Filament Temperature & Settings Reference

Recommended print settings for 20+ FDM filament materials. All data cross-referenced against manufacturer datasheets from Prusament, Bambu Lab, Polymaker, eSUN, Overture, and Hatchbox.

Difficulty:BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpertEnclosure: Not needed Recommended Required

Material	Nozzle °C	Bed °C	Speed	Fan	Retraction (DD)	Retraction (Bowden)	Enclosure	Bed Surface	Notes
PLABeginner	190–220	45–60	40–200 mm/s	100%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–6.0 mm	No	Any PEI, glass	Most forgiving material. Open enclosure door if enclosed printer.
PLA+Beginner	205–235	60–80	40–200 mm/s	80–100%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–6.0 mm	No	Any PEI, glass	5–10°C hotter than PLA. Stronger, less brittle.
Silk PLABeginner	210–230	55–70	30–80 mm/s	50–80%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–6.0 mm	No	Smooth PEI, glass	Print slowly for best sheen. Less fan than regular PLA.
Matte PLABeginner	200–230	50–65	40–200 mm/s	100%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–6.0 mm	No	Any PEI, glass	Same as PLA. Hides layer lines well.
Wood PLAIntermediate	190–220	45–60	30–60 mm/s	100%	0.5–1.5 mm	3.0–6.0 mm	No	Any PEI, glass	Use ≥0.5mm nozzle. Higher temp = darker color. Clogs easily.
PVBIntermediate	200–230	45–70	30–80 mm/s	60–80%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	No	Smooth PEI, glass	IPA vapor smoothable for glass-like finish. Prints like PLA.
PETGIntermediate	230–250	70–90	40–150 mm/s	20–50%	0.8–1.5 mm	3.5–6.0 mm	No	Textured PEI (smooth PEI bonds too hard)	Less fan = better adhesion. Glue stick as release agent on smooth PEI.
PETG-CFIntermediate	250–270	80–100	40–100 mm/s	20–50%	0.8–1.5 mm	3.5–6.0 mm	No	Textured PEI	Hardened nozzle required. Stiffer than PETG, less stringing.
PCTGIntermediate	240–270	80–100	40–120 mm/s	20–50%	0.8–1.5 mm	3.5–6.0 mm	No	Textured PEI	Tougher than PETG with less stringing. Good PETG upgrade.
TPU 95AIntermediate	220–245	40–60	15–50 mm/s	50–100%	0.2–0.8 mm	Not recommended	No	Smooth PEI, blue tape	Direct drive strongly preferred. Disable or minimize retraction.
TPU 85AAdvanced	210–235	40–60	10–30 mm/s	50–100%	0–0.5 mm	Not recommended	No	Smooth PEI, blue tape	Very flexible — direct drive only. Print extremely slowly.
HIPSAdvanced	220–250	90–110	40–80 mm/s	0–30%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Recommended	PEI, ABS juice	Dissolvable support in limonene. Print like ABS.
ABSAdvanced	230–260	90–115	40–120 mm/s	0–10%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Required	PEI, Kapton tape, ABS slurry	Enclosure prevents warping & cracking. Acetone smoothable. Fumes — ventilate.
ASAAdvanced	240–270	90–110	40–120 mm/s	0–10%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Required	PEI, Kapton tape	UV-resistant ABS alternative. Excellent for outdoor parts.
PLA-CFIntermediate	210–240	45–65	40–100 mm/s	80–100%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–6.0 mm	No	Any PEI	Hardened nozzle required. Stiffer than PLA. Easy to print.
Nylon PA6Expert	250–280	70–100	30–80 mm/s	0–20%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Required	PEI with glue, Garolite	Extremely hygroscopic — must dry before use. Store in dry box.
Nylon PA12Advanced	230–260	70–90	30–80 mm/s	0–20%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Required	PEI with glue, Garolite	Less hygroscopic than PA6. Easier nylon to start with.
CF NylonExpert	260–290	80–110	30–80 mm/s	0–10%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Required	PEI with glue, Garolite	Hardened nozzle mandatory. Must dry 8+ hrs. Extremely stiff.
PCExpert	270–310	100–120	30–80 mm/s	0%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Required	PEI with glue, Garolite	All-metal hotend required. Highest impact strength. Very high temps.
PVAAdvanced	185–210	45–60	20–40 mm/s	50–100%	0.5–1.5 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	No	PEI, glass	Water-soluble support material. Extremely hygroscopic. Use immediately.
PPExpert	220–250	60–100	20–60 mm/s	0–30%	0.5–1.0 mm	3.0–5.0 mm	Recommended	PP tape, packing tape	Nothing sticks to PP except PP. Special bed surface required. Warps heavily.

Temperature Tips

Start at the low end of the range and increase 5°C at a time
First layer: +5°C nozzle temp for better adhesion
Higher temps = better adhesion but more stringing
Lower temps = cleaner surface but weaker bonds

Fan & Cooling Tips

PLA family: full fan after first layer
PETG: moderate fan (30–50%) for best adhesion
ABS/ASA/Nylon/PC: minimal or no fan
Bridges & overhangs: temporarily boost fan

Speed Tips

First layer: 25–50% of normal speed
Modern CoreXY printers can push 200+ mm/s on PLA
Flexible filaments (TPU): always print slowly
Slower = better quality for detailed models

Sources

Temperature ranges compiled from manufacturer datasheets and technical documentation:

Prusament Technical Datasheets (prusament.com)
Bambu Lab Wiki — Filament Guide (wiki.bambulab.com)
Polymaker Material Wiki (wiki.polymaker.com)
eSUN Filament TDS Documents (esun3d.com)
Overture 3D Filament Guides (overture3d.com)
Hatchbox Technical Specifications
3DXTECH Processing Guides (3dxtech.com)
Fillamentum Recommendation Sheets

These are general guidelines. Optimal settings vary by specific brand, printer, and environment. Use our Interactive Settings Lookup for printer-specific profiles.