What temperature should I print PLA on the Creality Ender 3 S1?

Start at 205°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 190–220°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for PLA on this printer?

Around 80 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Creality Ender 3 S1. 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 on the Creality Ender 3 S1?

No, PLA prints fine in the open on the Creality Ender 3 S1.

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PLA settings for the Creality Ender 3 S1

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⚡ Quick answer: Print PLA on the Creality Ender 3 S1 at 205°C hotend, 60°C bed, 80 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 on the Creality Ender 3 S1. The Creality Ender 3 S1 has a direct-drive extruder with a PTFE-lined hotend, so we set the hotend to 205°C and the bed to 60°C. PLA is the easiest filament to print and the best starting point for any printer.

205°C

Hotend

60°C

Bed

80 mm/s

Speed

100%

Part fan

Recommended PLA profile

Hotend temperature	205°C (tower 190–220°C)
Bed temperature	60°C
Print speed	80 mm/s
Retraction	0.8 mm (direct drive)
Part cooling fan	100%
Bed adhesion	Easy on most beds; glue stick optional.
Nozzle	Brass 0.4 mm is fine
Difficulty	Beginner

💡 Best uses for PLA: prototypes, toys, figurines and decorative parts.

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Troubleshooting PLA on the Creality Ender 3 S1

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry PLA before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 205°C, and raise retraction toward 1.2 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing.
Poor first-layer adhesion	Easy on most beds; 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 on the Creality Ender 3 S1?: Start at 205°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 190–220°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for PLA on this printer?: Around 80 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Creality Ender 3 S1. 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 on the Creality Ender 3 S1?: No, PLA prints fine in the open on the Creality Ender 3 S1.

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.