MakerBot Method XL Settings Guide
Optimized slicer settings for every filament on the MakerBot Method XL. Select a filament below for detailed temperature, speed, retraction, and troubleshooting guides.
Build: 305 x 305 x 320 mmSpeed: 500 mm/sNozzle: 300°CBed: 110°CDirect Drive
PLA
beginnerNozzle205°C
Bed55°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%
PLA+
beginnerNozzle215°C
Bed60°C
Speed100-300
Fan100%
PETG
beginnerNozzle240°C
Bed85°C
Speed60-150
Fan30-50%
ABS
intermediateNozzle245°C
Bed103°C
Speed60-200
Fan0-10%
ASA
intermediateNozzle250°C
Bed100°C
Speed50-150
Fan0-10%
TPU
intermediateNozzle225°C
Bed50°C
Speed20-50
Fan100%
Nylon
advancedNozzle260°C
Bed80°C
Speed30-50
Fan0-10%
PC
advancedNozzle285°C
Bed110°C
Speed20-40
Fan0-10%
PVA
intermediateNozzle200°C
Bed55°C
Speed20-30
Fan100%
HIPS
intermediateNozzle238°C
Bed100°C
Speed40-50
Fan0-10%
Carbon Fiber PLA
intermediateNozzle215°C
Bed58°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%
Wood PLA
intermediateNozzle195°C
Bed50°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%
Silk PLA
beginnerNozzle223°C
Bed65°C
Speed30-50
Fan100%
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