Supplies:
⇢ Bambu H2D with Laser Combo
⇢ Amazing Filter for 3d & Laser by Bambu
⇢ Bambu Filament Starter 4 Pack Bundle
⇢ 49 Piece Bambu Laser Project Starter Pack

So, you just got your Bambu Lab H2D with the Laser Upgrade and you’re staring at this giant box wondering where to even start. Don’t worry — by the end of this video, you’ll have it unboxed, fully set up, your first 3D print done and the laser module installed and cutting. No skipping steps, no guessing. Let’s dive into it.

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If you’ve got the non-laser version, the first half of this video still applies to you — just skip ahead to whatever section you need. Timestamps are in the description.

Unboxing

Alright, let’s get this box open. It is very heavy, about 80 or so pounds, so seek help if you need it.

Bambu uses four clip fasteners on the bottom of the box — pop those off first. Then lift the outer box straight up. Underneath, you’ll find four pieces of tape on the bottom — remove those too.

Now, before you rip into anything, Bambu includes a quick start guide right on top. Read it. I know, I know, nobody reads instructions. But this one’s actually worth it because the packaging has changed a bit between batches and the guide will match exactly what’s in your box.

Next, take out the supply box and set it aside — we’ll need it later for the laser module. Now start removing the foam pieces and the air cushion.

Under that, you’ll see stickers on both sides — tear those open, then open the moisture-proof bag. This is a two-person lift. Grab a friend, grab your spouse, grab whoever’s nearby, and carefully lift it onto your work surface. Do not solo this. Your back will thank you.

Now let’s get all the packaging material off the printer. Take down the top cover and set it somewhere safe — we’ll put it back later. Take out the accessory box — this has your power cable, tools, and if you have the laser combo, the laser module accessories. Next, remove the foam above the AMS 2 Pro, then unscrew the fixture holding it in place.

There are plastic parts in the upper left and right corners — pop those off, then remove the two screws on the fixture, and lift the AMS 2 Pro out. Set it aside for now. Now remove the remaining foam, the four screws securing the heatbed, and — this is critical — the zip ties near the toolhead.

Do NOT cut the belt. Only cut the 3 zip ties. Pull the toolhead toward the front door and remove the foam behind it. Take out all the foam bits, tape all that stuff. There is a piece of foam underneath the print bed, that is easier to come out once you power this thing on, so hold off.

AIR PUMP SCREW — LASER COMBO ONLY

Okay, if you have the laser version, there’s one step you need to do right now before we go any further. There’s a screw securing the air pump inside the printer — you’ll see it marked. Loosen it slowly with the H2.0 Allen key. And I mean slowly.

This screw can fall inside the printer if you’re not careful, and nobody wants to fish a screw out of the electronics. Loosen it, catch it with your hand, and pull it out gently. If you have the non-laser version, skip this step entirely.

AMS 2 PRO SETUP

Time to get the AMS 2 Pro set up. Remove the protective film inside it. Now take the PTFE tube and insert one end into the filament outlet on the AMS 2 Pro. Push it until it can’t go any further — you’ll see it through the window on the buffer.

The other end goes into another coupler on the printer. Same thing — push until it stops.

Quick tip here — Bambu recommends the tube from the AMS to the H2D should be at least 600mm long for best performance. If yours is too long, you can trim it, but don’t go shorter than that.

Now connect the 6-pin cable — one end into any port on the AMS 2 Pro, the other end into the printer.

Grab the desiccant packs, remove their packaging, and place them back in the AMS.

Align the spool holder and slide it into place.

If you have a second PTFE tube for the spool holder, insert one end into the spool holder and the other end into the remaining printer coupler. Same rule — push until it stops. Place a spool of filament on the spool holder and feed it into the PTFE tube until it can’t go further.

You’ll be able to see the tubes in this little window inside the machine.

POWER ON & FIRST CALIBRATION

Alright, this is the moment of truth. Take out the safety key from the back of the machine and insert it. Plug in the power cord and flip the switch.

