Then I used your video for the rest. Cheers
@@kenstechlab I use the tool from the internal memory and it’s easy. Was a two minutes job without any bubbles or else. I also heat the bed to 100*C and put the sheet, with the sticker facing to the heat bed, inside and switch off the printer and let it there settling over night. It helped also with the bubbles from the factory applied sticker a little bit.
Love to see my mini scraper all over Bambu reviews 8:42 =) Wish Bambu replied to my emails...10 emails over 5 months and still no reply... Prusa replies in 24 hours... All I'm gonna say =)
Were you saying that you created the little plastic scraper that is on the internal print list of all Bambu printers?
@@kenstechlab yes :)
Ideally when using a razor to remove the sheet from the plate, you want to use it in "fail safe mode" i.e. holding it so if it slips, it does not go straightforward into your other hand, makes it a little harder to get into that position because you need to push the other side of the plate against something replacing the function of what your other hand was doing. (timecode 3:35)
Great Advice, It always scars me when using knifes.
I once cut my finger tips on a tin of corn-beef@@kenstechlab - the one that has the key that you roll the tab then pull the lid...
The tape is a good tip... I freehanded mine and it worked out great, but there was a bit of anxiety, NGL lol
Just wanted to let ya know that I have just replaced it again this long after that video was made,
If you used an adjacent edge, you could have stood it on end on the desk to get the perfect alignment and then tape the other edge still sticking up. Also, you touched the plate in a bunch of places with your hands depositing OIL after you IPAed it. Suggest wearing gloves after IPA.
That is all true. With this printer being part of the Kickstarter I had to replace this before there was any info on the internet about doing this. I had to make my own rule at that time. It did work out perfectly as I still have that same sticker on my printer to this day. I will be making a new video as I need to replace it again.
If the sticker bubbles, you can peel it back and then squeegee it back on again and you are good to go. You don't have to replace the sheet just because of bubbles.
I thought of that but at the time bambu did not have any info on the replacement so I thought it would make a good video.
Minus the breathing. Useful video.
Thank you. that was early and I am working on it.
someone has been printing zou ghosts :)
The printer has a file in firmware for a proper tool to do this.
no messing with tape.
At the time I made this video, after searching Google, the only instructions were to use tape and apply the sticker. I am so glad that it has become better and better over time.
@@kenstechlab yes, its getting better and better
Shame you touched the bed again after the cleaning with the ipa, hope that doesn’t cause an issue
I know right., I gave myself a big lecture about that.
I’m allergic to this whole situation lol. I got the textured two sided pei with my x1c, and bought a smooth one to go with it. It also came with a “cool” sheet and sticker, I’ll never ever ever use them. Ever.
Also will never use glue stick on PLA.
100% perfect prints hundreds of times.
I love the cool sheet, it works very well for me. The textured I always get a fail for not sticking. :)
the problem is their manufacturer uses an absolute garbage adhesive. i purchased the high temp plate because my cool plate did the same thing within a few prints. high temp did the same thing in less than a day. used glue on both. i made a support ticket and it took them days to get back to me with a very lengthy response on a bandaid solution by re sticking it and using their press tool. they need a need supplier asap.
I agree, With the new P1, there is no more lidar so a normal flex steel plate will work.
I guess they didn't have the printed tool 6 months ago th-cam.com/video/W1EMD77gOkQ/w-d-xo.html it's not so bad now.
not at that time.
There is no S in Bambu Lab.
Yea, I know. it just sounds better :) Really I get nervous and it slips,
Cutting towards your hand, yikes!
I hate cutting anything with a knife or razer blade. Always afraid of cutting my self.
Mouth breathing is unhealthy. joe rogan
Sorry that you hear that. I have been trying to stop with the mic able to pick up everything.
Just don't bother with the cool plate - it is absolute junk.
The PEI plate is just such an upgrade
That sticker change is still the same one I have on there now. Out of all my printers the X1C is my most used printer and the cool plate is what I use. I do add a layer between the print and the cool plate though.
@@kenstechlab I am amazed! There must be a huge quality issues in production, because my factory supplied plate has glue separation, and I have not had a single large print in PLA that has not had a warped bottom.
With the textured PEI plate it is just so easy and prints come out perfect. I had huge amounts of failed prints on the Cool Plate.
Bambulab has its own tutorial: th-cam.com/video/W1EMD77gOkQ/w-d-xo.html
That is great that Bambu finally made the video, I could have used that when I changed my sticker.