INSTALLATION GUIDE FILAFLEX 2.20mm: BAMBU LAB P2S

Install the 2.20 Hotend on your Bambu Lab P2S

More control, maximum stability, and zero drama with flexible filaments.

1. Introduction

This isn’t just a new nozzle. It’s the Filaflex 2.20 System: a larger internal diameter designed to prevent flexible filaments from compressing and losing drive. In this guide, we will transform your Bambu Lab P2S to print flexibles with industrial stability while maintaining 100% compatibility with standard 1.75mm rigid filaments.

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2. Preparation and Safety

Get ready to unlock the full potential of your Bambu Lab P2S with the Filaflex 2.20mm system. This section covers the essential tools and safety protocols required to perform a smooth hotend upgrade. By following this sequence, you will ensure a professional-grade setup, perfectly calibrated for high-speed flexible printing while maintaining full versatility for rigid materials.

Tools Required

Cutting Pliers.

Recreus Installation Kit & Hand-drill

Time required: 5-10 min

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⚠️ Help Legend:

🟢 INFO: Useful technical background.

🔵 PRO TIP: Expert technical advice.

🔴 SAFETY: Mandatory stop to avoid accidents.

3. Step by Step Hardware Installation

Follow this sequence to integrate the Filaflex 2.20 system into your P2S. Each phase is designed to facilitate assembly and ensure flow precision. We will start by accessing the print head, followed by the specific adjustments that unlock industrial-grade flexible printing. Take your time, follow the icons, and transform your machine into a high-performance flexible powerhouse.

Action 1: Unload the filament from the menu.

Action 2: Manually lower the print bed to create enough space to work comfortably.

Action 3: Turn off the power switch at the back and unplug the power cord.

Remove the glass: Take off the top glass cover to work comfortably from above.

Press the connector trigger to remove the Teflon feeding tube from the extruder.

The front cover is magnetic; remove it carefully.

🔴 SAFETY: The part cooling fan is attached to the cover. Disconnect its terminal gently, avoiding pulling directly on the wires.

🔴 SAFETY: Ensure the hotend is completely cool before touching it.

1. Remove the silicone sock.

2. Open the latches/screws holding the hotend in place.

3.Extract it from the machine.

This is the only additional procedure that enables simultaneous hybrid compatibility (1.75 mm and 2.20 mm).

Prepare the tool: Mount the drill bit in the included handle, leaving it as extended as possible for better access.

Bottom access: Insert the drill bit vertically from below. Rotate gently; the drill will advance without the need for brute force. The bit will make its own way; rotate twice and reverse the rotation to move forward.

The Limit: Stop as soon as you feel the drill bit reach the extruder gears.

Top access: Repeat the operation from the top, rotating gently until you see movement in the side gears.

🟢 INFO: By doing this, we gain a few microns of space so the 2.20 filament passes easily, without affecting precision when printing with 1.75 mm.

🔵 PRO TIP: You can store the tool away; you won't need it again.

🔴 SAFETY: Any physical modification may affect the manufacturer's official warranty; proceed at your own responsibility.

Blow through the channel or use a blower to remove any shavings or plastic residue from inside the channel.

Clean the shavings from the printer base as well.

Open your new Recreus 2.20 Hotend and place the new Recreus hotend in position and secure it firmly.

Replace the protective silicone sock.

Connection: Reattach the front cover, connecting the fan to its corresponding port.

Insert a short length of PTFE tube into the top entry of the extruder.

🟢 INFO: In this case and with flexibles, it is recommended to load the material manually. Let's see how it's done.

Turn on your 3D printer to start the final configuration process.

Moisture management: To optimize printing, you can use a side dryer for the filament spool. Find the bracket and further instructions below.

When working with the 2.20 system, we recommend introducing the filament manually initially.

From the control tab of your Bambu Lab, heat the nozzle to 245°C.

Activate the extrusion controls (clicking the down arrow) while pushing gently to perform a full purge and clear any residue from the channel.

🔵 PRO TIP: If the purged material flows in a steady, continuous thread, your installation is 90% successful!.

4. Slicer Configuration

To get the most out of the Filaflex 2.20 system, your software settings must match the new hardware capabilities. Download Filaflex profiles for Bambu studio.

Filaflex 95A 2.20mm Printing profile P2S BAMBUSTUDIO

Filaflex 82A 2.20mm Printing profile P2S BAMBUSTUDIO

Filaflex 70A 2.20mm Printing profile P2S BAMBUSTUDIO

Filaflex 60A 2.20mm Printing profile P2S BAMBUSTUDIO

Filaflex 95A FOAMY 2.20mm Printing profile P2S BAMBUSTUDIO

Filaflex FOAMY 2.20mm Printing profile P2S BAMBUSTUDIO

Reciflex 2.20mm Printing profile P2S BAMBUSTUDIO

Import Filaflex 2.20mm printing profiles in few seconds.