PETG print settings
PETG prints with a nozzle at 230 to 260 °C and a bed at 65 to 90 °C. No enclosure is needed.
Quick settings
- Drying temperature60 to 65 °C
- Drying time8 h
- EnclosureNot needed
- Density1.27 to 1.28 g/cm³
- Heat deflection temperature62 to 69 °C
Test load: reported at both 1.8 MPa and 0.45 MPa (ISO 75); Bambu: 62/69, Prusament: 68/68, eSUN: 64 (load not stated)
By brand
| Brand | Product | Nozzle | Bed | Drying | Max speed stated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab | PETG Basic | 230 to 260 °C | 65 to 75 °C | 65 °C / 8 h | 200 mm/s | store.bblcdn.com |
| Bambu Lab | PETG HF | 230 to 260 °C | 65 to 75 °C | 65 °C / 8 h | 300 mm/s | store.bblcdn.com |
| eSUN | PETG | 240 to 260 °C | 75 to 90 °C | 60 °C / 8 h | 150 mm/s | esun3d.com |
| eSUN | PETG-Basic | 240 to 260 °C | 75 to 90 °C | 60 °C / 8 h | 250 mm/s | f00.psgsm.net |
| Overture | High Speed PETG | 230 to 260 °C | 65 to 70 °C | 60 °C / 5 h | not stated | overture3d.com |
| Prusament | PETG | 240 to 260 °C | 70 to 90 °C | not stated | 200 mm/s | prusament.com |
| Sunlu | High Speed Matte PETG | 205 to 270 °C | 60 to 80 °C | not stated | 200 mm/s | store.sunlu.com |
| Sunlu | PETG | 230 to 240 °C | 75 to 85 °C | not stated | not stated | variometrum.hu |
Where brands disagree
Makers do not agree on PETG. Start from your own brand's figure, not the generic range.
- NozzleSunlu 205°C to Sunlu 270°C (65°C spread)
- BedSunlu 60°C to eSUN 90°C (30°C spread)
Printers that can run it
25 of 25 printers reach PETG's nozzle and bed temperatures.
Bambu Lab A1 mini, Bambu Lab A1, Bambu Lab P1S, Bambu Lab P2S, Bambu Lab X2D, Bambu Lab H2D, Original Prusa MK4S, Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2), Original Prusa MINI+, Prusa XL+ Single-Tool, Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Creality Ender-3 V3 KE, Creality Ender-3 V3, Creality K1C, Creality K2 Plus (CFS Combo), Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Anycubic Kobra 3, Anycubic Kobra S1, Flashforge Adventurer 5M, Flashforge AD5X, Sovol SV08, Qidi Plus5, Qidi Q2
Cost per metre
At 1.75 mm diameter and a density of 1.27 to 1.28 g/cm³, PETG weighs 3.05 to 3.08 g per metre.
Use the filament length and weight calculator with your own spool price for a cost per metre.
Fumes and ventilation: follow the guidance in your filament maker's safety data sheet.