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# Printing

After exporting and transferring the G-code file onto a MicroSD Card, insert the MicroSD Card into the MicroSD Card reader on the side of the control screen of the Bambu Lab Carbon x1. 

Print jobs are initiated through the menu screen.

1. Navigate to Print > MicroSD Card

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2. Select the G-code file
3. make sure the display colour correspond to the desire material > Print now

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Please note that the colours are only for indication, they do not represent the actual colours to be printed.
{% endhint %}

Note: Users can check the progress and stop/pause/resume print through home menu&#x20;

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