Bambu Lab X1 Carbon: The Complete Australian Review, Updated for 2026

Written by Jackson B.

Quick answer: Bambu Lab ended X1 Carbon production on 31 March 2026. It still gets firmware updates until 31 May 2027, security patches until 31 May 2029, and spare parts and support until 31 March 2031. A well-kept second-hand X1C is still a capable enclosed printer, but new buyers should look at the P2S or X2D.

When the X1 Carbon launched in 2022, it set the standard for fast, enclosed, self-calibrating printers with multi-colour support, and our own print farm still runs X1 Carbon printers. This review, updated in September 2026, covers where the X1C stands now that it has been retired, what replaced it, what it still does well, and what to check if you're buying one second-hand.

X1 Carbon status in 2026

Bambu Lab stopped producing the X1 series (the X1, X1 Carbon and X1E) on 31 March 2026. The printers haven't been abandoned: Bambu's end-of-life announcement sets out this support timeline.

In practice, an X1C keeps printing exactly as it does today, but it won't gain new features after May 2027. Over the long term, the parts to think about are the ones unique to the X1 series, such as the LiDAR module, touchscreen, toolhead board and camera, rather than everyday consumables like nozzles and build plates.

What replaced the X1 Carbon

Bambu Lab hasn't named a one-for-one replacement, but two printers now cover what X1C buyers were after.

Bambu Lab P2S: the everyday enclosed printer

Launched in October 2025, the P2S has the same 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume as the X1C, a 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle, a 110°C bed, a 5-inch touchscreen, a 1080p camera and an activated carbon filter, and the Combo pairs it with the AMS 2 Pro. It has no LiDAR and no active chamber heating, but for PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS and fibre-filled blends it covers most of what X1C owners use their printers for.

Bambu Lab X2D: the new X-series printer

Launched in April 2026, the X2D adds a second, mechanically switched nozzle for supports or a second material, active chamber heating up to 65°C and a 120°C bed. Its build volume is 256 × 256 × 260 mm on the main nozzle, and it works with the AMS 2 Pro and AMS HT. Like the P2S it has no LiDAR; an optional Vision Encoder is available for high-accuracy motion calibration. At its Australian launch it was around $1,050, or around $1,350 with the AMS 2 Pro.

If you need a much bigger build volume or 350°C materials, the H2S and H2D sit above both. Our P1S vs X1C comparison shows where each printer fits.

What the X1 Carbon still does well

Setup and calibration

The X1C arrives largely assembled and runs its own calibration routine: bed levelling, vibration compensation and, using its LiDAR sensor, first layer inspection and flow calibration. You don't touch a bed screw or set a Z offset by hand. That hands-off setup is a big reason so many X1Cs ended up in print farms, including ours.

Print quality and speed

CoreXY motion with input shaping lets the X1C print quickly without the ringing an older bedslinger would show at the same speed. Bambu Studio's default profiles still produce clean PLA and PETG prints, and they remain a good starting point for OzFDM filament.

Materials

The enclosure keeps draughts away from ASA and ABS, and the X1C ships with a hardened steel nozzle, so carbon fibre and glass fibre blends such as PETG-CF and ASA-CF can go straight on. For outdoor parts in Australian conditions, ASA is the standout; our ASA on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon profile has the settings.

Nylon and polycarbonate are possible, but without active chamber heating they need more care than on an X2D or H2 series printer. Our X1C profiles for PA-CF carbon fibre nylon and polycarbonate are a good place to start.

AMS and software

The X1C works with the original AMS and with the AMS 2 Pro, which can dry filament at up to 65°C. Up to four units can be chained for 16 colours or materials. Bambu Studio supports the X1C fully, and OrcaSlicer remains a popular alternative for advanced calibration. All our X1C settings are collected on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon printer page.

Who should still consider an X1 Carbon

• Print farms and businesses already running X1Cs, where matching machines, spare parts and tested profiles matter more than new features.
• Makers who find a well-kept second-hand unit for clearly less than a new P2S.
• People who mainly print PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS and fibre-filled blends, and don't need a heated chamber or a second nozzle.

If you're buying new, want feature updates beyond mid-2027, or print nylon and polycarbonate often, the P2S or X2D is the better buy.

Buying a second-hand X1 Carbon: what to check

• Account binding: ask the seller to unbind the printer from their Bambu Lab account before handover so you can bind it to yours.
• Firmware and calibration: update to the current firmware and run the full calibration. It should complete without errors.
• Test print: watch it print something before you pay if you can, and listen for grinding or rattling from fans and motors.
• Hotend and nozzle: look for clogs, heavy nozzle wear and damaged heater or thermistor wiring.
• Motion system: with the printer off, move the toolhead by hand. It should glide without gritty spots, and the belts should feel evenly tensioned.
• LiDAR and camera: check the lenses are clean and undamaged, and that first layer inspection runs.
• Build plate and enclosure: check the plate is flat and undamaged, and look for cracked glass, broken hinges or missing panels.
• AMS: if one is included, load and unload a spool in every slot to check feeding and retraction.
• Paperwork: ask for the original proof of purchase and any repair history.

Budget for a fresh nozzle, a spare build plate and new desiccant so you start with known-good consumables. Bambu's parts and support commitment for the X1 series runs until March 2031.

Shop the materials in this guide

• ASA Filament 1.75 mm (1 kg): UV-resistant outdoor parts that suit the X1C's enclosure.
• ABS+ Filament 1.75 mm (1 kg): tough, heat-resistant indoor parts.
• PETG-CF Filament 1.75 mm (1 kg): stiff, matte parts using the X1C's hardened nozzle.
• ASA-CF Filament 1.75 mm (1 kg): stiff outdoor parts with a carbon fibre finish.
• PA6-CF Filament 1.75 mm (1 kg): engineering parts, printed with extra care on an unheated chamber.

Frequently asked questions

When did Bambu Lab stop making the X1 Carbon?

Production of the X1, X1 Carbon and X1E ended on 31 March 2026. Any X1C for sale now is remaining stock or second-hand.

How long will the X1 Carbon be supported?

Bambu Lab will release firmware updates with features and bug fixes until 31 May 2027, security patches until 31 May 2029, and supply spare parts and technical support until 31 March 2031.

Is the X2D a direct replacement for the X1 Carbon?

It is the new X-series printer with a similar build volume, but it works differently. It adds a second nozzle, active chamber heating and a 120°C bed, and drops the X1C's LiDAR in favour of an optional Vision Encoder.

Can the X1 Carbon use the AMS 2 Pro?

Yes. The AMS 2 Pro works with X1 series printers, including its filament drying function, which reaches up to 65°C.

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