Creality K1 Slicer Profile for Polymaker PolyTerra PLA
The Creality K1 printing Polymaker PolyTerra PLA (PLA) performs best at 220°C nozzle / 60°C bed with 0.5mm 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 | 220°C | 210–230°C |
| Bed Temperature | 60°C | 55–65°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.5 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 50 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 24 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 45°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Creality K1 | Brand | Polymaker |
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY | Material | PolyTerra PLA (PLA) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Hardened Steel 0.4mm | Drying | 50°C / 4hrs |
| Filament Price | $18–$28/kg | Material | PLA |
💡 Maker's Notes: PolyTerra PLA keeps up with the K1's high-speed CoreXY kinematics. Bump nozzle temp 10C over PolyLite to compensate for fast flow. Cooling at 100% for crisp overhangs.
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
🔗 Other Filaments for Creality K1
eSun ASA — 255°C / 105°C bed • ASAeSun PLA+ — 220°C / 60°C bed • PLAHyper PLA Creality — 230°C / 55°C bed • PLA-HSJessie PETG — 250°C / 80°C bed • PETGJessie PLA — 220°C / 60°C bed • PLAOverture TPU — 235°C / 55°C bed • TPU