- Stock: In Stock
- Product code: 920372000001160365
- Weight Brutto: 4.60kg
- SKU: A00-CMYK-1.75-4000-SPL
The Bambu Lab PLA Basic Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg × 4 (With Spool) – CMYK is a four-spool PLA bundle engineered for full-colour lithophane printing, combining Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Jade White in a single kit. Using the CMYK subtractive colour-mixing principle and Bambu Lab's Automatic Material System (AMS), it reproduces photographs and artwork as back-lit three-dimensional panels with a broader gamut than single-colour lithophane approaches.
| Specification | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm | Matches the feed path of all current Bambu Lab AMS-equipped printers, eliminating compatibility uncertainty before purchase. |
| Bundle Configuration | 4 spools × 1 kg (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Jade White) | A matched, factory-calibrated set means each colour layer prints at consistent optical density — critical for accurate hue reproduction when layers overlap. |
| Recommended Nozzle Size | 0.2 mm | Finer extrusion resolves the micro-detail in lithophane geometry, producing sharper tonal gradients and crisper edges compared to a 0.4 mm nozzle. |
| Hex Colour References | C: #0086D6 · M: #EC008C · Y: #F4EE2A · W: #FFFFFF | Precisely defined pigment codes let slicer software assign correct optical weights per layer, ensuring the mixed colours align with the source image's colour space. |
- CMYK subtractive mixing with PLA: The three process colours (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) overlap at calibrated layer heights, generating a wide secondary and tertiary gamut from just four filament spools — no post-processing or painting required.
- Factory hex-matched pigments: Each spool ships with a confirmed hex reference; Bambu Studio and Make My Lithophane software can address these values directly, removing manual colour-tuning from the workflow.
- AMS-native format: All four spools are formulated to run simultaneously through a single AMS unit, enabling automated multi-material colour changes mid-print without operator intervention.
- Economical bundle value: Purchasing the four spools as a pre-configured kit reduces per-gram cost relative to individual spool pricing and guarantees dye-lot consistency across all four channels.
How CMYK Lithophane Printing Works
A lithophane is a bas-relief panel whose varying wall thicknesses modulate the intensity of back-transmitted light, reconstructing tonal gradients when illuminated from behind. The Bambu Lab PLA Basic Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg × 4 (With Spool) – CMYK extends this concept from monochrome tones to full colour by applying the same subtractive principle used in offset printing and inkjet technology.
In a standard CMYK workflow, Cyan absorbs red light, Magenta absorbs green, and Yellow absorbs blue. When these three translucent PLA layers are stacked at precisely controlled thicknesses, the light source behind the panel is selectively filtered at each spatial point, recreating the hue and saturation present in the original image. The Jade White layer provides the neutral transmission base and controls overall luminance, functioning analogously to the paper substrate in print production.
The printed result is a physical artefact that is static, frameable, and requires only a standard LED panel to display; no screen, battery, or digital file is needed at the point of viewing.
Material Properties and Print Quality
Bambu Lab's PLA Basic is formulated for dimensional stability and consistent melt behaviour across consecutive layers — both properties are especially important in lithophane printing, where a deviation of even a few micrometres in layer thickness shifts perceived colour balance across the finished panel.
The recommended layer height range of 0.08 mm to 0.12 mm (80 µm – 120 µm) places the resolution firmly in the range where human-visible colour gradients are smooth rather than banded. A 0.2 mm nozzle is preferred over the 0.4 mm alternative because the narrower extrusion width improves XY resolution — the horizontal equivalent of layer height — producing finer tonal detail and reducing staircase artefacts on curved or diagonal geometry.
To prevent warping during the first layer, a heated bed temperature of 45 °C – 50 °C is recommended. The bundle is compatible with all four standard Bambu Lab build surfaces: Cool Plate SuperTack, Smooth PEI Plate, Textured PEI Plate, and Dual-Texture PEI Plate. Thermal runaway protection in Bambu Lab printers provides an additional safety layer during long lithophane print sessions, which can extend to several hours depending on panel size.
