PVA Settings for Anycubic Kobra 2 Max
Recommended slicer settings for printing PVA on the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max (420 x 420 x 500 mm build volume, 300 mm/s max speed, direct drive extruder).
Slicer Configuration
Copy these values into your slicer (Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio)| Setting | Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 200°C | 185-215°C |
| Bed Temperature | 55°C | 50-60°C |
| First Layer Nozzle | 205°C | +5°C above normal |
| First Layer Bed | 60°C | +5°C above normal |
| Print Speed | 25 mm/s | 20-30 mm/s |
| First Layer Speed | 15 mm/s | 25-50% of normal |
| Wall Speed | 19 mm/s | 70-80% of normal |
| Travel Speed | 45 mm/s | 120-150% of print speed |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm | 0.12-0.28mm |
| Infill | 15-20% | 10-30% |
| Wall Count | 2-3 | Perimeters/shells |
| Top/Bottom Layers | 3-4 | Solid layers |
| Cooling Fan | 100% | From layer 2+ |
| Retraction Distance | 0.8-1.2 mm | Direct drive |
| Retraction Speed | 40 mm/s | Direct drive |
Before You Print
Print Quality Profiles
Three presets for common use cases with PVA on the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max.
| Profile | Layer Height | Speed | Infill | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | 0.28mm | 30 mm/s | 10-15% | Rapid prototyping, test fits |
| Standard | 0.20mm | 25 mm/s | 15-20% | General purpose, everyday prints |
| Quality | 0.12mm | 20 mm/s | 20-30% | Miniatures, display pieces, fine detail |
Bed Adhesion
PVA is used as a support material and should adhere to whatever build surface your main material uses. Use a bed temperature of 50-60°C.
Temperature Tuning Guide
Nozzle: 200°C
Range: 185-215°C. Printer max: 260°C.
- Poor layer adhesion? Increase +5°C
- Stringing or oozing? Decrease -5°C
- Print a temperature tower to find your exact sweet spot
Bed: 55°C
Range: 50-60°C. Printer max: 90°C.
- First layer lifting? Increase +5°C
- Elephant's foot? Decrease -5°C
- Let the bed fully preheat before starting
Troubleshooting PVA on Anycubic Kobra 2 Max
Pro Tips for PVA
Store PVA in an airtight container at all times -- it literally dissolves in moisture
Print from a dry box and use the spool immediately after opening
Warm water (40-45°C) with gentle agitation dissolves PVA much faster
PVA works best with PLA as the main material due to similar print temperatures
Only use PVA when support quality truly matters -- it is expensive and moisture-sensitive
Support Settings
PVA is itself a support material. Dissolve in warm water (up to 45°C) after printing. Set support interface Z-distance to 0mm for water-soluble supports.
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max Specs
| Build Volume | 420 x 420 x 500 mm |
| Max Speed | 300 mm/s |
| Max Nozzle Temp | 260°C |
| Max Bed Temp | 90°C |
| Extruder | Direct Drive |
PVA Properties
| Nozzle Range | 185-215°C |
| Bed Range | 50-60°C |
| Speed Range | 20-30 mm/s |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Drying | 50°C / 5h |
| Enclosure | Not needed |
PVA at a Glance
Strengths
- Water-soluble support material
- Leaves near-perfect supported surfaces
- Dissolves in tap water (2-12 hours)
- Best paired with PLA
- No manual support removal needed
Weaknesses
- Extremely moisture sensitive (dissolves in water)
- Expensive (~$40-60/kg)
- Requires dual-extruder setup
- Must be stored in airtight container at all times
- Brittle when moisture-damaged
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