Does PrintHive work with the Bambu Lab X2D?
Yes. PrintHive connects to the X2D through Hive Link · LAN MQTT. Check the support rows below before you connect your printer.
- Does PrintHive work with the X2D?
- Yes
- How does it connect?
- Hive Link · LAN MQTT
- Does it need the Bambu cloud?
- No · LAN-only
- Live status?
- Yes
- Remote start + Smart Queue?
- Yes
- Filament assignment?
- Yes · 2 nozzles · AMS + 2 EXT
- Live video?
- Not yet
- Auto Bed Clear?
- Not yet
- Hex + MCP?
- Yes · Status and filament
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Connect your X2D in three steps
- 1Install Hive Link on a computer on the same network as the printer.
- 2Turn on LAN-only mode on the printer. Copy its Access code, Serial number, and IP address.
- 3Add the printer in PrintHive. Enter Printer Name, select Printer Make "Bambu Lab" and Printer Model "X2D", and select the Host that runs Hive Link. Enter IP Address, Access code, and Serial number.
Filament assignment
Assign job filaments to AMS slots or the left and right external spools. Check the nozzle and filament assignments before you start the job.
Filament assignment demo
desk-organizer_3color.3mfAMS A · L
- A1PLA Basic Jade White
- A2PLA Basic Black
- A3PLA Matte Mandarin Orange
- A4PLA Basic Cyan
HT · R
- HT1PETG HF Blue
EXT-L
- EXT-LEmpty
EXT-R
- EXT-REmpty
Demo job and loaded slots. No printer connection. Solid = exact match. Dashed = substitution. Select a job filament to reroute it. An occupied slot becomes a Shared Slot.
Jade White: none, no slot assigned. Mandarin Orange: none, no slot assigned. Blue: none, no slot assigned.
Limits
- Live video · Not yet. Live video is not supported by this printer connection.
- Auto Bed Clear · Not yet. This model is not in the Stage 1 Production Support Set.
FAQ
- How do I set up the connection for the X2D?
- Install Hive Link on a computer on the same network as the printer. Turn on LAN-only mode on the printer. Copy its Access code, Serial number, and IP address. Add the printer in PrintHive. Enter Printer Name, select Printer Make "Bambu Lab" and Printer Model "X2D", and select the Host that runs Hive Link. Enter IP Address, Access code, and Serial number.
- How does filament assignment work on the X2D?
- Assign job filaments to AMS slots or the left and right external spools. Check the nozzle and filament assignments before you start the job.
- How does PrintHive get video from the X2D?
- PrintHive does not have a supported video connection for this model yet.