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PLA
Starting Point
PLA settings vary by brand, formulation, printer, nozzle, and cooling. Use the spool label or manufacturer data sheet as the starting point.
| Setting | Tested value |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 215c |
| Bed temperature | 65c |
| Cooling | After 3rd Layer |
| Print speed | |
| Retraction | |
| Drying temperature / time | 6Hour / 55c |
Notes
Record brand, product line, color, nozzle, and slicer profile. Re-test after changing nozzle material or diameter.
02/03/2026
White PLA Filament:
I have always wondered why when I print in White, there are always little gaps near edges. At first I just thought that it happens with Black Filament too. I tested it and no it does not print exactly the same. I run Overture Filament only. Years ago I decided to stick with one type of Filament for PLA, PETG, a TPU. I run Calibration for each type material. From what I understand the additives in White that contains Titanium Dioxide. This makes if flow differently and may need to run a slightly higher Temperature.
More to follow later.