What temperature should I print Overture PLA at?

Print Overture PLA at 205°C nozzle and 60°C bed as a starting point. The official range is 190–220°C. Overture PLA typically needs slightly lower temperatures than Hatchbox PLA — if you are switching brands, lower the nozzle temp by 5°C first. If you see layer separation or weak parts, raise the temp. If you see stringing or blobs, lower it.

Is Overture PLA+ worth it over regular PLA?

Overture PLA+ is worth it for functional parts that need to flex slightly without snapping — brackets, clips, phone cases, hinges. For purely aesthetic prints (models, figures, miniatures), standard PLA is lighter and easier to post-process. PLA+ is typically 15–30% more expensive per kilogram than standard PLA, which is a reasonable premium for the improved toughness.

Filament Brands

Overture Filament Settings

Overture is a popular budget-to-mid-range brand known for consistent first-layer adhesion and a wide color range. These are the recommended settings for Overture PLA, PLA+, PETG, ABS, and TPU on any FDM 3D printer.

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Settings by material

PLA

Nozzle temp190–220°CStart at 205°C

Bed temp55–65°C

Retraction1 mm (DD) / 4–6 mm (Bowden)

Fan100%

Print speed40–80 mm/s

Overture PLA is known for excellent first-layer adhesion thanks to its formulation. 205°C is the sweet spot for most printers — if you see underextrusion, try 210°C. The build surface included with many Overture packs (blue tape-style) works well but standard PEI at 60°C is more consistent.

PLA+

Nozzle temp200–230°CStart at 215°C

Bed temp55–70°C

Retraction1 mm (DD) / 5–6 mm (Bowden)

Fan100%

Print speed40–70 mm/s

Overture PLA+ is notably tougher and more flexible than their standard PLA. 215°C is the recommended starting point. Good for functional parts and clips. Slightly more prone to stringing than PLA — reduce temp before increasing retraction.

PETG

Nozzle temp230–250°CStart at 240°C

Bed temp70–85°C

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

Fan30–50%

Print speed30–50 mm/s

Overture PETG is a solid mid-range PETG. Use textured PEI at 80°C. Fan at max 50%. Combing mode helps significantly with stringing.

ABS

Nozzle temp230–250°CStart at 240°C

Bed temp100–110°C

Retraction1–2 mm (DD)

Fan0%

Print speed40–60 mm/s

Overture ABS requires enclosure for large parts. Zero fan — maintain ambient heat. ABS slurry on smooth PEI improves first-layer adhesion on the first print.

TPU 95A

Nozzle temp220–235°CStart at 225°C

Bed temp30–60°C

Retraction0–1 mm (DD only)

Fan100%

Print speed20–30 mm/s

Overture TPU 95A is direct drive only. Print slowly at 25 mm/s and use minimal retraction. Overture TPU has good elasticity and tear resistance — well-suited for grips, gaskets, and phone cases.