Bambu Lab R1 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver

Bambu Lab R1 55W CO2 laser cutter launch video

Bambu Lab R1 laser toolhead and TriSense system

Bambu Lab R1 Long Material Bundle with Riser Base and Conveyor

Bambu Lab R1 Long Material and Rotary Bundle

Bambu Lab R1 55W CO2 Laser Cutter & Engraver

Q: How thick can the Bambu Lab R1 cut?

In a single pass, up to 20 mm acrylic and 15 mm black walnut plywood with the standard short-focus lens. With the medium- or long-focus lens, sold separately, it cuts up to 18 mm black walnut plywood; the long-focus lens is faster at the same thickness.

Q: Can the Bambu Lab R1 cut clear acrylic and glass?

It cuts clear acrylic and engraves glass. That is the key advantage of a CO2 laser over a diode laser: diode light passes through clear materials, while the R1's 10.6 micron CO2 beam is absorbed by them. Glass can be engraved but not cut.

Q: Do I need safety glasses with the Bambu Lab R1?

Not in standard enclosed use. The R1 is Class 1 under IEC 60825-1, so laser radiation stays inside the enclosure. If you fit the Riser Base or the Conveyor, the enclosure is no longer complete and the machine becomes Class 4, which requires CO2 laser-safety eyewear and trained users.

Q: Does the Bambu Lab R1 need ventilation?

Yes. Laser cutting produces smoke and fumes. The R1 comes with a ventilation fan and hose to vent outside, and its crossflow system moves air through the chamber. If venting outside is not possible, the E1 Pro air purifier, sold separately, connects to the exhaust and filters smoke through layers including activated carbon.

Q: Should I choose the Bambu Lab R1 or the xTool P2S?

Both are 55W desktop CO2 lasers with a work area of about 600 x 300 mm and 3 m long-stock options. The R1 is faster, 1000 mm/s against 600 mm/s, aligns its optical path automatically, and is smaller and lighter. The P2S supports LightBurn and a mobile app workflow and has a wider accessory range. If you already use Bambu Lab printers, the R1 fits that ecosystem.

Q: Which Bambu Lab R1 bundle should I choose?

Choose the R1 on its own if your work fits within 600 x 300 mm. Choose the Long Material Bundle if you want to cut boards up to 3 m long or work on taller objects; it adds the Riser Base and Conveyor. Choose the Long Material and Rotary Bundle if you also want 360 degree engraving on cups, bottles and bowls.

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Bambu Lab R1 55W CO2 Laser Cutter & Engraver

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User guide

55W Desktop CO₂ Laser Cutter & Engraver

Bambu Lab R1

A 55W CO₂ laser with Bambu Lab's motion control: 600 × 300 mm work area, 1000 mm/s engraving, automatic optical alignment and Class 1 enclosed safety.

The Bambu Lab R1 is Bambu Lab's first CO₂ laser, and it brings the same approach as their 3D printers: automate the fiddly parts so the machine is ready when you are. A 55W CO₂ laser cuts up to 20 mm acrylic in a single pass, while the TriSense system — dual cameras, dual lasers and dual encoders — finds your workpiece and keeps every line within 0.2 mm of where you placed it.

The chore most CO₂ laser owners dread is optical-path alignment: test shots, thermal paper and trial and error. On the R1 it takes a clip-on sensor and about a minute. Add the Riser Base and Conveyor and the same machine feeds boards up to 3 metres long for furniture-scale work.

55WCO₂ laser

600×300Work area (mm)

1000 mm/sMax speed

20 mmAcrylic, one pass

<0.2 mmPositioning accuracy

Why CO₂ rather than a diode laser

A CO₂ laser works at a 10.6 µm wavelength that wood, acrylic, leather and paper absorb far more efficiently than the ~450 nm blue light of a diode laser. The practical difference is clear materials: a diode beam passes straight through clear acrylic and glass, while a CO₂ beam is absorbed — so the R1 can cut clear acrylic and engrave glass. It also cuts thick stock in one pass where a diode needs several, with cleaner edges.

What sets it apart

🔥

55W CO₂, thick cuts

Up to 20 mm acrylic and 15 mm black walnut plywood in one pass with the standard lens — 18 mm walnut with the medium- or long-focus lens.

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TriSense positioning

Cameras, lasers and encoders combined. Positioning within 0.2 mm, height sensing on curved surfaces, and accurate measurement even on clear glass and acrylic.

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Auto laser alignment

A clip-on sensor measures the beam and corrects the optical path with motorised mirrors in about a minute. No thermal paper, no test shots.

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Vibration compensation

The same technology as Bambu Lab's printers cancels shake after each turn, keeping lines crisp and engraving depth even at 1000 mm/s.

