PC settings
Slicer settings for printing PC filament on the Bambu Lab A1. Nozzle temperature, bed temperature, fan speed, retraction, and print speed — sourced from official slicer profiles.
Recommended settings (0.4 mm brass nozzle)
Nozzle temp275°C260–290°C range
Bed temp100°C95–110°C range
Fan speed20%Min 0%
Print speed100 mm/sStarting point
Retraction0.5 mmAt 40 mm/s
Nozzle0.4 mmbrass
Source: Official profile. ✓ Verified against official profile.
All nozzle sizes
0.4 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu PC Bambu Lab | 275°C 260–290°C | 100°C 95–110°C | 20% /0% | 100 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
| Bambu PC FR Bambu Lab | 275°C 260–290°C | 100°C 95–110°C | 20% /0% | 100 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
0.6 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu PC Bambu Lab | 275°C 260–290°C | 100°C 95–110°C | 20% /0% | 100 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
| Bambu PC FR Bambu Lab | 275°C 260–290°C | 100°C 95–110°C | 20% /0% | 100 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
0.8 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu PC Bambu Lab | 275°C 260–290°C | 100°C 95–110°C | 20% /0% | 100 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
| Bambu PC FR Bambu Lab | 275°C 260–290°C | 100°C 95–110°C | 20% /0% | 100 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
Tips for printing PC on the Bambu Lab A1
- Dry your filament immediately before printing — PC is extremely hygroscopic.
- An enclosure is not built-in; build or buy one to prevent warping.
- Use a hardened steel nozzle for filled variants (glass-fiber, carbon-fiber).