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PETG settings for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Great match
These are tuned starting settings for printing PETG on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon. The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon has a direct-drive extruder and an all-metal hotend in an enclosed chamber, so we set the hotend to 240°C and the bed to 80°C. PETG is strong and weather-resistant but strings easily, so tune retraction and keep the fan low.
240°C
Hotend
80°C
Bed
70 mm/s
Speed
50%
Part fan
Recommended PETG profile
| Hotend temperature | 240°C (tower 230–250°C) |
| Bed temperature | 80°C |
| Print speed | 70 mm/s |
| Retraction | 1.5 mm (direct drive) |
| Part cooling fan | 50% |
| Bed adhesion | Strong; use glue stick as a release agent, not for grip. |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4 mm is fine |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
💡 Best uses for PETG: mechanical parts, outdoor parts, bottles.
FAQ
- What temperature should I print PETG on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
- Start at 240°C for the hotend and 80°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 230–250°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for PETG on this printer?
- Around 70 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon. This printer can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.
- What retraction should I use?
- Use about 1.5 mm of retraction (direct drive needs very little). If you see stringing with PETG, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for PETG on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
- No, PETG prints fine in the open on the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon.