Creality K1 Slicer Profile for Polymaker PolyTerra PLA
Reference starting points for Creality K1 and Polymaker PolyTerra PLA: 220°C nozzle / 60°C bed, with 0.5mm retraction. These settings have not been independently tested by this site; verify the filament maker's guidance and calibrate your own setup.
🧪 Calibrate before a large print. Results vary with machine, nozzle, filament batch, humidity, and slicer. These are reference values, not verified or guaranteed settings. Check the filament manufacturer's published range and use a small test print to tune one variable at a time.
🔧 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 |
| Material | PLA | Filament Brand | Polymaker |
💡 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
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