Creality K2 Slicer Profile for eSun ABS+
Reference starting points for Creality K2 and eSun ABS+: 255°C nozzle / 105°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 | 255°C | 245–265°C |
| Bed Temperature | 105°C | 95–110°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.5 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 45 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 20 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 55°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Creality K2 | Brand | eSun |
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY | Material | ABS+ (ABS) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Hardened Steel 0.4mm | Drying | 85°C / 8hrs |
| Material | ABS | Filament Brand | eSun |
💡 Maker's Notes: eSun ABS+ on K2 — higher impact strength than standard ABS. The K2's chamber heat and 350°C nozzle handle ABS+ with ease. Less odor than standard ABS. Excellent for large functional parts.
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
🔗 Other Filaments for Creality K2
eSun PLA+ — 220°C / 60°C bed • PLAOverture ASA — 260°C / 105°C bed • ASAPolymaker PolyLite ABS — 260°C / 105°C bed • ABSPolymaker PolyLite PETG — 250°C / 80°C bed • PETG