Creality K2 Slicer Profile for eSun PLA+
The Creality K2 printing eSun PLA+ (PLA) performs best at 220°C nozzle / 60°C bed with 0.6mm 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 | 0.6 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 |
| Filament Price | $18–$28/kg | Material | PLA |
💡 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