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Filament print guide

filament

PVA

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

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

210–230 °C

Bed temperature

60–70 °C

Print difficulty

3 / 5

Density

1.25 g/cm³

Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: extreme.
  • 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 1 hour(s) before it starts taking on moisture.

Great for

  • Soluble supports for PLA
  • Complex geometries
  • Zero-mark overhangs

Avoid for

  • Anything structural
  • Outdoor use
  • Single-extruder setups

Watch out for

  • Absorbs moisture in hours, must print from drybox
  • Clogs nozzle if overheated