Prusa MK4 Slicer Profile for Prusament PVB
The Prusa MK4 printing Prusament PVB (PVB) performs best at 220°C nozzle / 75°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 | 220°C | 215–230°C |
| Bed Temperature | 75°C | 70–80°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.8 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 35 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 15 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 40°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Prusa MK4 | Brand | Prusament |
| Type | Enclosed Ready | Material | PVB (PVB) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.1 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4mm | Drying | 60°C / 4hrs |
💡 Maker's Notes: PVB is alcohol-smoothable. Prints like PLA but needs slightly hotter bed
🔗 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 • PLAPolymaker PolyFlex TPU95 — 230°C / 50°C bed • TPU