Bambu PLA Basic ~220°C and PETG HF ~255°C are tuned for high-speed Bambu printers. Below is a safe starting profile for Bambu Lab ASA, plus the exact numbers capped to popular printers. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS and the better choice for parts left in the sun.
Quick answer: 250°C nozzle · 100°C bed · 45 mm/s · 1 mm retraction (direct drive). Tune per spool with a temperature tower.
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Hotend
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What to expect from Bambu Lab ASA
ASA behaves almost identically to ABS but is formulated for UV stability, so brands compete on colour-fastness outdoors. It usually wants a few degrees more heat than ABS and the same enclosed, draft-free chamber.
🔎 ASA is the right pick for anything that lives in the sun — ABS yellows and gets brittle under UV, ASA holds its colour for years. Everything you do to stop ABS warping applies to ASA too.
Bambu Lab ASA on popular printers
| Printer | Hotend | Bed | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE | 240°C | 100°C | 45 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 V2 | 240°C | 100°C | 45 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro | 250°C | 100°C | 45 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 250°C | 100°C | 63 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 250°C | 80°C | 63 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 250°C | 100°C | 63 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 250°C | 100°C | 63 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | 250°C | 100°C | 63 mm/s |
| Prusa MK4 | 250°C | 100°C | 63 mm/s |
| Prusa MINI+ | 250°C | 100°C | 45 mm/s |
FAQ
What temperature should I print Bambu Lab ASA at?
Start around 250°C hotend and 100°C bed, then run a temperature tower across 240–260°C. Bambu PLA Basic ~220°C and PETG HF ~255°C are tuned for high-speed Bambu printers.
Is Bambu Lab ASA good quality?
Auto-recognised on Bambu printers (AMS); premium price, very consistent, great for high-speed profiles. As always, dry the spool if you see stringing or popping and calibrate flow before judging a brand.
Do I need to dry Bambu Lab ASA?
Usually not, but if a spool has sat in humid air and strings badly, a few hours of drying helps.
Reviewed 2026-08-18. Independent guidance; not affiliated with Bambu Lab.