Silk PLA 3D Print Settings

Optimized Silk PLA slicer settings for 166 compatible printers. Nozzle temperature 215-230°C, bed temperature 60-70°C, print speed 30-50 mm/s.

Nozzle: 215-230°CBed: 60-70°CSpeed: 30-50 mm/sDifficulty: beginner

About Silk PLA

Silk PLA is a specialty filament that produces a beautiful glossy, metallic-like sheen on printed parts. It is one of the most visually stunning filaments available and is extremely popular for vases, decorative models, and display pieces. Silk PLA is based on PLA, so it is easy to print, but it requires slightly higher temperatures and slower speeds to achieve the best surface finish. The trade-off for its beauty is reduced mechanical strength compared to standard PLA.

Silk PLA at a Glance

Strengths

  • Beautiful glossy, metallic-like finish
  • Very popular for decorative prints
  • Available in many vibrant colors
  • Easy to print (PLA base)
  • Stunning visual results with minimal effort

Weaknesses

  • More brittle than regular PLA
  • Not suitable for functional parts (purely decorative)
  • Medium speeds needed for best sheen
  • Slightly higher print temperature than PLA

Silk PLA Settings by Printer (166 compatible)

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

AnkerMake

M5

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

M5C

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Anycubic

Kobra 2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Max

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Neo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra 2 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra 3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra 3 Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra 3 Max

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra S1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra S1 Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra S1 Max Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kobra X

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Vyper

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Artillery

Genius Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

M1 Pro S1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sidewinder X2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sidewinder X3 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sidewinder X4 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X4 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X4 Pro S1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X4 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Bambu Lab

A1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

A1 Mini

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

A1 Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

H2C

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

H2D

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

H2D Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

H2S

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

P1P

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

P1S

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

P1S Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

P2S

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

P2S Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X1 Carbon

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X1C Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X1E

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Creality

CR-6 SE

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

CR-10 SE

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

CR-10 Smart Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 S1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 S1 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V2 Neo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 KE

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 SE

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 5 Max

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 5 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 5 S1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Hi

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K1 Max

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K1C

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Plus Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Pro Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 SE Combo

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Raptor Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sermoon D3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sermoon V1 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Dremel

DigiLab 3D45

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Elegoo

Centauri Carbon

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Centauri Carbon 2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Neptune 4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Neptune 4 Max

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Neptune 4 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Neptune 4 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

OrangeStorm Giga

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Neptune 3 Max

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Neptune 3 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Neptune 3 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

FlashForge

AD5X

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Adventurer 3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Adventurer 4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Adventurer 5M

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Adventurer 5M Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Creator 3 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Creator 4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Guider 3 Ultra

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Kingroon

KLP1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

KP3S

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

KP3S Pro V2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

KP5L

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Longer

LK5 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

LulzBot

Mini 3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

TAZ 8

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

TAZ 8 Long Bed

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

TAZ SideKick 289

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

TAZ SideKick 747

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

TAZ Workhorse+

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MakerBot

Method

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Method X

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Method XL

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sketch

Nozzle223°C
Bed60°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Mingda

Magician X2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Monoprice

Maker Select V2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MP Select Mini

Nozzle223°C
Bed60°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MP Voxel

Nozzle223°C
Bed60°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Peopoly

Magneto X

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Prusa

Core One

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Core One L

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Core One+

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Mini+

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MK3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MK3S

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MK3S+

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MK4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

MK4S

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

XL

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

QIDI

i-Fast

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Max4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Plus4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Q1 Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Q2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Q2C

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X-CF Pro

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X-Max 3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X-Plus 3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

X-Smart 3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Raise3D

E2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

E2CF

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Pro2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Pro2 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Pro3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Pro3 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Pro3 HS

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sindoh

3DWOX 1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

3DWOX 2X

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

3DWOX DP200

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Snapmaker

2.0 A350T

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Artisan

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

J1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

J1s

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

U1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sovol

SV04

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

SV06

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

SV06 ACE

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

SV06 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

SV06 Plus ACE

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

SV07

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

SV07 Plus

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

SV08

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Two Trees

SK1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

UltiMaker

Factor 4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Method

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Method X

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Method XL

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

S3

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

S5

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

S6

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

S7

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

S8

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Voron

0.2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

V0.2 R1

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

2.4

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

2.4 R2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Trident

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Switchwire

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Voxelab

Aquila

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Aquila X2

Nozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Limited Compatibility (7 printers)

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

FlashForge Finder

Nozzle223°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged FX10

Nozzle223°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged FX20

Nozzle223°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged Mark Two

Nozzle223°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged Onyx Pro

Nozzle223°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged X7

Nozzle223°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Sindoh 3DWOX DP201

Nozzle223°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C40-60 mm/s

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