Elegoo Neptune 4 Max Slicer Profile for eSun PLA+
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Max 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 Max | Brand | eSun |
| Type | Bed Slinger | Material | PLA+ (PLA) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Bronze 0.4mm | Drying | 50°C / 4hrs |
| Filament Price | $18–$28/kg | Material | PLA |
💡 Maker's Notes: Neptune 4 Max with Klipper firmware — the 420mm bed prints fast at 250mm/s with PLA+. Direct drive with short retraction. The massive build volume is great for large cosplay and functional parts. Auto-leveling handles the large bed.
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
🔗 Other Filaments for Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Overture PLA — 210°C / 60°C bed • PLAPolymaker PolyLite PLA — 205°C / 60°C bed • PLASunlu PETG — 245°C / 80°C bed • PETG