Bambu Lab A1 with AMS Lite Quick Start

Install Build Plate

Install the build plate with the correct orientation, aligning the edge with the heatbed.

Unlock Heatbed

1. Flip the base housing 90 degrees to the side opposite to the screen.
2. Use Allen Key H2 to remove the 4 highlighted screws at the bottom of the Base Housing to unlock the heatbed. Be careful when fully releasing the heatbed; use foam padding in the package to protect the heatbed from swinging.

Mate Base Housing & Printer Frame

1. Put the Printer Frame on the table.
2. Tilt the Base Housing about 45 degrees to pass through the Printer Frame. Use the screen as an indicator for orientation.
3. Align the slot with the Printer Frame as shown in the diagram.
4. Slowly lower the Base Housing until it is fully flush with the Printer Frame on the table.

Unlock Toolhead

1. Cut the ziptie and cardboard wrapped around the toolhead and X-axis.
2. Remove the zipties and foam paddings on the printer frame.

Remove Y-Axis Cover

1. Push the heatbed fully to the front end, where the screen is located.
2. Open the Y-axis cover.
3. Pull out the Y-axis cover gently.

Lock Base Housing

1. Install 10*ST3-23 Screws (For Base Housing) in the holes highlighted in green.
2. Push the heatbed to the other end.
3. Install 2*ST3-23 Screws (For Base Housing) in the holes highlighted in green.

Put Cover Back

1. Push the heatbed fully to the front end, where the screen is located.
2. Gently slide the Y-axis cover back into place.
3. Make sure to align the clip.

Place On Table

Turn the A1 90 degrees onto its rear, laying it on the edge of a table. It is recommended to cover the table with cardboard for protection. Please make sure the printer is secure on the table while following the steps.

Plug In Cable Box

1. Align the 2 clips on the cable box with the holes on the Base Housing.
2. Slide up the cable box until the Type-C cable clicks in place. (DO NOT force the insert.)
3. Make sure the cable box is flush in the slot, then screw in the pre-installed screw highlighted in green.

Plug In Connectors

1. Plug in the 3 harnesses according to color.
2. Tuck the harness into the cable slot and then close the cover.

Fold Out Touch Screen

Fold out the touch screen, ensuring it is in place as shown in the graph.

Install Purge Wiper

1. Slide the Purge Wiper unit into the slot at the end of the X-axis.
2. Install the 1*M3-12 screw from the accessory box to fix the Purge Wiper in place.

AMS lite Assembly

1. Put the AMS lite body on the stand, with the cable on the upward end.
2. Secure the AMS lite with the 4*BT3-6 screws (For AMS Stand) from the accessory box.
3. Slide the rotary spool holders on (all the way in), being careful to match colors to avoid damaging any parts.
4. Put AMS lite to the right side of the A1.
5. Insert short PTFE tubes into ports 1 and 2.
6. Insert all four PTFE tubes into the toolhead filament hub.
7. Insert long PTFE tubes into ports 3 and 4.
8. Clip the black data cable into the organizer.

(The recommended distance between A1 and AMS lite is 50mm as shown in the diagram.)

Spool Loading

Note: Press the release button to disengage the drive motor if the filament is stuck.

1. Push the spool all the way onto the spool retractor, ensuring it fully clicks into place.
2. Feed the filament into the filament inlet.

External Spool (for non-AMS use case)

1. Assemble the spool holder.
2. Connect the toolhead filament inlet (either one of four) and the filament guide with the 600mm PTFE tube as shown in the diagram.
3. Install the cable organizer as shown in the graph.
4. Hang filament spool on the spool holder then feed the filament line into the PTFE tube as shown in the diagram.

First Print

1. Press "Print Files" to access the preloaded models on the SD card.
2. Select the model you want to print.
3. Turn on "Use AMS" if you are using filaments on AMS. Turning on "Bed leveling" is recommended. Turn on "Timelapse" for timelapse video recording.

AMS Mapping

Map the actual filaments you have to the print file preset filaments. Note: It is recommended to use similar colors to match the preset. Otherwise, the flush setting might be inaccurate.