What temperature for PC on the MK3S+?

Recommended nozzle temperature for PC on the MK3S+ is 275°C (range: 260–290°C). Bed temperature: 110°C.

What bed temperature for PC on the MK3S+?

Set the MK3S+ bed to 110°C for PC. The acceptable range is 100–120°C.

What retraction settings for PC on the MK3S+?

Use 0.4 mm retraction distance at 35 mm/s for PC on the MK3S+.

What fan speed for PC on the MK3S+?

Set the part-cooling fan to 15% for PC on the MK3S+. Minimum speed: 0%.

MK3S+PC settings

Slicer settings for printing PC filament on the MK3S+. Nozzle temperature, bed temperature, fan speed, retraction, and print speed — sourced from official slicer profiles.

Nozzle temp275°C260–290°C range

Bed temp110°C100–120°C range

Fan speed15%Min 0%

Print speed35 mm/sStarting point

Retraction0.4 mmAt 35 mm/s

Nozzle0.4 mmbrass

Source: Derived. Based on manufacturer specifications.

All nozzle sizes

0.4 mm nozzle

Filament	Nozzle temp	Bed temp	Fan	Speed	Retraction	Source
PC Generic	275°C 260–290°C	110°C 100–120°C	15% /0%	35 mm/s	0.4 mm @ 35 mm/s	Derived

Tips for printing PC on the MK3S+

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).

Recommended settings (0.4 mm brass nozzle)

All nozzle sizes

0.4 mm nozzle

Tips for printing PC on the MK3S+