PolyLite PLA ~210°C, PolyMax PETG ~245°C; Polymaker publishes exact per-product ranges worth following. Below is a safe starting profile for Polymaker Nylon (PA), plus the exact numbers capped to popular printers. Nylon is extremely strong but soaks up moisture fast, so dry the spool before every print.
Quick answer: 260°C nozzle · 90°C bed · 40 mm/s · 1.5 mm retraction (direct drive). Tune per spool with a temperature tower.
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What to expect from Polymaker Nylon (PA)
Nylon (PA) is the most moisture-sensitive common filament, and grades differ hugely — PA6, PA12, glass- and carbon-filled all print differently. What they share: they must be bone-dry, or they hiss, foam and print rough.
🔎 Nylon can pull enough water out of the air to ruin a print in a couple of hours on a humid day. Print straight from a dryer, not just "dry it once" — many people run nylon out of an active dry box.
Polymaker Nylon (PA) on popular printers
| Printer | Hotend | Bed | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE | 240°C | 90°C | 40 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 V2 | 240°C | 90°C | 40 mm/s |
| Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro | 260°C | 90°C | 40 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 | 260°C | 90°C | 56 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | 260°C | 80°C | 56 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1P | 260°C | 90°C | 56 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab P1S | 260°C | 90°C | 56 mm/s |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | 260°C | 90°C | 56 mm/s |
| Prusa MK4 | 260°C | 90°C | 56 mm/s |
| Prusa MINI+ | 260°C | 90°C | 40 mm/s |
See Nylon (PA) on all 25 printers →
FAQ
What temperature should I print Polymaker Nylon (PA) at?
Start around 260°C hotend and 90°C bed, then run a temperature tower across 240–280°C. PolyLite PLA ~210°C, PolyMax PETG ~245°C; Polymaker publishes exact per-product ranges worth following.
Is Polymaker Nylon (PA) good quality?
Premium quality and excellent spec sheets; the go-to for ASA, PC and engineering blends. As always, dry the spool if you see stringing or popping and calibrate flow before judging a brand.
Do I need to dry Polymaker Nylon (PA)?
Yes — Nylon (PA) 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 Polymaker.