Elegoo Neptune 4 Slicer Profile for eSun PLA+
The Elegoo Neptune 4 printing eSun PLA+ (PLA) performs best at 210°C nozzle / 60°C bed with 0.6mm retraction. Tested by NeptuneCaptain.
🧪 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 | 210°C | 200–220°C |
| Bed Temperature | 60°C | 55–65°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.6 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 45 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 18 mm³/s | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Elegoo Neptune 4 | Brand | eSun |
| Type | Bed Slinger | Material | PLA+ (PLA) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Bronze 0.4mm | Drying | 50°C / 4hrs |
💡 Maker's Notes: Neptune 4 is a speed demon at 250mm/s. eSun PLA+ keeps up at these speeds. Reduce retraction for direct drive
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
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