3DPrintZA

Filament print guide

filament

PETG

A quick-reference guide for printing PETG. 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

75–85 °C

Print difficulty

2 / 5

Density

1.27 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

  • Functional parts
  • Outdoor items
  • Food containers
  • Phone cases

Avoid for

  • Fine detail models
  • Snap-fit joints
  • Transparent optics

Watch out for

  • Z-gap too small causes permanent fusion
  • Stringing from wet filament