Prusa MK4 Slicer Profile for Polymaker PolyFlex TPU95
The Prusa MK4 printing Polymaker PolyFlex TPU95 (TPU) performs best at 230°C nozzle / 50°C bed with 1.5mm retraction. Tested by PrusaFanatic.
🧪 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 | 230°C | 220–240°C |
| Bed Temperature | 50°C | 40–55°C |
| Retraction Distance | 1.5 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 25 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 5 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 30°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Prusa MK4 | Brand | Polymaker |
| Type | Enclosed Ready | Material | PolyFlex TPU95 (TPU) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.2 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4mm | Drying | 55°C / 6hrs |
💡 Maker's Notes: TPU on MK4: loosen idler tension to minimum. Print SLOW at 25mm/s
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
🔗 Other Filaments for Prusa MK4
Prusament PLA — 215°C / 60°C bed • PLAPrusament PETG — 250°C / 85°C bed • PETGeSun PLA+ — 215°C / 60°C bed • PLAPolymaker PolyLite ASA — 260°C / 105°C bed • ASAFillamentum PLA Extrafill — 210°C / 60°C bed • PLAPrusament PVB — 220°C / 75°C bed • PVB