3DXTECH PC print temperature and settings
The settings 3DXTECH publishes for its PC: 265–295 °C at the nozzle and 90–115 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
3DXTECH's recommended nozzle range is about 8°C hotter than the typical PC across the 7 PC lines we track (median 265–280°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 265–295 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 90–115 °C | |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 7 PC lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size 3DXTECH sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm | 2.85 mm |
|---|---|---|
| 500 g | ≈ 173 m | ≈ 65 m |
| 750 g | ≈ 260 m | ≈ 98 m |
| 2 kg | ≈ 693 m | ≈ 261 m |
Printing PC (polycarbonate)
Full PC (polycarbonate) guide →Very strong and heat-resistant, and one of the most demanding filaments to print: high temperatures, an enclosure and dry filament.
9 3DXTECH PC colors
- 3DXMAX™ Black
- 3DXMAX™ Red
- 3DXMAX™ White
- CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber Black
- CarbonX™ ezPC™ Carbon Fiber Black
- ezPC™ Black
- ezPC™ Dark Grey
- ezPC™ Red
- ezPC™ White
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print 3DXTECH PC at?
3DXTECH lists 265–295°C at the nozzle and 90–115°C for the bed. Start mid-range, then go hotter for faster printing or better layer bonding and cooler if you see stringing.
How many meters are on a 1 kg spool of 3DXTECH PC?
About 346 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.2 g/cm³.
How many colors does 3DXTECH PC come in?
9 in the data we track, including 3DXMAX™ Black, 3DXMAX™ Red, 3DXMAX™ White and CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber Black.