Hatchbox PLA is happy at 200–210°C; the wide colour range prints consistently. Below is a safe starting profile for Hatchbox PETG, plus the exact numbers capped to popular printers. PETG is strong and weather-resistant but strings easily, so tune retraction and keep the fan low.
Quick answer: 240°C nozzle · 80°C bed · 50 mm/s · 1.5 mm retraction (direct drive). Tune per spool with a temperature tower.
240°
Hotend
80°
Bed
50
mm/s
50%
Part fan
What to expect from Hatchbox PETG
PETG is where brand choice starts to matter. Prusament PETG and Overture run clean around 240°C; some budget PETG needs 245–250°C and strings no matter what until it’s dried. Almost every PETG stringing complaint online is really a wet-filament complaint.
🔎 PETG likes to stick to the plate a little too well — use glue stick as a release agent (so it doesn’t rip chunks out of a PEI sheet), and keep the part-cooling fan low so layers actually bond.
Hatchbox PETG on popular printers
| Printer | Hotend | Bed | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE | 240°C | 80°C | 50 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 V2 | 240°C | 80°C | 50 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro | 240°C | 80°C | 50 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 240°C | 80°C | 70 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 240°C | 80°C | 70 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 240°C | 80°C | 70 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 240°C | 80°C | 70 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | 240°C | 80°C | 70 mm/s |
| Prusa MK4 | 240°C | 80°C | 70 mm/s |
| Prusa MINI+ | 240°C | 80°C | 50 mm/s |
FAQ
What temperature should I print Hatchbox PETG at?
Start around 240°C hotend and 80°C bed, then run a temperature tower across 230–250°C. Hatchbox PLA is happy at 200–210°C; the wide colour range prints consistently.
Is Hatchbox PETG good quality?
Reliable, easy-to-find PLA that many tutorials are written around. As always, dry the spool if you see stringing or popping and calibrate flow before judging a brand.
Do I need to dry Hatchbox PETG?
Yes — PETG 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 Hatchbox.