PLA+ settings for the Prusa MK4
Great match
These are tuned starting settings for printing PLA+ on the Prusa MK4. The Prusa MK4 has a direct-drive extruder and an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 215°C and the bed to 60°C. PLA+ is tougher and less brittle than standard PLA while printing almost as easily.
215°C
Hotend
60°C
Bed
77 mm/s
Speed
100%
Part fan
Recommended PLA+ profile
| Hotend temperature | 215°C (tower 205–230°C) |
| Bed temperature | 60°C |
| Print speed | 77 mm/s |
| Retraction | 0.8 mm (direct drive) |
| Part cooling fan | 100% |
| Bed adhesion | Easy; slightly higher temp than basic PLA. |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4 mm is fine |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
💡 Best uses for PLA+: functional prototypes, toys, brackets.
FAQ
- What temperature should I print PLA+ on the Prusa MK4?
- Start at 215°C for the hotend and 60°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 205–225°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for PLA+ on this printer?
- Around 77 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Prusa MK4. This printer 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 with PLA+, raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for PLA+ on the Prusa MK4?
- No, PLA+ prints fine in the open on the Prusa MK4.