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Up to 3 m stock

With the Riser Base and Conveyor, the R1 feeds boards up to 600 × 3000 mm through the machine — tables, shelving and panels.

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Class 1 safety

Fully enclosed beam in standard use, with lid-open stop, flame detection, safety key and emergency stop. Crossflow ventilation clears smoke from the chamber.

Choose your bundle

Bundle	Includes	Best for
R1	R1 with alignment sensor, ventilation fan and hose, calibration board, sample materials	Cutting and engraving within the 600 × 300 mm work area
R1 Long Material Bundle	R1 + Riser Base + Automatic Conveyor Feeder	Boards up to 3 m long, taller objects, furniture-scale work
R1 Long Material & Rotary Bundle	R1 + Riser Base + Conveyor + Rotary Attachment and bracket	All of the above, plus 360° engraving on cups, bottles and bowls

Bambu Lab R1 or xTool P2S?

We sell both 55W desktop CO₂ lasers, so here is an honest comparison. They cut the same materials to similar thicknesses; the differences are speed, setup and ecosystem.

	Bambu Lab R1	xTool P2S
Laser	55W CO₂	55W CO₂
Work area	600 × 300 mm	600 × 305 mm
Max speed	1000 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s²	600 mm/s, 6,400 mm/s² (X axis)
One-pass cut	20 mm acrylic; 15–18 mm walnut plywood	20 mm acrylic; 18 mm basswood
Optical alignment	Automatic, about 1 minute	Manual
Long stock	Up to 3 m with Conveyor	Up to 3 m with AutoPassthrough
Software	Bambu Suite (Windows, macOS)	xTool Creative Space, LightBurn; desktop and mobile
Size / weight	940 × 560 × 200 mm, 33.5 kg	1000 × 639 × 268 mm, 45 kg

Choose the R1 for speed, automatic alignment, a smaller footprint and if you already use Bambu Lab printers. Choose the P2S if you want LightBurn support, a mobile app workflow, or xTool's established accessory range. Walnut and basswood figures are each manufacturer's own tests and are not directly comparable.

Specifications

Specification	Bambu Lab R1
Laser type	55W CO₂ laser
Working area	600 × 300 mm standalone; 600 × 3000 mm with Conveyor
Max cutting capacity	Short-focus: 15 mm black walnut / 20 mm acrylic. Medium- and long-focus: 18 mm black walnut / 20 mm acrylic
Max speed / acceleration	1000 mm/s / 20,000 mm/s²
Spot size	Ø0.11 mm (short) / Ø0.17 mm (medium) / Ø0.19 mm (long)
Positioning	Dual camera + dual laser + dual encoder; accuracy <0.2 mm
Absolute motion accuracy	<0.1 mm over 600 mm (with Vision Encoder, sold separately)
Focusing	Fully automatic laser ranging
Air assist	30 L/min @ 30 kPa
Cut & engrave	Wood, acrylic (incl. clear), leather, fabric, paper, EVA foam, shell
Engrave only	Coated and anodised metal (not bare metal), glass, ceramic, slate and stone
Safety	Class 1 (IEC 60825-1) in enclosed use; lid-open stop, flame detection, safety key, emergency stop
Software	Bambu Suite — Windows and macOS
Connectivity	Dual-band Wi-Fi, USB
Dimensions	940 × 560 × 200 mm
Space required	W940 × D660 × H650 mm with lid open; allow 100 mm clearance on left, right, rear and top
Weight	33.5 kg
Power	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 780 W max
Operating temperature	10°C – 30°C

What to know before you buy

Some features need add-ons. The Vision Encoder (for <0.1 mm absolute accuracy), medium- and long-focus lenses (for 18 mm walnut), the auto fire extinguishing system and the E1 Pro air purifier are sold separately.
Riser Base and Conveyor change the safety class. With either fitted, the enclosure is no longer complete and the R1 becomes a Class 4 laser: CO₂ laser-safety eyewear is required, and it is intended for trained users.
Ventilation is required. A fan and hose are included to vent smoke outside, or the E1 Pro purifier can filter it at the source. Plan where the exhaust goes before it arrives.
You will need distilled water. The laser tube is water-cooled: the included antifreeze is diluted with 1,500 ml of distilled water, which is not supplied.
Changing focus lenses is hands-on. Swapping to the medium- or long-focus lens means removing and refitting six screws, so it is not a quick change between jobs.
It takes two people to move. At 33.5 kg the R1 needs a sturdy table and two people to lift it into position.
Material presets are still limited at launch. Automatic material recognition works with Bambu Lab's own materials; early reviews note the wider preset library is still small, so for other materials you will set power and speed yourself.

