AmazonBasics ABS print temperature and settings
The settings AmazonBasics publishes for its ABS: 255 °C at the nozzle and 90 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
AmazonBasics's recommended nozzle range is right in line with the typical ABS across the 28 ABS lines we track (median 248–258°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 255 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 90 °C | |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 28 ABS lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size AmazonBasics sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈ 327 m |
Printing ABS
Full ABS guide →A heat-resistant, tough plastic that can be sanded and acetone-smoothed, but warps without a warm, enclosed printer.
5 AmazonBasics ABS colors
- Black
- Blue
- Dark Gray
- Red
- White
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print AmazonBasics ABS at?
AmazonBasics lists 255–255°C at the nozzle and 90–90°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 AmazonBasics ABS?
About 327 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.27 g/cm³.
How many colors does AmazonBasics ABS come in?
5 in the data we track, including Black, Blue, Dark Gray and Red.