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ASA settings for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Great match
These are tuned starting settings for printing ASA on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon. The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon has a direct-drive extruder and an all-metal hotend in an enclosed chamber, so we set the hotend to 250°C and the bed to 100°C. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS and the better choice for parts left in the sun.
250°C
Hotend
100°C
Bed
63 mm/s
Speed
0%
Part fan
Recommended ASA profile
| Hotend temperature | 250°C (tower 240–260°C) |
| Bed temperature | 100°C |
| Print speed | 63 mm/s |
| Retraction | 1 mm (direct drive) |
| Part cooling fan | 0% |
| Bed adhesion | Hot bed + enclosure; very similar to ABS. |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4 mm is fine |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
💡 Best uses for ASA: outdoor parts, UV-resistant parts.
FAQ
- What temperature should I print ASA on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
- Start at 250°C for the hotend and 100°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 240–260°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for ASA on this printer?
- Around 63 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon. 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 ASA, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for ASA on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
- The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is enclosed, which is exactly what ASA needs for warp-free prints.