What temperature should I print PLA+ on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?

Start at 215°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 200–225°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for PLA+ on this printer?

Around 143 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M. 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?

No, PLA+ prints fine in the open on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M.

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PLA+ settings for the Flashforge Adventurer 5M

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⚡ Quick answer: Print PLA+ on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M at 215°C hotend, 60°C bed, 143 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M. The Flashforge Adventurer 5M has a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 215°C and the bed to 60°C. PLA+ adds toughness and a little heat tolerance over standard PLA while staying beginner-friendly.

215°C

Hotend

60°C

Bed

143 mm/s

Speed

100%

Part fan

Recommended PLA+ profile

Hotend temperature	215°C (tower 200–225°C)
Bed temperature	60°C
Print speed	143 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+: functional prototypes, brackets and everyday parts.

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Troubleshooting PLA+ on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry PLA+ before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 215°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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?: Start at 215°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 200–225°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for PLA+ on this printer?: Around 143 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M. 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 Flashforge Adventurer 5M?: No, PLA+ prints fine in the open on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M.

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.