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

Start at 220°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 205–235°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for PLA-CF on this printer?

Around 162 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 0.8 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 PLA-CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?

No, PLA-CF prints fine in the open on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon.

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PLA-CF settings for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon

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⚡ Quick answer: Print PLA-CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon at 220°C hotend, 60°C bed, 162 mm/s, 100% part-cooling fan and 0.8 mm retraction. Run a temperature tower to fine-tune your exact spool.

These are tuned starting settings for printing PLA-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 220°C and the bed to 60°C. PLA-CF stiffens PLA with carbon fiber for a matte, rigid, lightweight result.

220°C

Hotend

60°C

Bed

162 mm/s

Speed

100%

Part fan

Recommended PLA-CF profile

Hotend temperature	220°C (tower 205–235°C)
Bed temperature	60°C
Print speed	162 mm/s
Retraction	0.8 mm (direct drive)
Part cooling fan	100%
Bed adhesion	Easy; glue stick optional.
Nozzle	Hardened steel (abrasive)
Difficulty	Intermediate

💡 Best uses for PLA-CF: lightweight stiff parts and drone frames.

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Troubleshooting PLA-CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry PLA-CF before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 220°C, and raise retraction toward 1.2 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing.
Poor first-layer adhesion	Easy; glue stick optional. 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 0.8 mm. If tops look rough, nudge the part-cooling fan higher.

FAQ

What temperature should I print PLA-CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?: Start at 220°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 205–235°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for PLA-CF on this printer?: Around 162 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 0.8 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 PLA-CF on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?: No, PLA-CF prints fine in the open on the Elegoo Centauri Carbon.

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.