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Creality K1C filament settings guide

The Creality K1C has a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend, in an enclosed chamber. Below are tuned starting profiles for every common filament on the Creality K1C.

⚡ Quick answer: The Creality K1C handles PLA, PETG and TPU easily, and its enclosure makes ABS/ASA reliable too.

Filament profiles for the Creality K1C

Material	Hotend	Bed	Speed	Fit
PLA	205°C	60°C	180 mm/s	✅
PLA+	215°C	60°C	171 mm/s	✅
Silk PLA	215°C	60°C	153 mm/s	✅
Matte PLA	210°C	60°C	171 mm/s	✅
Wood PLA	210°C	60°C	144 mm/s	✅
Tough PLA	220°C	60°C	162 mm/s	✅
PVB	215°C	70°C	153 mm/s	✅
PETG	240°C	80°C	135 mm/s	✅
PETG-CF	250°C	80°C	135 mm/s	✅
PETG HF	245°C	80°C	189 mm/s	✅
ABS	245°C	100°C	126 mm/s	✅
ASA	250°C	100°C	126 mm/s	✅
Nylon (PA)	260°C	90°C	117 mm/s	✅
Nylon CF	265°C	90°C	117 mm/s	✅
PLA-CF	220°C	60°C	162 mm/s	✅
Polycarbonate	280°C	110°C	99 mm/s	✅
TPU	225°C	45°C	63 mm/s	✅
TPU 85A	230°C	45°C	45 mm/s	✅
HIPS	240°C	100°C	126 mm/s	✅
PVA	200°C	60°C	108 mm/s	✅

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.