Creality K2 Slicer Profile for Polymaker PolyLite ABS
Reference starting points for Creality K2 and Polymaker PolyLite ABS: 260°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 | 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 |
| Material | ABS | Filament Brand | Polymaker |
💡 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