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Prusa MK4S filament settings guide

The Prusa MK4S has a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend. Below are tuned starting profiles for every common filament on the Prusa MK4S.

⚡ Quick answer: The Prusa MK4S handles PLA, PETG and TPU easily, and its all-metal hotend opens up higher-temp materials.

Filament profiles for the Prusa MK4S

Material	Hotend	Bed	Speed	Fit
PLA	205°C	60°C	170 mm/s	✅
PLA+	215°C	60°C	162 mm/s	✅
Silk PLA	215°C	60°C	145 mm/s	✅
Matte PLA	210°C	60°C	162 mm/s	✅
Wood PLA	210°C	60°C	136 mm/s	✅
Tough PLA	220°C	60°C	153 mm/s	✅
PVB	215°C	70°C	145 mm/s	✅
PETG	240°C	80°C	128 mm/s	✅
PETG-CF	250°C	80°C	128 mm/s	✅
PETG HF	245°C	80°C	179 mm/s	✅
ABS	245°C	100°C	119 mm/s	⚠️
ASA	250°C	100°C	119 mm/s	⚠️
Nylon (PA)	260°C	90°C	111 mm/s	⚠️
Nylon CF	265°C	90°C	111 mm/s	⚠️
PLA-CF	220°C	60°C	153 mm/s	✅
Polycarbonate	280°C	110°C	94 mm/s	⚠️
TPU	225°C	45°C	59 mm/s	✅
TPU 85A	230°C	45°C	43 mm/s	✅
HIPS	240°C	100°C	119 mm/s	⚠️
PVA	200°C	60°C	102 mm/s	✅

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.