ASA print settings

Essentially ABS engineered for the outdoors: similar strength and heat resistance, far better UV and weather stability, and less odor — but it still warps and wants an enclosure. The go-to for parts that live in sunlight (automotive trim, garden, signage).

Nozzle

240–260°C

across 1 brand

Bed

75–95°C

across 1 brand

Enclosure

Required

Part cooling

none

Starting points, not gospel. ASA settings vary by brand, printer and slicer — run a temperature tower on each new spool. Every per-brand number below is the manufacturer's own published recommendation, with its source grade and the date checked.

ASA settings by brand

ASA — manufacturer-recommended settings
Filament	Nozzle	Bed	Max speed	Enclosure	Source
Polymaker PolyLite ASAPolymaker	240–260°C	75–95°C	n/p	Required	srcAchecked 2026-06-16

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SourcesrcA data sheetsrcB manufacturer pagesrcC reputable mirror

Click any filament for the full spec sheet and source link. n/p = not published by the manufacturer.

What ASA is good (and bad) for

Good for

Outdoor / UV-exposed parts
Automotive exterior trim
Weatherproof functional parts
Anything ABS-grade that also sees sun

Avoid for

Printing without an enclosure
Poorly ventilated rooms

Drying & storage

Dry ~70–80 °C for 4–8 h if needed; store sealed with desiccant.

Bed adhesion

Heated bed 75–100 °C in an enclosure; adhesion aid recommended. Keep drafts off the print.

Heat resistance

High, comparable to ABS (glass transition ~100 °C), with much better UV/weather resistance.

Compare ASA with other materials

ASA FAQ

What temperature do you print ASA at?

Across the 1 ASA filaments in this database, manufacturers recommend nozzle temperatures of 240–260 °C and bed temperatures of 75–95 °C. Exact values are per-brand (see the table); always run a temperature tower on a new spool.

Does ASA need an enclosure?

Yes — ASA warps and can crack without a stable, draft-free chamber. An enclosure (and good ventilation for ABS) is effectively required.

How do you dry ASA?

Dry ~70–80 °C for 4–8 h if needed; store sealed with desiccant.

How heat-resistant is ASA?

High, comparable to ABS (glass transition ~100 °C), with much better UV/weather resistance.