HIPS Settings for Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo
Recommended slicer settings for printing HIPS on the Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo (220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume, 120 mm/s max speed, Bowden extruder).
Slicer Configuration
Copy these values into your slicer (Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio)| Setting | Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 238°C | 230-245°C |
| Bed Temperature | 100°C | 90-110°C |
| First Layer Nozzle | 243°C | +5°C above normal |
| First Layer Bed | 100°C | At printer max |
| Print Speed | 45 mm/s | 40-50 mm/s |
| First Layer Speed | 20 mm/s | 25-50% of normal |
| Wall Speed | 34 mm/s | 70-80% of normal |
| Travel Speed | 75 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 | 0-10% | From layer 2+ |
| Retraction Distance | 4-6 mm | Bowden |
| Retraction Speed | 40 mm/s | Bowden |
Before You Print
Print Quality Profiles
Three presets for common use cases with HIPS on the Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo.
| Profile | Layer Height | Speed | Infill | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | 0.28mm | 50 mm/s | 10-15% | Rapid prototyping, test fits |
| Standard | 0.20mm | 45 mm/s | 15-20% | General purpose, everyday prints |
| Quality | 0.12mm | 40 mm/s | 20-30% | Miniatures, display pieces, fine detail |
Bed Adhesion
HIPS uses the same bed adhesion methods as ABS since it's typically printed alongside ABS. PEI sheets at high temperature work well. Use an enclosure.
Temperature Tuning Guide
Nozzle: 238°C
Range: 230-245°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: 100°C
Range: 90-110°C. Printer max: 100°C.
- First layer lifting? Increase +5°C
- Elephant's foot? Decrease -5°C
- Let the bed fully preheat before starting
Troubleshooting HIPS on Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo
Pro Tips for HIPS
HIPS is designed to pair with ABS -- use the same enclosure and bed temp as your ABS settings
D-Limonene is reusable but loses potency; replace when dissolution slows down significantly
A brief soak to loosen supports, then manual removal, saves solvent and time
HIPS can also be used as a standalone material -- it is lightweight and easy to paint
Much more moisture-resistant than PVA, making storage and handling easier
Support Settings
HIPS is best used as a support material for ABS, dissolved in D-Limonene. For standalone HIPS prints, use tree or organic supports with 0.2mm interface gap.
Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Specs
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Max Speed | 120 mm/s |
| Max Nozzle Temp | 260°C |
| Max Bed Temp | 100°C |
| Extruder | Bowden |
HIPS Properties
| Nozzle Range | 230-245°C |
| Bed Range | 90-110°C |
| Speed Range | 40-50 mm/s |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Drying | Not required |
| Enclosure | Recommended |
HIPS at a Glance
Strengths
- Dissolves in D-Limonene (support material for ABS)
- Much cheaper than PVA ($20-25/kg)
- Low moisture sensitivity
- Can be used as standalone lightweight material
- Easy to paint and post-process
Weaknesses
- Requires D-Limonene solvent
- Only pairs well with ABS
- Needs enclosure (same as ABS)
- Less common than PVA for support use
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