What temperature should I print PETG-CF on the QIDI X-Plus 3?

Start at 250°C for the hotend and 80°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 245–265°C to dial in your exact filament brand.

What print speed works for PETG-CF on this printer?

Around 135 mm/s is a safe starting point on the QIDI X-Plus 3. 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 PETG-CF on the QIDI X-Plus 3?

An enclosure helps PETG-CF but is not strictly required on the QIDI X-Plus 3.

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PETG-CF settings for the QIDI X-Plus 3

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⚡ Quick answer: Print PETG-CF on the QIDI X-Plus 3 at 250°C hotend, 80°C bed, 135 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 PETG-CF on the QIDI X-Plus 3. The QIDI X-Plus 3 has a direct-drive extruder with an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 250°C and the bed to 80°C. PETG-CF adds carbon fiber to PETG for extra stiffness and a matte finish.

250°C

Hotend

80°C

Bed

135 mm/s

Speed

40%

Part fan

Recommended PETG-CF profile

Hotend temperature	250°C (tower 245–265°C)
Bed temperature	80°C
Print speed	135 mm/s
Retraction	1 mm (direct drive)
Part cooling fan	40%
Bed adhesion	Glue stick as a release agent.
Nozzle	Hardened steel 0.4/0.6 mm (abrasive)
Difficulty	Advanced

💡 Best uses for PETG-CF: stiff functional and structural parts.

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Troubleshooting PETG-CF on the QIDI X-Plus 3

Problem	Fix
Stringing or fine hairs	Dry PETG-CF before printing, drop the hotend a few degrees below 250°C, and raise retraction toward 1.4 mm. Damp filament is the No. 1 cause of stringing.
Poor first-layer adhesion	Glue stick as a release agent. 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 PETG-CF on the QIDI X-Plus 3?: Start at 250°C for the hotend and 80°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 245–265°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
What print speed works for PETG-CF on this printer?: Around 135 mm/s is a safe starting point on the QIDI X-Plus 3. 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 PETG-CF on the QIDI X-Plus 3?: An enclosure helps PETG-CF but is not strictly required on the QIDI X-Plus 3.

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.