PETG print settings

The practical step up from PLA: tougher, more temperature- and chemical-resistant, and still printable without an enclosure. The catch is stringing and oozing — PETG likes a hotter nozzle, slower travel, and careful retraction. Mild moisture sensitivity. A common all-round choice for functional parts.

Nozzle

220–260°C

across 6 brands

Bed

55–90°C

across 6 brands

Enclosure

Helpful

Part cooling

low

Starting points, not gospel. PETG 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.

PETG settings by brand

PETG — manufacturer-recommended settings
Filament	Nozzle	Bed	Max speed	Enclosure	Source
Prusament PETGPrusament	240–260°C	70–90°C	≤ 200 mm/s	Not needed	srcAchecked 2026-06-10
Polymaker PolyLite PETGPolymaker	230–240°C	70–80°C	≤ 50 mm/s	Not needed	srcAchecked 2026-06-16
Bambu Lab PETG HFBambu Lab	230–260°C	65–75°C	≤ 300 mm/s	Not needed	srcAchecked 2026-06-10
Overture PETGOverture	230–250°C	80–90°C	n/p	Not needed	srcBchecked 2026-06-10
HATCHBOX PETGHATCHBOX	230–260°C	55–85°C	n/p	Not needed	srcBchecked 2026-06-10
SUNLU PETGSUNLU	220–250°C	60–80°C	≤ 100 mm/s	Not needed	srcBchecked 2026-06-10

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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 PETG is good (and bad) for

Good for

Functional/mechanical parts
Outdoor parts (better UV/weather than PLA)
Food-adjacent and watertight prints
Brackets, fixtures, enclosures

Avoid for

Fine detail at high speed (stringing)
Tight bridging without tuned cooling

Drying & storage

PETG is moderately hygroscopic. Wet PETG strings badly and pops. Dry 60–70 °C for 6–8 h if you see bubbling or excessive stringing; store sealed.

Bed adhesion

Sticks aggressively to smooth PEI/glass — use a thin glue-stick release layer or a textured plate, and let the bed cool before removing or you may tear the plate coating.

Heat resistance

Moderate. Glass transition ~75–80 °C — handles a warm car better than PLA but is not for high heat.

Compare PETG with other materials

PETG FAQ

What temperature do you print PETG at?

Across the 6 PETG filaments in this database, manufacturers recommend nozzle temperatures of 220–260 °C and bed temperatures of 55–90 °C. Exact values are per-brand (see the table); always run a temperature tower on a new spool.

Does PETG need an enclosure?

Not required, but helpful. PETG prints on open-frame printers; an enclosure improves consistency on larger parts.

How do you dry PETG?

PETG is moderately hygroscopic. Wet PETG strings badly and pops. Dry 60–70 °C for 6–8 h if you see bubbling or excessive stringing; store sealed.

How heat-resistant is PETG?

Moderate. Glass transition ~75–80 °C — handles a warm car better than PLA but is not for high heat.