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Bambu Lab PC print temperature and settings

The settings Bambu Lab publishes for its PC: 250–270 °C at the nozzle and 100–110 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.

Bambu Lab's recommended nozzle range is about 12°C cooler than the typical PC across the 7 PC lines we track (median 265–280°C).

Print settings

Nozzle250–270 °C
Bed100–110 °C
Density1.2 g/cm³
Diameters1.75 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 Bambu Lab sells.

Spool1.75 mm
1 kg≈ 346 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.

Enclosure neededA warm, draft-free chamber prevents warping and cracking.
Brass nozzle is fineNo abrasive fill.
Keep it dryAbsorbs moisture; dry it and store it sealed for clean prints. Dryers and spool parts →
Any extruderWorks with direct drive and Bowden.

7 Bambu Lab PC colors

  • Black
  • Clear Black
  • FR Black
  • FR Grey
  • FR White
  • Transparent
  • White
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Frequently asked questions

What temperature should I print Bambu Lab PC at?

Bambu Lab lists 250–270°C at the nozzle and 100–110°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 Bambu Lab PC?

About 346 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.2 g/cm³.

How many colors does Bambu Lab PC come in?

7 in the data we track, including Black, Clear Black, FR Black and FR Grey.

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