Spectrum ASA-CF print temperature and settings
The settings Spectrum publishes for its ASA-CF: 230–270 °C at the nozzle and 80–100 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
Spectrum's recommended nozzle range is about 10°C cooler than the typical ASA-CF across the 5 ASA-CF lines we track (median 250–270°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 230–270 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 80–100 °C | |
| Density | 1.12 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 5 ASA-CF lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size Spectrum sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈ 371 m |
Printing ASA-CF (carbon fiber ASA)
Full ASA-CF (carbon fiber ASA) guide →ASA reinforced with chopped carbon fiber: stiffer and more dimensionally stable than plain ASA, with a matte finish.
5 Spectrum ASA-CF colors
- The Filament Black
- The Filament Blue
- The Filament Green
- The Filament Grey
- The Filament Red
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Spectrum ASA-CF at?
Spectrum lists 230–270°C at the nozzle and 80–100°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 Spectrum ASA-CF?
About 371 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.12 g/cm³.
How many colors does Spectrum ASA-CF come in?
5 in the data we track, including The Filament Black, The Filament Blue, The Filament Green and The Filament Grey.