3DXTECH PLA print temperature and settings
The settings 3DXTECH publishes for its PLA: 205 °C at the nozzle and 41 °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 10°C cooler than the typical PLA across the 54 PLA lines we track (median 210–220°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 205 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 41 °C | |
| Density | 1.29 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 54 PLA 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 | ≈ 161 m | ≈ 61 m |
| 750 g | ≈ 242 m | ≈ 91 m |
| 2 kg | ≈ 645 m | ≈ 243 m |
Printing PLA
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1 3DXTECH PLA colors
- CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber Black
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print 3DXTECH PLA at?
3DXTECH lists 205–205°C at the nozzle and 41–41°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 PLA?
About 322 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.29 g/cm³.
How many colors does 3DXTECH PLA come in?
1 in the data we track, including CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber Black.