Bambu Lab PVA print temperature and settings
The settings Bambu Lab publishes for its PVA: 240 °C at the nozzle and 55 °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 20°C hotter than the typical PVA across the 3 PVA lines we track (median 215–225°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 240 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 55 °C | |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 3 PVA 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 |
|---|---|
| 500 g | ≈ 164 m |
Printing PVA
Full PVA guide →A water-soluble support material, paired with PLA on multi-material printers so supports wash away.
1 Bambu Lab PVA colors
- Clear
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Bambu Lab PVA at?
Bambu Lab lists 240–240°C at the nozzle and 55–55°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 PVA?
About 327 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.27 g/cm³.
How many colors does Bambu Lab PVA come in?
1 in the data we track, including Clear.