What temperature should I print Hatchbox PLA at?

Print Hatchbox PLA at 210°C nozzle and 60°C bed as a starting point. The official range is 200–215°C. If you see underextrusion or layer delamination, raise by 5°C. If you see stringing or blobs, lower by 5°C. Bed temperature of 55–65°C works on smooth PEI, glass, or BuildTak.

Is Hatchbox PLA good quality?

Hatchbox PLA is one of the most popular affordable filaments and is considered good quality for the price. It has consistent diameter (±0.03mm stated tolerance), prints reliably at standard PLA temps, and comes in a wide color range. It is not in the same tier as Prusament or Polymaker for tight-tolerance engineering parts, but is excellent for general printing, models, and prototypes.

Why is my Hatchbox PETG stringing?

Hatchbox PETG is prone to stringing due to its viscosity. Fix stringing by: (1) lowering nozzle temperature to 235°C, (2) reducing retraction speed to 25 mm/s, (3) enabling combing mode in your slicer so travel moves stay over already-printed areas, (4) increasing travel speed to 150+ mm/s, (5) using a small Z hop (0.2mm). Do not increase retraction distance excessively — it can cause clogs with PETG.

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Hatchbox Filament Settings

Hatchbox is one of the most popular affordable filament brands — consistent, well-documented, and available in a huge color range. These are the recommended slicer settings for Hatchbox PLA, PETG, ABS, and TPU on any FDM 3D printer.

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Settings by material

PLA

Nozzle temp200–215°CStart at 210°C

Bed temp55–65°CStart at 60°C

Retraction1–2 mm (DD) / 5–6 mm (Bowden)45 mm/s

Fan100%

Print speed50–80 mm/s

Bed surfaceSmooth PEI, glass, BuildTak

Hatchbox PLA prints reliably at 210°C on most printers. If you see underextrusion at this temp, try 215°C. Hatchbox PLA is forgiving — a good first filament for new printers.

PLA+

Nozzle temp210–225°CStart at 215°C

Bed temp60–70°CStart at 65°C

Retraction1–2 mm (DD) / 5–6 mm (Bowden)45 mm/s

Fan100%

Print speed45–70 mm/s

Bed surfaceSmooth PEI, glass

PLA+ is slightly stiffer and more impact-resistant than standard PLA. Requires a touch more heat. Identical retraction settings to PLA.

PETG

Nozzle temp230–245°CStart at 235°C

Bed temp70–85°CStart at 80°C

Retraction1–2 mm (DD) / 5–7 mm (Bowden)25 mm/s

Fan30–50%

Print speed40–60 mm/s

Bed surfaceTextured PEI, glass + glue

Hatchbox PETG is known for stringing — reduce retraction speed to 25 mm/s and use combing mode. Keep fan at or below 50%. Do not use smooth PEI without a release layer.

ABS

Nozzle temp230–245°CStart at 240°C

Bed temp100–110°CStart at 105°C

Retraction1–2 mm (DD) / 5–7 mm (Bowden)30 mm/s

Fan0%

Print speed40–60 mm/s

Bed surfaceSmooth PEI + ABS slurry, Kapton tape

ABS requires enclosure for large parts to prevent warping and layer delamination. Use an ABS slurry (ABS dissolved in acetone) on smooth PEI for first-layer adhesion. Enable draft shield in Cura.

TPU 95A

Nozzle temp220–235°CStart at 225°C

Bed temp40–60°CStart at 50°C

Retraction0–1 mm (DD only)20 mm/s

Fan100%

Print speed20–35 mm/s

Bed surfaceSmooth PEI, glass

Direct drive extruder strongly recommended. Bowden tubes cause jams with Hatchbox TPU. Print slowly — 25 mm/s is a safe starting point. Minimal or zero retraction to avoid grinding.

Hatchbox quick tips

Store sealed: Hatchbox filament comes vacuum-sealed. Reseal between uses or store in a drybox — PLA absorbs moisture over weeks, causing bubbles and rough surfaces.
First layer: 60°C bed on smooth PEI gives reliable adhesion for PLA. If you have bed adhesion issues, clean the surface with IPA before each print.
ABS warping: Hatchbox ABS warps significantly without an enclosure. For open-frame printers (Ender 3, Prusa MK4), limit ABS to small parts or use a cardboard enclosure.
PETG stringing: Lower nozzle temp to 230–235°C first before increasing retraction. Hatchbox PETG responds better to temperature changes than retraction changes.
TPU direct drive: Hatchbox TPU 95A requires direct drive. It will jam in most Bowden setups. If you have an Ender 3, install a direct-drive upgrade first.