Creality K2 Slicer Profile for Polymaker PolyLite ABS
The Creality K2 printing Polymaker PolyLite ABS (ABS) performs best at 260°C nozzle / 105°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 | 260°C | 250–270°C |
| Bed Temperature | 105°C | 95–115°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.5 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 45 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 22 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 60°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Creality K2 | Brand | Polymaker |
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY | Material | PolyLite ABS (ABS) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Hardened Steel 0.4mm | Drying | 85°C / 8hrs |
| Filament Price | $18–$28/kg | Material | ABS |
💡 Maker's Notes: K2's 350°C nozzle and 60°C chamber capability make ABS printing effortless at large scale. Preheat chamber 20 minutes for the 350mm bed. Glue stick on engineering plate. Ideal for automotive-sized parts.
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
🔗 Other Filaments for Creality K2
eSun ABS+ — 255°C / 105°C bed • ABSeSun PLA+ — 220°C / 60°C bed • PLAOverture ASA — 260°C / 105°C bed • ASAPolymaker PolyLite PETG — 250°C / 80°C bed • PETG