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PVA settings for the Bambu Lab A1 mini
Great match
These are tuned starting settings for printing PVA on the Bambu Lab A1 mini. The Bambu Lab A1 mini has a direct-drive extruder and an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 200°C and the bed to 60°C. PVA dissolves in water for clean supports but is very moisture-sensitive and must stay dry.
200°C
Hotend
60°C
Bed
42 mm/s
Speed
50%
Part fan
Recommended PVA profile
| Hotend temperature | 200°C (tower 185–215°C) |
| Bed temperature | 60°C |
| Print speed | 42 mm/s |
| Retraction | 1 mm (direct drive) |
| Part cooling fan | 50% |
| Bed adhesion | Pairs with PLA; dissolves in water. |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4 mm is fine |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
💡 Best uses for PVA: dissolvable supports.
FAQ
- What temperature should I print PVA on the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
- Start at 200°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 185–210°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for PVA on this printer?
- Around 42 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Bambu Lab A1 mini. This printer can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.
- What retraction should I use?
- Use about 1 mm of retraction (direct drive needs very little). If you see stringing with PVA, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for PVA on the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
- No, PVA prints fine in the open on the Bambu Lab A1 mini.