Quick Start: Your First 3D Print
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This guide helps you complete your first print quickly using your Bambu Lab printer and Bambu Studio.  
You do not need to understand all settings—just follow the steps in order.

Before You Start
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Make sure you have:

- Printer powered on and connected
- PLA filament loaded (recommended for first print)
- Bambu Studio installed on your computer
- Stable Wi-Fi connection
- Printer placed on a flat, stable surface

Step 1 — Power On and Setup Printer
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1. Turn on the printer
2. Follow the on-screen setup:

   - Select language
   - Connect to Wi-Fi
   - Run automatic calibration

This usually takes 5–10 minutes.

Step 2 — Open Bambu Studio
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Launch **Bambu Studio** on your computer.

1. Sign in to your account
2. Add your printer
3. Make sure the printer status shows **Online**

Step 3 — Choose a Simple Model
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1. Open the built-in model library
2. Select a simple, small model

Tip:
Start with a basic object to reduce print time and failure risk.

Step 4 — Slice the Model
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1. Click **Slice**
2. Wait for the preview to generate

No need to change settings for your first print.

Step 5 — Send to Printer
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1. Click **Print**
2. Select your printer
3. Confirm the print job

Step 6 — Start Printing
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1. Ensure PLA filament is properly loaded
2. Start the print

The printer will automatically:

- Heat up
- Calibrate
- Begin printing

Step 7 — Check the First Layer
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The first layer is critical for success.

Check:

- Filament sticks evenly to the plate
- Lines are smooth and continuous
- No edge lifting or warping

If it looks wrong, stop the print and retry.

After Printing
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1. Wait for the build plate to cool
2. Remove the printed object carefully
3. Inspect the result

Common Beginner Mistakes
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- Using complex models too early
- Changing settings without understanding them
- Ignoring first layer problems

You’re Done 🎉
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You have completed your first 3D print.

Next steps:

- Try more simple models
- Learn basic material settings (PLA, PETG)
- Check the troubleshooting section when needed