Prusament PLA — print settings
Prusament's recommended PLA settings, straight from the technical data sheet. src A
Notes
Nozzle 210 ± 10 °C, heatbed 40–60 °C, up to 200 mm/s with 100% fan, on smooth/satin/powder-coated PEI. Lot-specific values are on the spool's QR report.
Prusament PLA does not specify a drying step on its TDS; keep sealed and dry.
Source: Prusament PLA TDS (PDF) src A · last verified 2026-06-10. Prusa's in-house filament line; each lot ships with a scannable QR test report. TDS values target 1.75 mm.
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About PLA
The default beginner filament: prints cool, almost no warping, no enclosure needed. Plant-derived. Great detail and easy bed adhesion; the trade-off is low heat resistance (parts soften around 50–60 °C) and brittleness under sustained load — keep finished PLA parts out of hot cars and direct sun.
- Prototypes and visual models
- Toys, figurines, miniatures
- Indoor display pieces
- Anything where heat resistance does not matter
- Car interiors / outdoor sun exposure
- Functional parts under sustained load or heat
- Enclosures around hot electronics
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FAQ
What temperature should I print Prusament PLA at?
Prusament recommends a nozzle temperature of 200–220 °C and a bed of 40–60 °C. A good starting point is about 215 °C nozzle / 50 °C bed; tune with a temperature tower. Source: Prusament (2026-06-10).
Does Prusament PLA need an enclosure?
No. Prusament PLA prints fine on an open-frame printer.
Do I need to dry Prusament PLA?
Prusament PLA does not specify a drying step on its TDS; keep sealed and dry.