Bambu Lab A1 Combo: Two Months of Easy Multicolor 3D Printing

Bambu Lab A1 AMS Version: Multicolor printing freedom lets even beginners explore their creative limits!

As a beginner obsessed with creative design, I agonized over the decision before buying the Bambu Lab A1 AMS multicolor set. After using it for two months, I was completely won over. It has been my best-value technology purchase of the year.

I have to praise the unboxing and installation experience first: you do not need any professional knowledge. The compartmentalized packaging was exceptionally precise, with the main printer, AMS Lite multicolor module and tool kit held securely, arriving without any transport damage. The accessory package was very complete, including a build-plate sticker and lubricant, so beginners do not need to buy extra supplies. Installing the AMS module was very simple: align it with the printer interface and gently click it into place. The spool holders attach directly to the gantry, and feeding the filament through the tubes was smooth. Following the manual, I finished everything in 20 minutes, which was much easier than I expected.

The AMS multicolor function is genuinely addictive. It supports automatic switching between four colors, so I no longer had to pause the printer and change filament by hand; printing complex color schemes became almost hands-free. I used it to print a rainbow unicorn, a compartmentalized storage box and cartoon toys that my child liked. The color transitions were especially natural, the joins were neat without color bleeding, and details at a 0.2 mm layer height were clear and crisp. Even the edges of small patterns had no rough fringes. The biggest surprise was Bambu’s RFID filament recognition: when I changed between different brands of PLA and PETG, it automatically adapted the settings, so I did not have to guess at adjustments and succeeded on the first print.

The smart features and print quality were both excellent. Fifteen minutes after switching it on, automatic bed leveling, vibration compensation and flow calibration were complete, with no manual fiddling required. It genuinely felt ready to print out of the box. The claimed 500 mm/s high-speed printing was impressive: a 15 cm-tall Eiffel Tower was finished in three hours. Its cable-stayed structure had no layer breaks, the surface was smooth and refined, and it felt substantial in my hand. Operating noise was only in the 40-plus-decibel range, quieter than a refrigerator, so printing in my study late at night did not disturb my family. The phone app also let me monitor progress remotely when I was out, and power-loss recovery was a lifesaver: after power returned, the printer resumed precisely without wasting filament.

Bambu’s community ecosystem also deserves praise. The official model community has a huge number of free models, and experienced creators have already prepared multicolor printing plans, so I did not need to model or adjust parameters myself. I could download a model and print it directly. The storage boxes and camera protective case I printed were not only attractive but also particularly durable; even when dropped on the floor, they did not break easily. Their practicality was excellent.

My only small disappointment was that multicolor printing produced a small amount of filament waste. Compared with the hassle and failure rate of changing filament by hand, however, I found the waste completely acceptable. At a price in the 2,000-plus range, the multicolor set felt unbeatable for value. It can meet the needs of beginners, family creative projects and small maker projects alike.

If you want to leave monotonous single-color printing behind but are worried that the operation will be complicated, the Bambu Lab A1 AMS version is an easy choice to recommend. It lowers the barrier to multicolor printing while bringing plenty of creative enjoyment and a sense of achievement. I strongly recommend it to anyone who loves creative projects.