Filament Drying without a Filament Dryer

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Some newer enclosed printers feature built-in screens that allow you to dry your filament without a separate dryer, using the printer's hotbed that can accommodate the spool size. The only additional item you need is the original filament box, or you can print a cover/enclosure; however, you'll need to use a material with a higher deformation temperature.

Printable Drying Cover

https://www.printables.com/model/347613-bambu-lab-filament-drying-cover

Printable Drying Cover with Fan Add-on (to reduce drying time) 

https://www.printables.com/model/309471-printer-bed-filament-drying-case

For the Bambu X1/H2 Series, you can use the built-in prompt under the display to dry your filament with a printed part or a cardboard filament box.

Guide: https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/general/bambu-filament-drying-cover

General Warning: Ensure you dry your filament within and below its glass transition temperature, as well as monitor the temperature of the cardboard or PC spools to prevent warping or loosening of the glue in the cardboard spool.

https://support.dremc.com.au/support/solutions/articles/51000292935-filament-drying-time-recommendation

Video Guide: 

You may need edit gcode to keep the hot bed at temperature for extended period such as using: https://www.printables.com/model/702117-filament-drying-gcode-generator

Written Guide: 

For a Pizza Style Filament Box Only

1. Cut the lid of the pizza style box off.
2. Poke some holes on the bottom of the filament box.
3. Place the filament into the filament box
4. Place the filament box with filament within onto the 3d printer bed with the holes punched facing upwards.
5. Ensure there is small gap at bottom between cardboard and print bed to allow fresh air pull naturally from bottom by the heat.
6. Using above G-Code to set the bed to desire drying temperature, be present during the dry process.

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