What temperature should I print ASA on the Creality Ender 5 S1?

Start at 250°C for the hotend and 100°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 240–265°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for ASA on this printer?

Around 84 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Creality Ender 5 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 ASA on the Creality Ender 5 S1?

Yes — ASA needs a warm, enclosed chamber, and the Creality Ender 5 S1 is enclosed, so you are ready to go.

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ASA settings for the Creality Ender 5 S1

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⚡ Quick answer: Print ASA on the Creality Ender 5 S1 at 250°C hotend, 100°C bed, 84 mm/s, 10% 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 ASA on the Creality Ender 5 S1. The Creality Ender 5 S1 has a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 250°C and the bed to 100°C. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS, built for parts that live outdoors in sun and weather without yellowing.

250°C

Hotend

100°C

Bed

84 mm/s

Speed

10%

Part fan

Recommended ASA profile

Hotend temperature	250°C (tower 240–265°C)
Bed temperature	100°C
Print speed	84 mm/s
Retraction	0.8 mm (direct drive)
Part cooling fan	10%
Bed adhesion	ABS/ASA slurry or glue on the heated bed.
Nozzle	Brass 0.4 mm
Difficulty	Advanced

💡 Best uses for ASA: outdoor and UV-exposed parts.

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Troubleshooting ASA on the Creality Ender 5 S1

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry ASA before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 250°C, and raise retraction toward 1.2 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing.
Poor first-layer adhesion	ABS/ASA slurry or glue on the heated bed. 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. Keep the part-cooling fan low so layers bond and warping stays down.

FAQ

What temperature should I print ASA on the Creality Ender 5 S1?: Start at 250°C for the hotend and 100°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 240–265°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for ASA on this printer?: Around 84 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Creality Ender 5 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 ASA on the Creality Ender 5 S1?: Yes — ASA needs a warm, enclosed chamber, and the Creality Ender 5 S1 is enclosed, so you are ready to go.

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.