Filament Print Temperature & Settings Chart
Reliable starting settings for each filament: nozzle and bed temperature, cooling, whether you need an enclosure and which nozzle to use.
| Material | Nozzle | Bed | Cooling | Enclosure | Nozzle type | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 190–230 °C | 45–65 °C | 100% | Not needed | Standard brass | Easiest to print. Leave the door or lid open on enclosed printers to avoid heat creep. |
| PETG | 230–260 °C | 65–80 °C | 30–60% | Helps | Standard brass | Sticks very strongly to smooth PEI — use glue stick as a release layer. Prone to stringing when wet. |
| ABS | 240–270 °C | 90–110 °C | 0–30% | Required | Standard brass | Warps without an enclosure. Print in a ventilated room — it releases fumes. |
| ASA | 240–270 °C | 90–110 °C | 0–30% | Required | Standard brass | Like ABS but UV-resistant — the best choice for parts that live outdoors in the Jordanian sun. |
| TPU (95A) | 210–240 °C | 30–60 °C | 50–100% | Not needed | Standard brass | Print slowly. Feed it directly rather than through a multi-material system unless the maker supports it. |
| PA (Nylon) | 260–290 °C | 80–100 °C | 0–30% | Required | Standard brass | Very tough but absorbs moisture within hours — dry before every print and print from a dry box. |
| PC | 260–300 °C | 100–120 °C | 0–20% | Required | Standard brass | Highest heat resistance of common filaments. Needs a hot, enclosed printer. |
| PLA-CF / PETG-CF / PA-CF | 220–290 °C | 55–100 °C | 0–100% | Helps | Hardened steel | Carbon fiber wears out brass nozzles quickly — use a hardened steel nozzle. Settings follow the base material. |
| PVA (support) | 190–220 °C | 45–60 °C | 100% | Not needed | Standard brass | Water-soluble support. Store sealed with desiccant — it goes soft in humid air. |
How to use it
- 1Find your material in the chart.
- 2Start in the middle of the temperature range, then adjust in 5 °C steps based on the result.
- 3Check whether it needs an enclosure or a hardened nozzle before you buy.
- 4The spool label always wins over this chart.
Check it works with your printer
Use the filament compatibility checker to see which materials your printer supports, and the drying guide before printing moisture-sensitive materials.
Source: Bambu Lab Wiki and manufacturer datasheets. Starting points only.
PLA temperature range and how to dial it in
PLA prints between 190 and 230 °C on the nozzle and 45–65 °C on the bed. Print hotter for high-speed printers and thick layers, cooler for fine detail. Printing a temperature tower — one test print with sections at different temperatures — is the fastest way to find the sweet spot for a new spool.
After printing, PLA softens at around 55–60 °C, so avoid it for parts left in a car in summer; PETG or ASA are better choices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best temperature for PLA?
190–230 °C on the nozzle and 45–65 °C on the bed. Start at 210–215 °C, go hotter for high-speed printing, cooler if you see stringing.
Do I need an enclosed printer for ABS?
In practice, yes. ABS and ASA warp and crack in cool drafts, and enclosed printers such as the Bambu Lab P1S and X1C keep a stable temperature around the part.
When do I need a hardened steel nozzle?
With any abrasive filament: carbon- or glass-fiber filled, glow-in-the-dark, and some wood and metal-filled filaments. They wear out a brass nozzle within a few hundred grams.
What temperature should I print PETG at?
230–260 °C on the nozzle and 65–80 °C on the bed, with 30–60% part cooling.
More free tools
All tools →Filament Drying Guide
Drying temperature and time for every common filament.
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