Material guide

TPU print temperature and settings

A flexible, rubber-like filament for parts that bend, grip or absorb impact.

Across the 15 TPU lines we track, the median recommended range is 220–230 °C at the nozzle and 35–60 °C on the bed. Ambrosia starts lowest (190 °C) and Extrudr goes highest (260 °C).

What you need to print TPU

No enclosure neededPrints fine on an open-frame printer.

Brass nozzle is fineNo abrasive fill.

Keep it dryAbsorbs moisture; dry it and store it sealed for clean prints. Dryers and spool parts →

Direct drive preferredBowden setups can buckle soft filament.

Good for

phone cases and bumpers
gaskets, feet and grips
vibration dampers

Watch out for

Print slowly; fast feeding buckles the filament
Strings easily and absorbs moisture
Softer grades are much harder to feed than harder ones

TPU temperatures by brand

Brand	Nozzle	Bed	Colors
Ambrosia	190–220 °C	50–65 °C	1
ANYCUBIC	220–220 °C	55–55 °C	10
AzureFilm	230–230 °C	60–60 °C	16
Bambu Lab	230–230 °C	30–35 °C	13
Extrudr	250–260 °C	60–90 °C	17
GST3D	230–230 °C	65–65 °C	6
JAYO	220–220 °C	—	5
Overture	230–230 °C	35–35 °C	9
Polymaker	200–230 °C	25–60 °C	14
Sunlu	220–220 °C	—	5
TECBEARS	210–240 °C	30–60 °C	3
TEQStone	200–230 °C	40–60 °C	3
Tinmorry	210–240 °C	30–60 °C	17
XZN	200–230 °C	20–60 °C	11
Zyltech	210–240 °C	30–60 °C	3