Bambu Lab PLA-CF print temperature and settings
The settings Bambu Lab publishes for its PLA-CF: 240 °C at the nozzle and 45 °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 25°C hotter than the typical PLA-CF across the 7 PLA-CF lines we track (median 200–230°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 240 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 45 °C | |
| Density | 1.22 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 7 PLA-CF 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.
| Spool | 1.75 mm |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈ 341 m |
Printing PLA-CF (carbon fiber PLA)
Full PLA-CF (carbon fiber PLA) guide →PLA reinforced with chopped carbon fiber: stiffer and more dimensionally stable than plain PLA, with a matte finish.
7 Bambu Lab PLA-CF colors
- Black
- Burgundy Red
- Iris Purple
- Jeans Blue
- Lava Gray
- Matcha Green
- Royal Blue
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Bambu Lab PLA-CF at?
Bambu Lab lists 240–240°C at the nozzle and 45–45°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 PLA-CF?
About 341 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.22 g/cm³.
How many colors does Bambu Lab PLA-CF come in?
7 in the data we track, including Black, Burgundy Red, Iris Purple and Jeans Blue.