High Speed PLA Settings for Voxelab Aquila
Recommended slicer settings for printing High Speed PLA on the Voxelab Aquila (220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume, 180 mm/s max speed, Bowden extruder).
Slicer Configuration
Copy these values into your slicer (Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio)| Setting | Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 210°C | 190-230°C |
| Bed Temperature | 53°C | 45-60°C |
| First Layer Nozzle | 215°C | +5°C above normal |
| First Layer Bed | 58°C | +5°C above normal |
| Print Speed | 225 mm/s | 150-300 mm/s |
| First Layer Speed | 75 mm/s | 25-50% of normal |
| Wall Speed | 169 mm/s | 70-80% of normal |
| Travel Speed | 180 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 | 4-6 mm | Bowden |
| Retraction Speed | 40 mm/s | Bowden |
Before You Print
Print Quality Profiles
Three presets for common use cases with High Speed PLA on the Voxelab Aquila.
| Profile | Layer Height | Speed | Infill | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | 0.28mm | 300 mm/s | 10-15% | Rapid prototyping, test fits |
| Standard | 0.20mm | 225 mm/s | 15-20% | General purpose, everyday prints |
| Quality | 0.12mm | 150 mm/s | 20-30% | Miniatures, display pieces, fine detail |
Bed Adhesion
High-Speed PLA adheres like regular PLA but the faster print speeds mean first-layer adhesion is even more critical. Use a clean PEI sheet, slow down the first layer to 25-50% of normal speed, and increase bed temperature by 5°C if you see lifting.
Temperature Tuning Guide
Nozzle: 210°C
Range: 190-230°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: 53°C
Range: 45-60°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 High Speed PLA on Voxelab Aquila
Pro Tips for High Speed PLA
Enable input shaping (Klipper) or pressure advance to reduce artifacts at high speeds
High-speed PLA is formulated for higher flow rates; use a high-flow hotend for best results
Start at moderate speed and increase gradually; not every printer can handle the maximum rated speed
First layer should always be slow (25-50% of target) regardless of how fast the rest of the print runs
Support Settings
For prints requiring supports with High Speed PLA, use tree supports for easier removal and less scarring. Set a 0.15-0.2mm Z-distance between support and model. If you have a dual-extruder setup, consider PVA (for PLA/PETG) or HIPS (for ABS) as dedicated water/solvent-soluble support material.
Voxelab Aquila Specs
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Max Speed | 180 mm/s |
| Max Nozzle Temp | 260°C |
| Max Bed Temp | 100°C |
| Extruder | Bowden |
High Speed PLA Properties
| Nozzle Range | 190-230°C |
| Bed Range | 45-60°C |
| Speed Range | 150-300 mm/s |
| Difficulty | beginner |
| Drying | Not required |
| Enclosure | Not needed |
High Speed PLA at a Glance
Strengths
- Prints 3-5x faster than standard PLA
- Maintains good quality at high speeds
- Lower viscosity for better flow
- Great for rapid prototyping
Weaknesses
- Requires printer capable of high speeds
- May need higher flow rate calibration
- Slightly reduced detail at extreme speeds
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