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Nylon (PA) settings for the Bambu Lab H2D
Great match
⚡ Quick answer: Print Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab H2D at 260°C hotend, 90°C bed, 130 mm/s, 0% part-cooling fan and 1 mm retraction. Run a temperature tower to fine-tune your exact spool.
These are tuned starting settings for printing Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab H2D. The Bambu Lab H2D has a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 260°C and the bed to 90°C. Nylon (PA) is a tough, wear-resistant engineering material that demands drying and high heat.
260°C
Hotend
90°C
Bed
130 mm/s
Speed
0%
Part fan
Recommended Nylon (PA) profile
| Hotend temperature | 260°C (tower 250–275°C) |
| Bed temperature | 90°C |
| Print speed | 130 mm/s |
| Retraction | 1 mm (direct drive) |
| Part cooling fan | 0% |
| Bed adhesion | Glue stick or PA-specific sheet; use a brim. |
| Nozzle | Hardened recommended |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
💡 Best uses for Nylon (PA): gears, living hinges and tough functional parts.
Troubleshooting Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab H2D
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Stringing or fine hairs | Dry Nylon (PA) before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 260°C, and raise retraction toward 1.4 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing. |
| Poor first-layer adhesion | Glue stick or PA-specific sheet; use a brim. Re-level the bed, set a slightly squished first layer, and wipe the sheet with IPA so it is grease-free. |
| Blobs, zits or rough walls | Slow the outer wall, enable coasting/wipe, and keep retraction near 1 mm. Keep the part-cooling fan low so layers bond and warping stays down. |
FAQ
- What temperature should I print Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab H2D?
- Start at 260°C for the hotend and 90°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 250–275°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for Nylon (PA) on this printer?
- Around 130 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Bambu Lab H2D. It 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, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab H2D?
- Yes — Nylon (PA) needs a warm, enclosed chamber, and the Bambu Lab H2D is enclosed, so you are ready to go.
Sources & how we tuned this
These settings are community-tested starting points, cross-checked against manufacturer guidance and trusted material references:
- Simplify3D — Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide
- All3DP — filament settings guides
- Bambu Lab Wiki
- Prusa Knowledge Base
Last verified: 2026-07-17. Always run a temperature tower and a small calibration print for your exact spool.