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HIPS settings for the Bambu Lab A1 mini
Possible with tweaks
These are tuned starting settings for printing HIPS on the Bambu Lab A1 mini. The Bambu Lab A1 mini has a direct-drive extruder and an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 235°C and the bed to 80°C. HIPS is a break-away or limonene-dissolvable support best paired with ABS in an enclosure.
235°C
Hotend
80°C
Bed
63 mm/s
Speed
0%
Part fan
Recommended HIPS profile
| Hotend temperature | 235°C (tower 225–245°C) |
| Bed temperature | 80°C |
| Print speed | 63 mm/s |
| Retraction | 1 mm (direct drive) |
| Part cooling fan | 0% |
| Bed adhesion | Pairs with ABS; dissolves in limonene. |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4 mm is fine |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
⚠️ HIPS warps without an enclosure and the Bambu Lab A1 mini is open-frame. Block drafts, raise the bed temp, and add a brim; for tall parts an enclosure is strongly recommended.
⚠️ This material prefers a 100°C bed but the Bambu Lab A1 mini tops out at 80°C; use extra adhesion help such as glue stick.
💡 Best uses for HIPS: dissolvable supports for ABS.
FAQ
- What temperature should I print HIPS on the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
- Start at 235°C for the hotend and 80°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 225–245°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for HIPS on this printer?
- Around 63 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Bambu Lab A1 mini. This printer can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.
- What retraction should I use?
- Use about 1 mm of retraction (direct drive needs very little). If you see stringing with HIPS, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for HIPS on the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
- Yes — HIPS really wants an enclosure and the Bambu Lab A1 mini is open, so expect warping on large parts without one.