PLA+ / tough PLA print settings
PLA+ / tough PLA prints with a nozzle at 190 to 230 °C and a bed at 30 to 60 °C. No enclosure is needed.
Quick settings
- Drying temperature50 to 55 °C
- Drying time6 to 12 h
- EnclosureNot needed
- Density1.23 to 1.24 g/cm³
- Heat deflection temperature53.78 to 59 °C
Test load: Polymaker PolyLite PLA Pro: 59C at 0.45 MPa (ISO 75); eSUN PLA+: 53.78C, load not stated
By brand
| Brand | Product | Nozzle | Bed | Drying | Max speed stated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSUN | PLA+ (PLA Pro) | 210 to 230 °C | 45 to 60 °C | 50 °C / 8-12 | 300 mm/s | esun3d.com |
| Polymaker | PolyLite PLA Pro (tough PLA) | 190 to 230 °C | 30 to 60 °C | 55 °C / 6 h | 200 mm/s | cdn.shopify.com |
Where brands disagree
Makers do not agree on PLA+ / tough PLA. Start from your own brand's figure, not the generic range.
- NozzlePolymaker 190°C to eSUN 230°C (40°C spread)
- BedPolymaker 30°C to eSUN 60°C (30°C spread)
Printers that can run it
25 of 25 printers reach PLA+ / tough PLA'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 1.23 to 1.24 g/cm³, PLA+ / tough PLA weighs 2.96 to 2.98 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.