What temperature should I print ABS on the Creality Ender 3 Pro?

Start at 245°C for the hotend and 100°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 235–260°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for ABS on this printer?

Around 35 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Creality Ender 3 Pro. It can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.

What retraction should I use?

Use about 4 mm of retraction (Bowden needs more). If you see stringing, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.

Do I need an enclosure for ABS on the Creality Ender 3 Pro?

Yes — ABS needs an enclosure to avoid warping, and the Creality Ender 3 Pro is open, so add one or expect warping and cracking on larger parts.

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ABS settings for the Creality Ender 3 Pro

Workable with mods

⚡ Quick answer: Print ABS on the Creality Ender 3 Pro at 245°C hotend, 100°C bed, 35 mm/s, 0% part-cooling fan and 4 mm retraction. Run a temperature tower to fine-tune your exact spool.

These are tuned starting settings for printing ABS on the Creality Ender 3 Pro. The Creality Ender 3 Pro has a Bowden extruder with a PTFE-lined hotend, so we set the hotend to 245°C and the bed to 100°C. ABS is a strong, heat-resistant engineering plastic that needs a stable, warm chamber.

245°C

Hotend

100°C

Bed

35 mm/s

Speed

Part fan

⚠️ ABS warps and emits fumes — use an enclosure and ventilate the room. The open Creality Ender 3 Pro works for small parts, but expect warping on anything large.

Recommended ABS profile

Hotend temperature	245°C (tower 235–260°C)
Bed temperature	100°C
Print speed	35 mm/s
Retraction	4 mm (Bowden)
Part cooling fan	0%
Bed adhesion	ABS slurry or glue on the heated bed; keep drafts away.
Nozzle	Brass 0.4 mm
Difficulty	Advanced

💡 Best uses for ABS: functional, heat-resistant enclosed parts.

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Troubleshooting ABS on the Creality Ender 3 Pro

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry ABS before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 245°C, and raise retraction toward 4.4 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing.
Poor first-layer adhesion	ABS slurry or glue on the heated bed; keep drafts away. 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 4 mm. Keep the part-cooling fan low so layers bond and warping stays down.

FAQ

What temperature should I print ABS on the Creality Ender 3 Pro?: Start at 245°C for the hotend and 100°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 235–260°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for ABS on this printer?: Around 35 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Creality Ender 3 Pro. It can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.
What retraction should I use?: Use about 4 mm of retraction (Bowden needs more). If you see stringing, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
Do I need an enclosure for ABS on the Creality Ender 3 Pro?: Yes — ABS needs an enclosure to avoid warping, and the Creality Ender 3 Pro is open, so add one or expect warping and cracking on larger parts.

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.