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

Start at 200°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 190–215°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for PVA on this printer?

Around 90 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 1 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 PVA on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?

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

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PVA settings for the Flashforge Adventurer 5M

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⚡ Quick answer: Print PVA on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M at 200°C hotend, 60°C bed, 90 mm/s, 40% part-cooling fan and 1 mm retraction. Run a temperature tower to fine-tune your exact spool.

These are tuned starting settings for printing PVA 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 200°C and the bed to 60°C. PVA is a water-soluble support material for clean overhangs on PLA and PETG.

200°C

Hotend

60°C

Bed

90 mm/s

Speed

40%

Part fan

Recommended PVA profile

Hotend temperature	200°C (tower 190–215°C)
Bed temperature	60°C
Print speed	90 mm/s
Retraction	1 mm (direct drive)
Part cooling fan	40%
Bed adhesion	Glue stick; keep dry.
Nozzle	Brass 0.4 mm
Difficulty	Advanced

💡 Best uses for PVA: water-soluble support for PLA and PETG.

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Troubleshooting PVA on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry PVA before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 200°C, and raise retraction toward 1.4 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing.
Poor first-layer adhesion	Glue stick; keep dry. 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 1 mm. Keep the part-cooling fan low so layers bond and warping stays down.

FAQ

What temperature should I print PVA on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?: Start at 200°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 190–215°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for PVA on this printer?: Around 90 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 1 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 PVA on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M?: No, PVA 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.