PA6 3D Print Settings

Optimized PA6 slicer settings for 163 compatible printers. Nozzle temperature 240-270°C, bed temperature 80-100°C, print speed 30-50 mm/s.

Nozzle: 240-270°CBed: 80-100°CSpeed: 30-50 mm/sDifficulty: advanced

About PA6

Enclosure recommended for PA6 printing.
Dry filament before use: 85°C for 12 hours.

PA6 at a Glance

Strengths

  • Strongest common nylon variant
  • Exceptional wear and fatigue resistance
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Excellent for gears, bearings, hinges

Weaknesses

  • Extremely hygroscopic — must dry extensively
  • Warps aggressively without enclosure
  • Difficult bed adhesion
  • Shrinks significantly during cooling

PA6 Settings by Printer (163 compatible)

Select your printer below to see detailed PA6 settings including temperature, speed, retraction, cooling, and troubleshooting tips.

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Creality

CR-6 SE

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

CR-10 SE

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

CR-10 Smart Pro

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 Pro

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 S1

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 S1 Pro

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V2

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V2 Neo

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 KE

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 Plus

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 3 V3 SE

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 5 Max

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 5 Plus

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Ender 5 S1

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Hi

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K1

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K1 Max

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K1C

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Plus

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Plus Combo

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Pro

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 Pro Combo

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

K2 SE Combo

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Raptor Pro

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sermoon D3

Nozzle255°C
Bed90°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Sermoon V1 Pro

Nozzle245°C
Bed80°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%

Limited Compatibility (10 printers)

The following printers may not fully support PA6 due to temperature limitations. Printing may still be possible with adjusted settings, but results may be suboptimal.

FlashForge Finder

Nozzle240°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged FX10

Nozzle255°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged FX20

Nozzle255°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged Mark Two

Nozzle255°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged Onyx Pro

Nozzle255°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Markforged X7

Nozzle255°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

Monoprice MP Select Mini

Nozzle255°C
Bed60°C
Limited compatibility

Monoprice MP Voxel

Nozzle255°C
Bed60°C
Limited compatibility

Sindoh 3DWOX DP201

Nozzle240°C
BedN/A
Limited compatibility

MakerBot Sketch

Nozzle255°C
Bed60°C
Limited compatibility

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C40-60 mm/s

PLA+

200-230°C / 50-70°C40-60 mm/s

PETG

230-250°C / 80-90°C40-60 mm/s

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C30-70 mm/s

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C40-60 mm/s

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C20-50 mm/s

Nylon

240-280°C / 70-90°C30-50 mm/s

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C20-40 mm/s

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C20-30 mm/s

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C40-50 mm/s

Carbon Fiber PLA

200-230°C / 50-65°C30-50 mm/s

Wood PLA

180-210°C / 40-60°C30-50 mm/s

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C30-50 mm/s

PETG-CF

230-260°C / 70-80°C30-50 mm/s

PA12-CF

260-280°C / 80-100°C25-45 mm/s

ABS-CF

240-260°C / 90-110°C30-50 mm/s

Matte PLA

195-225°C / 50-65°C40-60 mm/s

High Speed PLA

190-230°C / 45-60°C150-300 mm/s

Recycled PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C30-50 mm/s

PLA Marble

195-220°C / 50-60°C30-50 mm/s

Rainbow PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C30-50 mm/s

Glow-in-the-dark PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C30-50 mm/s

Copper-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C20-40 mm/s

Bronze-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C20-40 mm/s

Conductive PLA

200-230°C / 50-60°C20-40 mm/s

Recycled PETG

225-250°C / 75-90°C30-50 mm/s

Glass-fiber PETG

235-260°C / 80-95°C30-50 mm/s

CPE

240-270°C / 75-90°C30-50 mm/s

PC-ABS

250-280°C / 100-115°C30-50 mm/s

PA6-CF

255-280°C / 85-100°C25-45 mm/s

PAHT-CF

280-310°C / 100-120°C25-45 mm/s

Kevlar-fill Nylon

245-275°C / 85-100°C25-45 mm/s

TPU 95A

210-235°C / 40-60°C15-30 mm/s

TPU 87A

210-235°C / 40-60°C10-25 mm/s

TPE

200-230°C / 30-50°C10-25 mm/s

TPC

210-240°C / 40-60°C15-30 mm/s

POM

200-220°C / 100-130°C20-40 mm/s

PP

220-250°C / 85-100°C20-40 mm/s

PEEK

370-420°C / 130-160°C15-30 mm/s

PEI / ULTEM

350-400°C / 130-160°C15-30 mm/s

BVOH

190-220°C / 50-60°C20-40 mm/s

Breakaway Support

210-240°C / 50-70°C30-50 mm/s

PHA

175-200°C / 40-60°C25-45 mm/s