What temperature for PLA?

Nozzle 195–215°C, bed 50–60°C, fan 100%. PLA needs no enclosure.

What temperature for PETG?

Nozzle 230–250°C, bed 70–85°C, fan ~50%, retraction 4 mm. Lower the fan and raise retraction to fight stringing.

Do I need an enclosure for ABS?

Yes. ABS needs an enclosure ≥40°C and good ventilation (fumes are toxic). Nozzle 240–260°C, bed 95–110°C, fan 0%.

3D Printing Slicer Settings by Material

22 materials: nozzle and bed temperature, retraction, fan, enclosure

Last updated: 2026

Quick reference for temperatures and slicer parameters by material. PLA: nozzle 195–215°C / bed 50–60°C. PETG: 230–250 / 70–85. ABS: 240–260 / 95–110 (enclosure needed). Click a material for the full settings, HowTo steps and FAQs.

Quick reference (FDM)

Material	Nozzle °C	Bed °C	Chamber	Fan	Enclosure?
PLA	195–215	50–60	–	100%	no
PLA Pro / PLA+	210–230	55–65	–	80%	no
PLA Silk	205–225	50–60	–	100%	no
PETG	230–250	70–85	–	50%	no
PETG-CF (Carbon)	240–260	75–90	40–50°C	50%	yes
ABS	240–260	95–110	40–55°C	0%	yes
ASA	240–260	95–110	40–55°C	0%	yes
TPU 95A	220–240	40–60	–	50%	no
TPU 85A (super soft)	225–245	30–50	–	30%	no
Nylon PA12 / PA6	240–270	70–90	40–60°C	30%	yes
PA-CF (Carbon Nylon)	260–290	80–100	50–70°C	30%	yes
PA-GF (Glass-fiber Nylon)	255–285	80–100	50–70°C	30%	yes
PC (Polycarbonate)	270–310	110–130	60–80°C	0%	yes
PET-CF (Carbon PET)	270–300	80–100	50–70°C	30%	yes
PEEK	380–430	120–160	80–130°C	0%	yes
PEI / Ultem 9085	370–410	140–180	120–180°C	0%	yes

Resins (SLA/LCD) and SLS

Material	Technology	Layer mm	Category
Standard Resin (SLA/LCD)	SLA	0.025–0.1	Common
Tough / Engineering Resin	SLA	0.025–0.1	Engineering
Dental / Bio Resin	SLA	0.025–0.05	Specialty
Castable Resin	SLA	0.025–0.05	Specialty
PA12 (SLS)	SLS	0.1–0.15	Common
PA11 (Bio SLS)	SLS	0.1–0.15	Engineering

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