If you want to get the best quality and most accurate 3D printed parts, dialing in the right settings for each material is crucial. Here we’ll go through recommended print settings and key tips for popular 3D printing filaments. Follow this advice to improve bed adhesion, get cleaner prints, and avoid issues like clogs and stringing.
PLA Meta |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 185-195℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 50-60℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PLA |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 200-210℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 50-60℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PLA+ |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 205-215℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 50-60℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PLA Wood |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 205-215℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 50-60℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PLA Silk |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 205-215℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 50-60℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PLA Matte |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 205-215℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 50-60℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PLA Carbon Fiber |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 215-225℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 50-60℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
ABS |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 250-260℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | GLUE | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 80-100℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PETG |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 230-240℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | / | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 60-70℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
PA |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 255-265℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | GLUE | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 110℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 70℃ | |||
ASA |
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| Nozzle Temperature | 245-255℃ | |||
| Print Bed Surface Treatment | GLUE | |||
| Print Bed Temperature | 80-100℃ | |||
| Cooling Fan | 100% | |||
| Print Speed | 40-60mm/s | |||
| Bottom Layer Separation Distance | 0.4-0.6 | |||
| Retraction Distance | 5mm | |||
| Retraction Speed | 50mm/s | |||
| Ambient Temperature | Room temperature | |||
| Drying Temperature | 50℃ | |||
