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Creality K2 Plus Recommended Filament Parameters Settings

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2024-12-23 04:53:37

The Creality K2 Plus is a high-speed 3D printer with a spacious 350 x 350 x 350 mm build volume, ideal for professionals and small-scale manufacturers. Its multicolor printing support enhances versatility for larger projects.

To achieve optimal print quality, precise filament parameter settings—such as nozzle temperature, bed temperature, and cooling—are crucial. Different filaments require tailored configurations to maximize performance. This guide covers recommended K2 Plus filament settings, ensuring users can efficiently leverage various materials for superior 3D printing results.

Parameter	Hyper PLA	ENDER FAST PLA	Hyper ABS	Hyper PLA-CF	HP ASA	Hyper PETG	HP-TPU	CR-TPU	CR-PETG	CR-ABS	CR-PLA	CR-Silk
Nozzle Temp (℃)	220	220	260	220	260	240	220	220	240	260	220	220
Hotbed Temp (℃)	50	50	80	50	90	70	40	40	70	100	50	50
Cavity Temp (℃)	35	35	50	35	50	35	35	35	35	60	35	35
Pressure Advance	0.04	0.04	0.03	0.04	0.04	0.05	0.4	0.34	0.07	0.04	0.04	0.04
Maximum Volume Velocity (mm³/s)	23	23	23	23	14	23	3	2	12	18	18	10
Flow Ratio	0.95	0.95	0.95	0.95	0.95	0.98	1	1.02	0.95	0.95	0.95	0.95
Cooling Fan (Min/Max) %	100/100	100/100	10/60	100/100	10/40	40/80	100/100	100/100	40/80	10/60	100/100	100/100
(Min/Max) Layer Time (s)	100/4	100/6	30/12	100/8	40/10	30/8	100/8	100/8	30/8	30/12	100/4	100/4
Cooling Overhang Threshold Value (%)	50	50	25	50	25	25	95	95	25	25	50	50
Overhang Fan Speed (%)	100	100	80	100	100	100	100	100	100	80	100	100

Parameter	CR-PLA Matte	CR-PLA Fluo	EN PLA+	Generic PLA	Generic ABS	Generic TPU	Generic PETG	Generic Silk	Generic HIPS	Generic PC	Generic ASA
Nozzle Temp (℃)	220	220	220	220	260	220	240	220	240	260	260
Hotbed Temp (℃)	50	50	50	50	100	40	70	50	100	110	90
Cavity Temp (℃)	35	35	35	35	50	35	35	35	50	50	50
Pressure Advance	0.04	0.04	0.04	0.04	0.06	0.3	0.1	0.04	0.05	0.03	0.04
Maximum Volume Velocity (mm³/s)	18	18	14	14	16	2	9	8	10	18	14
Flow Ratio	0.95	0.95	0.95	0.95	0.95	1	0.95	0.98	0.95	0.95	0.95
Cooling Fan (Min/Max) %	100/100	100/100	100/100	100/100	10/60	100/100	40/80	100/100	30/80	10/60	10/70
(Min/Max) Layer Time (s)	100/4	100/4	100/4	100/6	30/12	100/8	30/8	80/8	30/10	30/12	40/8
Cooling Overhang Threshold Value (%)	50	50	50	50	25	95	25	50	10	25	25
Overhang Fan Speed (%)	100	100	100	100	80	100	90	100	80	80	80

Precautions

1. Drying Process

Drying Process

Ensure filaments are dried before and during printing to improve print quality, particularly for materials like PETG, TPU, CR-Silk, CR-PLA Matte, ENDER FAST PLA, and PA (nylon). For detailed drying procedures, refer to Creality's filament drying guide. Proper drying prevents moisture-related defects, enhancing overall print performance.

2. Preventing Warping and Cracking

Preventing Warping and Cracking

Materials such as ABS, ASA, PC, and PA are prone to warping and cracking due to their inherent properties. To mitigate these issues, use appropriate chamber heating (50-60°C) and close the top cover and front door during printing. Creality Print slicing software has default settings that include chamber heating for these materials.

3. Handling TPU Filament

Avoid using Creality CFS for TPU, as its flexibility can cause feeding issues.

Filaments with a hardness below 85A (e.g., 80A, 75A) are too soft for Creality printers and may lead to extrusion failures or nozzle clogging.

Avoid printing TPU directly through the PTFE tube to minimize resistance and improve print stability.

4. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Materials

For CF materials like PA-CF, PAHT-CF, and PET-CF:

Use a nozzle larger than 0.2mm to prevent clogging. A 0.6mm nozzle is recommended for a balance between precision and reliability.

Set the nozzle temperature between 280-300°C and clean it with a needle before and after use.

Regular maintenance prevents clogs when switching between CF and standard filaments.

5. Default Filament Settings

Default Filament Settings

Utilize the built-in parameters in CrealityPrint for optimal performance. Over 40 filament types are pre-configured. If your filament isn't listed, select the closest match.