Workflow: From Image File to Printed Panel
Image Processing with Make My Lithophane and Lithophane Maker
Bambu Lab's own Make My Lithophane tool generates ready-to-print 3MF project files directly from a JPG source image. After uploading the photograph, the operator selects either the Mono Litho or Colorful Litho (fixed-frame) preset — the Colorful Litho option activates the full four-channel CMYK output required by this bundle. The tool exports a 3MF file with all five component STL files (one per colour channel plus the frame structure) pre-assigned to the correct filament slots, removing the need for manual part-to-colour mapping in Bambu Studio.
Alternatively, the third-party Lithophane Maker generator (lithophanemaker.com) can produce STL files from a JPG image. The recommended output size for compatibility with Bambu Lab frames and backlight boards is 144 mm × 108 mm. A first layer height of 0.15 mm is advised when using this route, with the five generated STL files imported into Bambu Studio as a single multi-part object.
Slicing Settings in Bambu Studio
Whether the project file originates from Make My Lithophane or Lithophane Maker, the core slice parameters are consistent: 0.2 mm nozzle profile, first layer height 0.15 mm, top and bottom shell layers set to 3, and infill set to 100% Rectilinear. In the Objects panel, each STL component is assigned the corresponding colour by matching the file name to the AMS slot loaded with that specific spool. Slicing time for CMYK lithophanes is longer than for single-material prints; the additional processing time is inherent to the complexity of five-body multi-colour geometry.
AMS Loading and Colour Slot Assignment
The critical practical requirement is that the physical placement of each spool in the AMS corresponds exactly to the slot assignment configured in Bambu Studio. Swapping Cyan and Magenta in the AMS without updating the Studio assignment, for example, will invert the red-green balance across the entire print. The hex references provided on each spool — #0086D6 for Cyan, #EC008C for Magenta, #F4EE2A for Yellow, and #FFFFFF for Jade White — serve as the verification anchor for this mapping step.
The following walkthrough video from Bambu Lab demonstrates the complete workflow, from image upload through AMS loading to the final lit result.
Monochrome and Multicolour Modes
The Jade White spool included in the bundle doubles as the sole filament required for monochrome lithophanes — panels that render tonal gradients without colour information. This means the kit supports two distinct output types from a single purchase: classical back-lit monochrome portraits and full CMYK colour compositions.
The contrast between the two output types is significant in terms of visual character: monochrome lithophanes rely entirely on depth and transmitted light intensity for their effect, while CMYK panels introduce hue as an additional dimension, allowing the reproduction of warm skin tones, saturated landscapes, and the complex colour relationships in painted artworks.
Frame and Light Guide Plate
When a project is generated through Make My Lithophane, the fixed-frame housing and light guide plate are already embedded in the exported 3MF file. For independently generated STL projects, the frame and light guide plate files are available as separate downloads in 3MF, STL, and STP formats — pre-configured for both 0.2 mm and 0.4 mm nozzle profiles.
The recommended print settings for the frame use any PLA (dark colours preferred for light containment) with 5 wall loops, 5 top shell layers, 3 bottom shell layers, 50% sparse infill density, and tree-style auto support. Frame print time is approximately 5 hours 35 minutes consuming around 240 g of filament. The light guide plate prints separately in approximately 35 minutes using approximately 30 g of Jade White PLA Basic.
Applications
- Personalised gift production: Photographs of family members, pets, or significant events are converted into illuminated 3D panels that function as unique, non-reproducible objects — substantially more tangible than a printed photograph or digital display.
- Interior décor and wall art: Full-colour lithophane panels reproduce paintings, travel photography, and abstract imagery with a textured, sculptural quality that changes in appearance depending on ambient versus back-lit conditions.
- Commemorative and memorial items: Portrait lithophanes preserve a likeness in a permanent, screen-free medium; when framed with the included backlight board geometry, they become self-contained display objects suitable for desk or wall mounting.
- Fine art and painting reproduction: The CMYK layer structure handles the complex colour relationships in oil and watercolour paintings — as demonstrated by the Van Gogh Sunflowers reference in the official printing guide — enabling faithful tonal and chromatic reproduction of non-photographic source material.
- Educational demonstration of colour theory: The physical separation of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and White layers makes the subtractive colour-mixing model tangible; the finished panel demonstrates how process-colour reproduction functions in a way that a screen-based explanation cannot.
