Creality K2 Slicer Profile for eSun PLA+
Reference starting points for Creality K2 and eSun PLA+: 220°C nozzle / 60°C bed, with 0.6mm 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 | 0.6 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 45 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 22 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 45°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Creality K2 | Brand | eSun |
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY | Material | PLA+ (PLA) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Hardened Steel 0.4mm | Drying | 50°C / 4hrs |
| Material | PLA | Filament Brand | eSun |
💡 Maker's Notes: K2's massive 350mm build volume and 350°C nozzle handle PLA+ effortlessly. Open top for PLA. The larger bed needs careful first-layer calibration — use auto-leveling.
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
🔗 Other Filaments for Creality K2
eSun ABS+ — 255°C / 105°C bed • ABSOverture ASA — 260°C / 105°C bed • ASAPolymaker PolyLite ABS — 260°C / 105°C bed • ABSPolymaker PolyLite PETG — 250°C / 80°C bed • PETG