What temperature should I print Nylon CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?

Start at 265°C for the hotend and 90°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 255–280°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for Nylon CF on this printer?

Around 117 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon. It can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.

What retraction should I use?

Use about 1 mm of retraction (direct drive needs very little). If you see stringing, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.

Do I need an enclosure for Nylon CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?

Yes — Nylon CF needs a warm, enclosed chamber, and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is enclosed, so you are ready to go.

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Nylon CF settings for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Great match

⚡ Quick answer: Print Nylon CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon at 265°C hotend, 90°C bed, 117 mm/s, 0% part-cooling fan and 1 mm retraction. Run a temperature tower to fine-tune your exact spool.

These are tuned starting settings for printing Nylon CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon has a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 265°C and the bed to 90°C. Nylon-CF combines nylon toughness with carbon-fiber stiffness for demanding parts.

265°C

Hotend

90°C

Bed

117 mm/s

Speed

Part fan

Recommended Nylon CF profile

Hotend temperature	265°C (tower 255–280°C)
Bed temperature	90°C
Print speed	117 mm/s
Retraction	1 mm (direct drive)
Part cooling fan	0%
Bed adhesion	Glue stick or PA sheet; brim recommended.
Nozzle	Hardened steel required (very abrasive)
Difficulty	Advanced

💡 Best uses for Nylon CF: stiff, strong engineering parts.

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Troubleshooting Nylon CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry Nylon CF before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 265°C, and raise retraction toward 1.4 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing.
Poor first-layer adhesion	Glue stick or PA sheet; brim recommended. Re-level the bed, set a slightly squished first layer, and wipe the sheet with IPA so it is grease-free.
Blobs, zits or rough walls	Slow the outer wall, enable coasting/wipe, and keep retraction near 1 mm. Keep the part-cooling fan low so layers bond and warping stays down.

FAQ

What temperature should I print Nylon CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?: Start at 265°C for the hotend and 90°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 255–280°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for Nylon CF on this printer?: Around 117 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon. It can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.
What retraction should I use?: Use about 1 mm of retraction (direct drive needs very little). If you see stringing, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
Do I need an enclosure for Nylon CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?: Yes — Nylon CF needs a warm, enclosed chamber, and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon is enclosed, so you are ready to go.

Sources & how we tuned this

These settings are community-tested starting points, cross-checked against manufacturer guidance and trusted material references:

Last verified: 2026-07-17. Always run a temperature tower and a small calibration print for your exact spool.