Textured PEI Build Plate for Bambu Lab X1 X1C X1E P1P P1S A1, Flexible Double Sided Smooth Textured PEI Spring Steel Sheet 257x257mm Good Adhesion Plate for Bambulab 3D Printer Series

I was looking for a smooth PEI plate for my Bambu X1C, and this combo plate looked like a good value. Two days of printing so far and everything adheres perfectly, with or without glue-stick. Printed some ASA yesterday (plate temp 105-110C) and currently running a PLA print (55C) and both worked beautifully. ASA (+glue stick) popped right off the plate with a quick flex as soon as it cooled a bit, and a test print of PLA had the same results. Great smooth surface for those that don't want a textured base. Fits the X1C heatbed perfectly, barcode sticker (a batch included in the package) seems to function, but will probably wash off after 2-3 washings so long-term it's best to disable build plate checking so the X1C will ignore the lack of barcode. I've washed it once, and was no more difficult than washing any other plate in that a little dish soap and warm water is all it really took.

I was excited to try this plate, but my experience was very disappointing. No matter what I try, I just can not get PETG to stick to this plate. After cleaning it with Dawn and hot water, I have tried different build plate selections (as recommended by the seller), different build plate temperatures, different Z-axis offsets, different first layer speeds, and nothing works. Not sure if I have just got a defective plate or if there is some secret setting I have missed, but I just can't recommend this plate. Shame I can't leave zero stars. EDIT Ideaformer's customer service was excellent. After I returned this plate, they sent me a new one with advice to reduce the Z offset to -0.06. I had to set it to -0.07, and increase the bed temperature to 70, but then the filament (Sunlu PETG) stuck without issues. Upgraded to 5 stars. Hope it keeps on working.

The reason prints don't stick to this, if that's what you are experiencing, is the surface needs to be 100% clean and dust-free. Clean using Dove dish soap and water, clean and wash thoroughly and dry using clean cloths. I use microfiber cloths, it works. Using PLA I run the bed temperature at 60 and 210 hotend. First layer MUST be run slow, I've had nothing fail running first layer 25. Second and the rest can go to 125/150 outer wall, 150-175 inner. Using a Bambu Lab P1S with AMS. Based on my results I can happily recommend this. The seller has also reached out to me to see if I was having any problems and I have been impressed with their commitment to the product and my satisfaction.

Really like the colourful transfer onto my prints. Makes for a great effect in lighting and especially in pieces that move and hit the light differently. Plate adhesion is great with both PLA and PETG and gets great print quality. Was surprised by the very smooth first layer. Quite reflective finish that is extremely smooth. Good value for my use.

Had issues with the build plates cupping or liftin up a corner or two even when on the magnetic bed. They worked just fine at PLA temps, but starting at hotter end of PETG I was having issues with the corners lifting from the magnetic base that the printer seemed to be able to push through. When printing ASA/PC the build plate warps to a near unusable state. Weirdly enough I tried some elastics around the levelling knobs and over the corners of the plate and it's eliminated the issue completely. Now that i've printed on it a few times with success it's good and the holo does come through quite nicely. I hade it work, it was still worth buying, but do consider printing temperatures and how magnetic your beds stay at high temperature. Update: vendor sent a replacement and it was somewhat better but still cupped in one direction. Had an idea and found out that an elastic to hold down the corners and it worked extremely well. The patterns come through nicely