BambuLab basically locks down their entire 3D printer ecosystem with this ridiculous cloud authorization system.
You want to print locally via your LAN? Sorry, the cloud needs to authorize your g-code first.
Want to use another slicer to send your job to the printer? Sorry, no.
Would it really still surprise anyone if DRM'd filaments are next on their agenda? Their printers are good, their prices are cheap, but please, stop supporting this company.
https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/
Ellen 
@ElpasYou_2@mastodon.online@fribbledom
What's, in your opinion, the alternative?
Probably a company with a track record of supporting open standards & interfaces.
Check out Prusa, RatRig, Voron.
If you're looking for a specific model, I'm happy to help.
@fribbledom
I have a Prusa and a P1S so back to Prusa it will be.
And thanks for the offer. 