PolyLite PLA ~210°C, PolyMax PETG ~245°C; Polymaker publishes exact per-product ranges worth following. Below is a safe starting profile for Polymaker 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 Polymaker 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.
Polymaker 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 Polymaker TPU at?
Start around 225°C hotend and 50°C bed, then run a temperature tower across 210–235°C. PolyLite PLA ~210°C, PolyMax PETG ~245°C; Polymaker publishes exact per-product ranges worth following.
Is Polymaker TPU 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 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 Polymaker.