Bambu Lab A1 Mini Slicer Profile for Sunlu PLA Meta
The Bambu Lab A1 Mini printing Sunlu PLA Meta (PLA) performs best at 205°C nozzle / 55°C bed with 0.8mm retraction. Tested by MiniMaker.
🧪 Always Print a Temp Tower First. 3D printing results vary with ambient temperature, humidity, and machine variation. The settings below are community-tested starting points — run a temperature tower calibration before committing to a large print. Especially for new spools of filament.
🔧 Slicer Parameters
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 205°C | 195–215°C |
| Bed Temperature | 55°C | 50–60°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.8 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 35 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 18 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 35°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Bambu Lab A1 Mini | Brand | Sunlu |
| Type | Open Bed Slinger | Material | PLA Meta (PLA) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Stainless Steel 0.4mm | Drying | 50°C / 4hrs |
💡 Maker's Notes: PLA Meta prints cooler. A1 Mini's quick nozzle swap makes testing easy — print a temp tower
🔗 Other Filaments for Bambu Lab A1 Mini
Bambu Lab PLA Basic — 220°C / 60°C bed • PLABambu Lab PLA Matte — 225°C / 60°C bed • PLABambu Lab PETG Basic — 255°C / 80°C bed • PETGeSun PLA+ — 225°C / 60°C bed • PLAPolymaker PolyTerra PLA — 210°C / 55°C bed • PLA