Safety and workspace

CO₂ laser cutting produces smoke and fumes that must be vented outside or filtered. Never process PVC, vinyl or other chlorinated plastics, which release corrosive and toxic gases. Keep the lid closed during operation and never leave a cutting job unattended. The R1 operates between 10°C and 30°C and needs a stable surface with clearance around the machine.

Who it is for

Makers and small businesses producing signage, décor, gifts and products in wood and acrylic
Furniture and interior makers using the Conveyor for full-length panels
Bambu Lab 3D printer owners who want a laser in the same ecosystem
Schools and makerspaces that need a Class 1 enclosed laser without a dedicated laser room

Questions about the R1

How thick can the Bambu Lab R1 cut?

In a single pass, up to 20 mm acrylic and 15 mm black walnut plywood with the standard short-focus lens. With the medium- or long-focus lens (sold separately), it cuts up to 18 mm black walnut plywood; the long-focus lens is faster at the same thickness.

Can the R1 cut clear acrylic and glass?

It cuts clear acrylic and engraves glass. That is the key advantage of a CO₂ laser over a diode laser: diode light passes through clear materials, while the R1's 10.6 µm CO₂ beam is absorbed by them. Glass can be engraved but not cut.

Do I need safety glasses with the R1?

Not in standard enclosed use. The R1 is Class 1 under IEC 60825-1, so laser radiation stays inside the enclosure. If you fit the Riser Base or the Conveyor, the enclosure is no longer complete and the machine becomes Class 4, which requires CO₂ laser-safety eyewear and trained users.

Does the R1 need ventilation?

Yes. Laser cutting produces smoke and fumes. The R1 comes with a ventilation fan and hose to vent outside, and its crossflow system moves air through the chamber. If venting outside is not possible, the E1 Pro air purifier (sold separately) connects to the exhaust and filters smoke through layers including activated carbon.

Should I choose the Bambu Lab R1 or the xTool P2S?

Both are 55W desktop CO₂ lasers with a work area of about 600 × 300 mm and 3 m long-stock options. The R1 is faster (1000 mm/s against 600 mm/s), aligns its optical path automatically, and is smaller and lighter. The P2S supports LightBurn and a mobile app workflow and has a wider accessory range. If you already use Bambu Lab printers, the R1 fits that ecosystem.

Which bundle should I choose?

Choose the R1 on its own if your work fits within 600 × 300 mm. Choose the Long Material Bundle if you want to cut boards up to 3 m long or work on taller objects — it adds the Riser Base and Conveyor. Choose the Long Material & Rotary Bundle if you also want 360° engraving on cups, bottles and bowls.

Buying from Eolas Prints

We are a specialist 3D printing and laser supplier in Cantabria, Spain, shipping across Spain and the EU. We will give you an honest view of whether the R1, a diode laser or a larger CO₂ machine suits your work. Talk to us before you buy.

Characteristics

55W CO2
20 mm acrylic in one pass
1000 mm/s
20,000 mm/s² acceleration
TriSense
Positioning within 0.2 mm
Auto Alignment
Optical path in about a minute
600 x 300 mm
Up to 3 m long with Conveyor

Specifications

Technical

Product dimensions

940 x 560 x 200 mm, 33.5 kg

Processing mode

CO2 laser cutting and engraving; curved surface and cylinder processing

Working area

600 x 300 mm; 600 x 3000 mm with Conveyor

Max working speed

1000 mm/s (20,000 mm/s² acceleration)

Laser power

55W CO2

Maximum laser cutting capacity

20 mm acrylic; 15 mm black walnut (18 mm with medium/long-focus lens)

Maximum blade cutting capacity

N/A

Connectivity

Built-in camera

Yes — panoramic and toolhead cameras

Preview

Panoramic capture, detail capture, on-machine touchscreen

Positioning

TriSense: dual camera + dual laser + dual encoder, <0.2 mm

Connection

Dual-band Wi-Fi / USB

Software & Classification

Supported software

Bambu Suite

Supported operating system

Windows / macOS

Supported file formats

Safety classification

Class 1 enclosed (Class 4 with Riser Base or Conveyor)

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940 x 560 x 200 mm, 33.5 kg

1000 × 639 × 268 mm, 45KG

CO2 laser cutting and engraving; curved surface and cylinder processing

Laser Cutting & Laser Engraving

600 x 300 mm; 600 x 3000 mm with Conveyor

600 mm × 305 mm

55W CO2

55W CO2 Laser

20 mm acrylic; 15 mm black walnut (18 mm with medium/long-focus lens)

18 mm Basswood & 20 mm Acrylic in One Pass

Yes — panoramic and toolhead cameras

16 MP Close-range Camera + 16 MP Panoramic Camera

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Characteristics

20 mm acrylic in one pass

20,000 mm/s² acceleration

Positioning within 0.2 mm

Optical path in about a minute

Up to 3 m long with Conveyor

Specifications

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