3DPrintZA

Filament print guide

filament

ASA

A quick-reference guide for printing ASA. Values are ideal starting ranges, not machine-specific. Dial in from here for your printer and brand.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

230–250 °C

Bed temperature

95–105 °C

Print difficulty

2 / 5

Density

1.05 g/cm³

Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: moderate.
  • Absorbs moisture from the air. Keep it sealed with desiccant and dry it before printing for clean results.
  • Safe out of a dry box for roughly 4 hour(s) before it starts taking on moisture.

Great for

  • Outdoor signage
  • Garden tools
  • Car accessories
  • UV-exposed parts

Avoid for

  • Food contact
  • Unventilated rooms
  • Fine miniatures

Watch out for

  • Treating it like ABS without extra UV benefit
  • Skipping enclosure