Filament printing temperatures – table for PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU
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The values below are starting points that work with most filaments of each type. Always start with the range the manufacturer prints on the spool – the easiest way to find the best temperature for a particular spool is to print a temperature tower.
| Material | Nozzle | Bed | Fan | Notes | Price today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 190–220°C | 50–60°C | 100% | no enclosure needed | 101.03 zł/kg |
| PLA+ | 200–230°C | 50–65°C | 100% | a little hotter than PLA | 71.87 zł/kg |
| PLA Silk | 205–230°C | 55–60°C | 80–100% | slower = more shine | – |
| PETG | 225–250°C | 70–85°C | 30–60% | glue stick as a release layer on PEI | 92.24 zł/kg |
| PCTG | 240–260°C | 70–90°C | 30–50% | like PETG, a little hotter | 118.92 zł/kg |
| ABS | 230–260°C | 95–110°C | 0–20% | enclosure, ventilate the room | 107.35 zł/kg |
| ASA | 240–260°C | 90–110°C | 0–30% | enclosure, UV-resistant | 124.98 zł/kg |
| TPU (95A) | 210–235°C | 40–60°C | 50–100% | slow: 15–30 mm/s, short retraction | 204.40 zł/kg |
| PA (nylon) | 250–280°C | 70–90°C | 0–30% | dry before printing, enclosure | 292.00 zł/kg |
| PC | 260–300°C | 100–120°C | 0–20% | enclosure, high-temperature hotend | 226.65 zł/kg |
| CF / GF composites | +5–10°C | as base material | as base | hardened nozzle | – |
Signs of the wrong temperature
- Too cold: poor layer adhesion (the print delaminates easily), under-extrusion, a dull and rough surface, a clicking extruder.
- Too hot: stringing between parts, rounded and drooping details, oozing from the nozzle, worse bridges and overhangs.
- Not sticking to the bed: usually a bed that's too cold, a dirty surface (wash it with washing-up liquid or isopropyl alcohol) or a first layer that's too fast.
High-speed printing
On printers that print very fast, the filament has less time to heat up, so you usually need a higher temperature (often 220–240°C for PLA). Filaments labelled High Speed are made for this – they flow better at high flow rates.
Wet filament looks like the wrong temperature
Popping while printing, bubbles, stringing and a rough surface are often caused not by temperature but by moisture in the filament. Before you change your settings, read our guide on how to dry filament.