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PVA settings for the Creality Ender 3 V2
Great match
These are tuned starting settings for printing PVA on the Creality Ender 3 V2. The Creality Ender 3 V2 has a Bowden extruder with a PTFE-lined hotend, so we set the hotend to 200°C and the bed to 60°C. PVA dissolves in water for clean supports but is very moisture-sensitive and must stay dry.
200°C
Hotend
60°C
Bed
30 mm/s
Speed
50%
Part fan
Recommended PVA profile
| Hotend temperature | 200°C (tower 185–215°C) |
| Bed temperature | 60°C |
| Print speed | 30 mm/s |
| Retraction | 5 mm (Bowden) |
| Part cooling fan | 50% |
| Bed adhesion | Pairs with PLA; dissolves in water. |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4 mm is fine |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
💡 Best uses for PVA: dissolvable supports.
FAQ
- What temperature should I print PVA on the Creality Ender 3 V2?
- Start at 200°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 185–210°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for PVA on this printer?
- Around 30 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Creality Ender 3 V2.
- What retraction should I use?
- Use about 5 mm of retraction (Bowden setups need more). If you see stringing with PVA, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for PVA on the Creality Ender 3 V2?
- No, PVA prints fine in the open on the Creality Ender 3 V2.