Bambu Studio Print Order & Travel Optimization#
What Was Established#
Methods for controlling print sequence and travel paths in Bambu Studio, specifically addressing chaotic jumping when printing multiple identical objects (e.g., 64 clones) in layer-by-layer mode.
Key Decisions#
- Print Sequence: Change from “By layer” to “By object” or “Sequential” to complete one item before moving to the next.
- Travel Optimization: Adjusting “Order of walls”, “Avoid crossing walls”, and “Reduce infill retraction” can impact travel patterns.
- Orca Slicer: Recommended for better manual control over print sequence within layers.
- Post-Processing: G-code editors can manually reorder layer segments if slicer settings are insufficient.
Current Configuration#
- Bambu Studio: Default slicer for Bambu Lab printers.
- Orca Slicer: Alternative slicer (Bambu Studio fork) with “Sequential Printing” feature.
- G-code Editors: gcode.ws, Pronterface, or custom Python scripts for manual reordering.
Historical Notes#
- User reported chaotic jumping when printing 64 clones of the same STL in layer-by-layer mode.
- Solutions explored included changing infill/wall order, travel optimization settings, and manual reordering.
- Orca Slicer identified as the most reliable solution for true manual ordering within layers.
Open Questions#
- Does “One at a time” printing significantly increase total print time for 64 clones?
- Are there Bambu Studio plugins for sequential layer printing?
Related Pages#
Sources#
ingested/chats/164-Fixing Bambu Studio Print Order Issues.md- Conversation: Fixing Bambu Studio Print Order Issues (2026-02-02)