PLA 3D Print Settings

Optimized PLA slicer settings for 166 compatible printers. Nozzle temperature 190-220°C, bed temperature 50-60°C, print speed 40-60 mm/s.

Nozzle: 190-220°CBed: 50-60°CSpeed: 40-60 mm/sDifficulty: beginner

About PLA

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is the most widely used 3D printing filament in the world. Derived from renewable resources like corn starch, PLA is biodegradable, easy to print, and available in an enormous range of colors. It is the go-to material for beginners, rapid prototyping, and decorative prints. While it lacks the heat resistance and mechanical strength of engineering filaments, its ease of use and print quality make it the default choice for most 3D printing projects.

PLA at a Glance

Strengths

  • Easiest filament to print with
  • No heated bed strictly required (helps though)
  • Wide range of colors available
  • Low warping
  • Biodegradable (derived from corn starch)
  • Good tensile strength (47-60 MPa)

Weaknesses

  • Low heat resistance (softens at 55-60C)
  • Brittle under impact
  • Poor UV/outdoor resistance
  • Not food-safe without coating

PLA Settings by Printer (166 compatible)

Select your printer below to see detailed PLA settings including temperature, speed, retraction, cooling, and troubleshooting tips.

AnkerMake

M5

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

M5C

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Anycubic

Kobra 2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Max

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Neo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra 3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra 3 Combo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra 3 Max

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra S1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra S1 Combo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra S1 Max Combo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Kobra X

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Vyper

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Artillery

Genius Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

M1 Pro S1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Sidewinder X2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Sidewinder X3 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Sidewinder X4 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

X4 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

X4 Pro S1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

X4 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Bambu Lab

A1

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

A1 Mini

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed80-200
Fan100%

A1 Combo

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

H2C

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

H2D

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

H2D Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

H2S

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

P1P

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

P1S

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

P1S Combo

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

P2S

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

P2S Combo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

X1 Carbon

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

X1C Combo

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

X1E

Nozzle220°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

Creality

CR-6 SE

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

CR-10 SE

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

CR-10 Smart Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Ender 3 Pro

Nozzle200°C
Bed60°C
Speed40-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 S1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Ender 3 S1 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Ender 3 V2

Nozzle200°C
Bed60°C
Speed40-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V2 Neo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3

Nozzle210°C
Bed58°C
Speed80-200
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 KE

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 Plus

Nozzle210°C
Bed58°C
Speed80-200
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 SE

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Ender 5 Max

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Ender 5 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Ender 5 S1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Hi

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

K1

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

K1 Max

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

K1C

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

K2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

K2 Plus

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

K2 Plus Combo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

K2 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

K2 Pro Combo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

K2 SE Combo

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Raptor Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Sermoon D3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Sermoon V1 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Dremel

DigiLab 3D45

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Elegoo

Centauri Carbon

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Centauri Carbon 2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Neptune 4

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

Neptune 4 Max

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Neptune 4 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Neptune 4 Pro

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

OrangeStorm Giga

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Neptune 3 Max

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Neptune 3 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Neptune 3 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

FlashForge

AD5X

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Adventurer 3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Adventurer 4

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Adventurer 5M

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Adventurer 5M Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Creator 3 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Creator 4

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Guider 3 Ultra

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Kingroon

KLP1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

KP3S

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

KP3S Pro V2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

KP5L

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Longer

LK5 Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

LulzBot

Mini 3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

TAZ 8

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

TAZ 8 Long Bed

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

TAZ SideKick 289

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

TAZ SideKick 747

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

TAZ Workhorse+

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

MakerBot

Method

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Method X

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Method XL

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Sketch

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Mingda

Magician X2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Monoprice

Maker Select V2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

MP Select Mini

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

MP Voxel

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Peopoly

Magneto X

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Prusa

Core One

Nozzle215°C
Bed60°C
Speed80-200
Fan100%

Core One L

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Core One+

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Mini+

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

MK3

Nozzle215°C
Bed60°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

MK3S

Nozzle215°C
Bed60°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

MK3S+

Nozzle215°C
Bed60°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

MK4

Nozzle215°C
Bed60°C
Speed40-100
Fan100%

MK4S

Nozzle215°C
Bed60°C
Speed40-100
Fan100%

XL

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

QIDI

i-Fast

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Max4

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Plus4

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Q1 Pro

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-250
Fan100%

Q2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Q2C

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

X-CF Pro

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

X-Max 3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

X-Plus 3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

X-Smart 3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Raise3D

E2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

E2CF

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Pro2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Pro2 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Pro3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Pro3 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Pro3 HS

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Sindoh

3DWOX 1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

3DWOX 2X

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

3DWOX DP200

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Snapmaker

2.0 A350T

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Artisan

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

J1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

J1s

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

U1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Sovol

SV04

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

SV06

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

SV06 ACE

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

SV06 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

SV06 Plus ACE

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

SV07

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

SV07 Plus

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

SV08

Nozzle210°C
Bed55°C
Speed120-300
Fan100%

Two Trees

SK1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

UltiMaker

Factor 4

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Method

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Method X

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Method XL

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

S3

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

S5

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

S6

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

S7

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

S8

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Voron

0.2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

V0.2 R1

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

2.4

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

2.4 R2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Trident

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%

Switchwire

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Voxelab

Aquila

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Aquila X2

Nozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed40-60
Fan100%

Limited Compatibility (7 printers)

The following printers may not fully support PLA due to temperature limitations. Printing may still be possible with adjusted settings, but results may be suboptimal.

FlashForge Finder

Nozzle205°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged FX10

Nozzle205°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged FX20

Nozzle205°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged Mark Two

Nozzle205°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged Onyx Pro

Nozzle205°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged X7

Nozzle205°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Sindoh 3DWOX DP201

Nozzle205°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

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Other Filaments

PLA+

200-230°C / 50-70°C40-60 mm/s

PETG

230-250°C / 80-90°C40-60 mm/s

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C30-70 mm/s

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C40-60 mm/s

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C20-50 mm/s

Nylon

240-280°C / 70-90°C30-50 mm/s

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C20-40 mm/s

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C20-30 mm/s

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C40-50 mm/s

Carbon Fiber PLA

200-230°C / 50-65°C30-50 mm/s

Wood PLA

180-210°C / 40-60°C30-50 mm/s

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C30-50 mm/s