The screen will light up and walk you through the first calibration. Follow the on-screen instructions — it’ll handle the rest. Once calibration is done, remove the foam pieces that were under the heatbed. Yes, there’s still foam under there. Don’t forget this part.

FIRST 3D PRINT — BENCHY

Now let’s make sure everything works.

The classic test — Benchy. Load a filament spool into the AMS 2 Pro, push the feeder tab, and insert the filament until the LED light comes on. This smart machine will auto feed your filament, and know what kind and color it is! This is awesome.

Send Benchy to the printer and let it do its thing. This little boat is the universal 3D printer handshake — if Benchy prints clean, your H2D is good to go. And honestly, watching this thing print for the first time is just satisfying. You did it. The 3D printing side is done.

LASER MODULE — SAFETY FIRST

But here’s what nobody tells you. Before you even think about installing the laser module, we need to talk safety.

Make sure your front door, side windows, and top cover are all the laser safety versions — they’ll be marked. These must stay closed during laser operation.

And locate the emergency stop button. Remove the safety key from the back of the machine, insert the emergency stop button cable. Gently lift the right side of the machine and secure the stop button in place. Keep the spare safety key somewhere safe.

LASER MODULE — VENTILATION

Before we install the laser, we need to set up the smoke ventilation. Use the H2.0 Allen key and the four screws to fix the adapter onto the active chamber exhaust. Slide the pipe clamp onto one end of the ventilation pipe — that’s 100mm diameter, 2 meters long.

Wrap the clamped end completely around the adapter and tighten it clockwise. Route the other end outdoors. You can also use a smoke purifier if you have one, but either way, do not run the laser without ventilation. That smoke is not something you want to breathe.

I recommend the air purifier that Bambu makes. This thing is specially made for this, and it’s not playing around.

LASER MODULE INSTALLATION

Alright, here’s the main event — installing the laser module. Remove the build plate and lower the heatbed if you need more room. Make sure the printer is powered off and unplugged. Press the two top corners of the front cover and pop it off. Unlock the quick-release lever on the toolhead.

Now align the slots on the laser module with the toolhead and slide the module all the way down. You want the “Click” mark on the module aligned with the dented slot on the toolhead. Then push the quick-release lever down to lock it.

Next, plug in the power cord in the outlet underneath a rubber dust cover.

Now take the black air assist tube from the accessory box — insert one end into the coupler in the middle of the filament buffer and the other end into the laser module.

Tuck the tube into the clips on top of the cable chain and even it out so it’s not kinked anywhere. Put the top cover back on.

LASER SETUP CALIBRATION

Power the printer back on. Install the laser platform. Take the slats and press them into the slots on the laser base — you’ll hear a click when they’re seated.

Set the laser platform on the heatbed and align the two markers with the stoppers.

Then follow the prompts for the laser module begin setup calibration. Once that’s done, open the front door and remove the laser focal length calibration card.

FIRST LASER PROJECT — CORK COASTER

Time to see what this laser can actually do. We’re going to engrave and cut a cork coaster — simple, practical, and you’ll see both engraving and cutting in action.

The Bambu Suite will need to be downloaded separately from the Bambu Studio, to control the laser and plotter add-ons.

It will run you through a tutorial and show you how to make a cork coaster, with the sample materials included in the laser upgrade.

Place your cork sheet on the laser platform. Send your design from Bambu Studio and let the laser do its thing. And there it is — a cleanly engraved and cut cork coaster, fresh off the H2D.

Not bad for your first laser project in a 3D printer, right?

So let’s recap what we did. Unboxed the H2D, set up the AMS 2 Pro, powered on and calibrated, printed a Benchy, installed the laser module with ventilation, calibrated the laser, and cut a cork coaster.

That’s a full setup from box to first project on both the 3D printing and laser sides.

Thank you so much and happy crafting!