Prusa XL Slicer Profile for Polymaker PolyLite PETG
Reference starting points for Prusa XL and Polymaker PolyLite PETG: 250°C nozzle / 85°C bed, with 0.8mm retraction. These settings have not been independently tested by this site; verify the filament maker's guidance and calibrate your own setup.
🧪 Calibrate before a large print. Results vary with machine, nozzle, filament batch, humidity, and slicer. These are reference values, not verified or guaranteed settings. Check the filament manufacturer's published range and use a small test print to tune one variable at a time.
🔧 Slicer Parameters
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 250°C | 240–260°C |
| Bed Temperature | 85°C | 80–90°C |
| Retraction Distance | 0.8 mm | — |
| Retraction Speed | 35 mm/s | — |
| Max Volumetric Speed | 18 mm³/s | — |
| Chamber Temperature | 40°C | — |
📋 Printer & Filament Details
| Printer | Details | Filament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Prusa XL | Brand | Polymaker |
| Type | Enclosed CoreXY | Material | PolyLite PETG (PETG) |
| Drive | Direct Drive | Density | 1.27 g/cm³ |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4mm | Drying | 65°C / 4hrs |
| Material | PETG | Filament Brand | Polymaker |
💡 Maker's Notes: PolyLite PETG on the Prusa XL — the XL's enclosure handles PETG beautifully at 360mm scale. The 5-tool head allows multi-color PETG printing. Textured PEI plate. Dry filament before printing for best surface finish.
🔗 Other Filaments for Prusa XL
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