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Which printers can print polycarbonate (PC)?

We have the maker's answer on polycarbonate (PC) for all 6 printers we cover. 3 say it fits, 1 fits with limits and 2 aren't recommended. Each answer below quotes the maker, and we last checked them on 11 October 2026.

Drawing of a spool of PC filament
Polycarbonate (PC): the maker's answer for each printer
PrinterAnswer
A1Not recommended1 quote from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026
A1 miniNot recommended1 quote from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026
P1SFits, with limits
  • Bambu lists PC as Capable, not Ideal, for the P1S.
  • Bambu says PC needs higher bed and chamber temperatures to suppress warping and layer separation.
4 quotes from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026
H2DFits3 quotes from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026
MK4SFits1 quote from Prusa, checked 11 October 2026
X1 CarbonLegacyFits3 quotes from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026

The evidence, printer by printer

Bambu Lab A1

Can the Bambu Lab A1 print polycarbonate (PC)?

Not recommended

The maker lists PC as not recommended for the A1.

1 quote from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026. See the maker's words

  1. SRC 01 Bambu Lab A1 (UK store)

    Supported Filament PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA Ideal ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Not Recommended

    How to read this: On Bambu's spec table each list comes before its label: PLA, PETG, TPU and PVA are marked Ideal; ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET and carbon or glass-fibre filled filament are marked Not Recommended.

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

Bambu Lab A1 mini

Can the Bambu Lab A1 mini print polycarbonate (PC)?

Not recommended

The maker lists PC as not recommended for the A1 mini.

1 quote from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026. See the maker's words

  1. SRC 01 Bambu Lab A1 mini (UK store)

    Supported Filament PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA Ideal ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Not Recommended

    How to read this: On Bambu's spec table each list comes before its label: PLA, PETG, TPU and PVA are marked Ideal; ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET and carbon or glass-fibre filled filament are marked Not Recommended.

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

Bambu Lab P1S

Can the Bambu Lab P1S print polycarbonate (PC)?

Fits, with limits

The maker lists PC as capable, not ideal, for the P1S.

Limits

  1. Bambu lists PC as Capable, not Ideal, for the P1S.
  2. Bambu says PC needs higher bed and chamber temperatures to suppress warping and layer separation.
4 quotes from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026. See the maker's words

  1. SRC 01 Bambu Lab P1S (UK store)

    Ideal: PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET, ABS, ASA Capable: PA, PC

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

  2. SRC 02 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    ABS, ASA, PC, PA, and their CF/GF reinforced materials

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

  3. SRC 03 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    Require higher heatbed and chamber temperatures to suppress warping and layer separation

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

  4. SRC 04 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    Enclosed printer ( Bambu H2 Series, X2D, P2S, X1, X1C, P1S, etc. )

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

Bambu Lab H2D

Can the Bambu Lab H2D print nylon (PA) and polycarbonate (PC)?

Fits

Bambu recommends an enclosed printer for PA and PC and names the H2 series as enclosed.

3 quotes from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026. See the maker's words

  1. SRC 01 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    ABS, ASA, PC, PA, and their CF/GF reinforced materials

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

  2. SRC 02 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    Require higher heatbed and chamber temperatures to suppress warping and layer separation

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

  3. SRC 03 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    Enclosed printer ( Bambu H2 Series, X2D, P2S, X1, X1C, P1S, etc. )

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

Original Prusa MK4S

Can the Original Prusa MK4S print polycarbonate (PC)?

Fits

Prusa lists PC among the supported materials for the MK4S.

1 quote from Prusa, checked 11 October 2026. See the maker's words

  1. SRC 01 Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store)

    Supported materials PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA

    Prusa Research · checked 11 October 2026

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (X1C)Legacy

Can the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (X1C) print polycarbonate (PC)?

Fits

Bambu recommends an enclosed printer for PC and names the X1C as one.

3 quotes from Bambu Lab, checked 11 October 2026. See the maker's words

  1. SRC 01 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    ABS, ASA, PC, PA, and their CF/GF reinforced materials

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

  2. SRC 02 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    Require higher heatbed and chamber temperatures to suppress warping and layer separation

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

  3. SRC 03 Filament guide: material table (Bambu Lab Wiki)

    Enclosed printer ( Bambu H2 Series, X2D, P2S, X1, X1C, P1S, etc. )

    Bambu Lab · checked 11 October 2026

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