Creality K1 Max Slicer Profile for Sunlu PETG
The Creality K1 Max printing Sunlu PETG (PETG) performs best at 250°C nozzle / 80°C bed with 0.8mm retraction. Tested by SpeedDemon.
🧪 Always Print a Temp Tower First. 3D printing results vary with ambient temperature, humidity, and machine variation. The settings below are community-tested starting points — run a temperature tower calibration before committing to a large print. Especially for new spools of filament.
🔧 Slicer Parameters
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 250°C | 240–260°C |
| Bed Temperature | 80°C | 75–85°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.8 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 40 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 15 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 40°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Creality K1 Max | Brand | Sunlu |
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY | Material | PETG (PETG) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.27 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Hardened Steel 0.4mm | Drying | 65°C / 6hrs |
| Filament Price | $20–$30/kg | Material | PETG |
💡 Maker's Notes: K1 Max enclosure handles PETG well even on the larger build plate. Reduce max volumetric speed to 15mm3/s for PETG. Use textured PEI plate for best adhesion.
🔗 Other Filaments for Creality K1 Max
eSun PLA+ — 220°C / 60°C bed • PLAOverture ASA — 255°C / 105°C bed • ASAOverture TPU — 235°C / 55°C bed • TPUPolymaker PolyLite ABS — 255°C / 105°C bed • ABS