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 Polycarbonate, plus the exact numbers capped to popular printers. Polycarbonate is one of the strongest filaments but needs high temps and an all-metal hotend.
Quick answer: 275°C nozzle · 110°C bed · 35 mm/s · 1.2 mm retraction (direct drive). Tune per spool with a temperature tower.
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What to expect from Bambu Lab Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate blends (PC, PC-ABS, PC-Max) trade some heat resistance for printability. Pure PC is the most demanding: very high temps, an all-metal hotend and a hot, enclosed chamber are non-negotiable.
🔎 PC is layer-adhesion sensitive — it looks like it printed fine, then delaminates under stress if the chamber was too cool. Heat and enclosure aren’t optional extras here; they’re what makes the part actually strong.
Bambu Lab Polycarbonate on popular printers
| Printer | Hotend | Bed | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE | 240°C | 100°C | 35 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 V2 | 240°C | 100°C | 35 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro | 275°C | 110°C | 35 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 275°C | 100°C | 49 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 275°C | 80°C | 49 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 275°C | 100°C | 49 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 275°C | 100°C | 49 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | 275°C | 110°C | 49 mm/s |
| Prusa MK4 | 275°C | 110°C | 49 mm/s |
| Prusa MINI+ | 275°C | 100°C | 35 mm/s |
See Polycarbonate on all 25 printers →
FAQ
What temperature should I print Bambu Lab Polycarbonate at?
Start around 275°C hotend and 110°C bed, then run a temperature tower across 260–300°C. Bambu PLA Basic ~220°C and PETG HF ~255°C are tuned for high-speed Bambu printers.
Is Bambu Lab Polycarbonate 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 Polycarbonate?
Yes — Polycarbonate is moisture-sensitive regardless of brand. Dry it before printing if you hear popping or see whiskers.
Reviewed 2026-08-18. Independent guidance; not affiliated with Bambu Lab.