Prusa MK4 Slicer Profile for Protopasta PLA
The Prusa MK4 printing Protopasta PLA (PLA) performs best at 215°C nozzle / 60°C bed with 0.8mm 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 | 215°C | 205–225°C |
| Bed Temperature | 60°C | 55–65°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.8 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 40 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 18 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 35°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Prusa MK4 | Brand | Protopasta |
| Type | Enclosed Ready | Material | PLA (PLA) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4mm | Drying | 50°C / 4hrs |
| Filament Price | $18–$28/kg | Material | PLA |
💡 Maker's Notes: Protopasta PLA on the MK4 — the MK4's Nextruder extruder handles Protopasta's unique blends reliably. Good layer adhesion and consistent extrusion. Use Prusament PLA profile as baseline with slight temp increase.
🩺 Print Defects This Profile Helps Avoid
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