HIPS settings for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
A starting profile for printing HIPS on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (256 × 256 × 256 mm, enclosed, direct drive). Tune from here with a temperature tower and a flow test.
| Setting | Starting value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 230–250 °C (start 240) |
| Bed temperature | 90–110 °C (start 100) |
| Print speed | 50 mm/s |
| First layer speed | 20 mm/s |
| Layer height | 0.2 mm (0.12–0.28) |
| Retraction distance | 0.6 mm |
| Retraction speed | 30 mm/s |
| Part cooling fan | 10% |
| Enclosure | Close the door |
| Drying before use | 65 °C for 4 h |
This is a well-matched combination: the printer meets the material's requirements without compromise.
Why these values
The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is a direct-drive machine, so retraction can stay short (around 0.6 mm). Its usable speed is around 500 mm/s, so the 50 mm/s above is within the comfortable range for this material.
Cooling is set to 10%: this material bonds poorly when cooled too fast, so the fan stays low.
Next steps
- Print a temperature tower across 230–250 °C and pick the cleanest band.
- Calibrate flow, then check the volumetric flow against your hotend.
- If something goes wrong, see the troubleshooting guide.
- Price the part with the cost calculator.