Spectrum PCTG print temperature and settings
The settings Spectrum publishes for its PCTG: 250–270 °C at the nozzle and 60–100 °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 right in line with the typical PCTG across the 4 PCTG lines we track (median 255–265°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 250–270 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 60–100 °C | |
| Density | 1.27 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 4 PCTG 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 | ≈ 327 m |
Printing PCTG
Full PCTG guide →A tougher relative of PETG, with better impact strength and clarity and similar ease of printing.
4 Spectrum PCTG colors
- Arctic White
- Sulfur Yellow
- Traffic Black
- Transparent Green
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Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Spectrum PCTG at?
Spectrum lists 250–270°C at the nozzle and 60–100°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 PCTG?
About 327 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.27 g/cm³.
How many colors does Spectrum PCTG come in?
4 in the data we track, including Arctic White, Sulfur Yellow, Traffic Black and Transparent Green.