- Commercial signage and display: Small-batch branded panels, product logos, and event mementos can be produced on demand using the AMS workflow, with each unit printed to consistent colour accuracy without post-processing.
Compatibility of the Bambu Lab PLA Basic Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg × 4 (With Spool) – CMYK
- Compatible printers: All Bambu Lab FDM printers equipped with AMS (Automatic Material System)
- Multi-material system: AMS required for simultaneous four-colour printing; single-spool printing supported for Jade White monochrome lithophanes
- Recommended nozzle diameters: 0.2 mm (preferred for maximum detail); 0.4 mm (supported with reduced XY resolution)
- Compatible build surfaces: Bambu Cool Plate SuperTack; Bambu Smooth PEI Plate; Bambu Textured PEI Plate; Bambu Dual-Texture PEI Plate
- Software — project generation: Make My Lithophane (Bambu Lab native, web and mobile via Bambu Handy MakerLab); Lithophane Maker (third-party, lithophanemaker.com)
- Software — slicing: Bambu Studio (3MF and STL import)
- Export/import formats: 3MF (recommended); STL; STP
- Operating systems for Bambu Studio: Windows, macOS (per Bambu Lab Studio system requirements)
What's in the box
- PLA Basic Cyan filament spool — 1.75 mm, 1 kg (Hex #0086D6)
- PLA Basic Magenta filament spool — 1.75 mm, 1 kg (Hex #EC008C)
- PLA Basic Yellow filament spool — 1.75 mm, 1 kg (Hex #F4EE2A)
- PLA Basic Jade White filament spool — 1.75 mm, 1 kg (Hex #FFFFFF)
Technical specifications of the Bambu Lab PLA Basic Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg × 4 (With Spool) – CMYK
Bundle Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bundle Contents | 4 spools × 1 kg (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Jade White) |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Material | PLA Basic |
Colour References
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PLA Basic Cyan | #0086D6 |
| PLA Basic Magenta | #EC008C |
| PLA Basic Yellow | #F4EE2A |
| PLA Basic Jade White | #FFFFFF |
Compatible Hardware
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Printers | Bambu Lab printers with AMS (Automatic Material System) |
| Recommended Nozzle | 0.2 mm |
| Supported Nozzle | 0.4 mm |
| Compatible Build Plates |
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Recommended Print Settings
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Layer Height | 0.08 mm – 0.12 mm |
| First Layer Height | 0.15 mm |
| Recommended Bed Temperature | 45 °C – 50 °C |
| Infill (Lithophane Body) | 100% Rectilinear |
| Top & Bottom Shell Layers (Lithophane) | 3 |
| Wall Loops (Frame) | 5 |
| Top Shell Layers (Frame) | 5 |
| Bottom Shell Layers (Frame) | 3 |
| Frame Sparse Infill Density | 50% |
| Frame Support Type | Tree (auto) |
Estimated Print Times and Filament Usage (Reference Panel)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frame Print Time (approx.) | 5 hrs 35 min |
| Frame Filament Usage (approx.) | 240 g |
| Light Guide Plate Print Time (approx.) | 35 min |
| Light Guide Plate Filament Usage (approx.) | 30 g |
| Light Guide Plate Filament Type | PLA Basic – Jade White |
The physical characteristics of the four spools in this bundle are a direct reflection of the CMYK colour science they encode — each reel is visually distinct and matches its hex reference closely enough to identify the correct AMS slot by sight during loading.
Buy the Bambu Lab PLA Basic Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg × 4 (With Spool) – CMYK — Price & Delivery in Spain
EXPERT3D has supplied professional 3D printing equipment and materials across Spain and the EU since 2012. Order the Bambu Lab PLA Basic Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg × 4 (With Spool) – CMYK directly from our Valencia store and benefit from: expert pre-sales consultation to confirm AMS and printer compatibility before you buy; official warranty coverage and authorised after-sales service for all Bambu Lab products; fast delivery throughout Spain and the EU with transparent pricing in EUR; dedicated post-sale technical support including print-settings guidance for CMYK lithophane workflows; filament consumables and spare nozzles held in stock for immediate dispatch; and the option to view and discuss the product in person at our showroom in Valencia. As an official representative of Bambu Lab, we guarantee genuine products, authorised service, and an official warranty.
