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 TPU, plus the exact numbers capped to popular printers. TPU is flexible and prints best slow with a direct-drive extruder; Bowden setups must go very slow.
Quick answer: 225°C nozzle · 50°C bed · 25 mm/s · 1 mm retraction (direct drive). Tune per spool with a temperature tower.
225°
Hotend
50°
Bed
25
mm/s
60%
Part fan
What to expect from Bambu Lab TPU
TPU comes in shore hardness grades (85A–95A most common). Softer TPU is harder to print, especially on Bowden machines. Brand matters less than shore rating and how slowly you’re willing to print.
🔎 Speed is everything with TPU — push it and the filament buckles instead of feeding. A direct-drive extruder transforms the experience; on a Bowden setup you’re limited to a crawl.
Bambu Lab TPU on popular printers
| Printer | Hotend | Bed | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 V2 | 225°C | 50°C | 20 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Prusa MK4 | 225°C | 50°C | 25 mm/s |
| Prusa MINI+ | 225°C | 50°C | 20 mm/s |
FAQ
What temperature should I print Bambu Lab TPU at?
Start around 225°C hotend and 50°C bed, then run a temperature tower across 210–235°C. Bambu PLA Basic ~220°C and PETG HF ~255°C are tuned for high-speed Bambu printers.
Is Bambu Lab TPU 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 TPU?
Yes — TPU 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.