Best 3D printers for TPU
TPU is flexible and forgiving of temperature variation, but its soft nature causes feeding issues at high speeds or with long Bowden tubes. A direct-drive extruder is a significant advantage.
Must-have
- Direct-drive extruder (strongly preferred)
- Low retraction settings
- Slow print speed (20–30 mm/s)
Nice to have
- Heated bed to 30–60°C
- Hardened extruder gears
Quick picks
Top picks
- #1225°C avg nozzle35°C avg bed300×300×400 mm1 TPU profilesNozzles: 0.4mmView CR-10 TPU settings →
- #2Open frame225°C avg nozzle35°C avg bed300×300×400 mm1 TPU profilesNozzles: 0.4mmView CR-10 Smart Pro TPU settings →
- #3Open frame225°C avg nozzle40°C avg bed300×300×300 mm1 TPU profilesNozzles: 0.4mmView K1 Max_CFS-C TPU settings →
More printers for TPU
| # | Printer | Enclosure | Avg nozzle | Build volume | Profiles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | CrealityK1 Max | ✓ | 225°C | 300×300×300 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #5 | PrusaXL | — | 225°C | 360×360×360 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #6 | SnapmakerArtisan | ✓ | 225°C | 400×400×400 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #7 | SovolSV06 Plus | — | 225°C | 300×300×340 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #8 | SovolSV08 | — | 225°C | 350×350×350 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #9 | UltimakerS5 | — | 225°C | 330×240×300 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #10 | UltimakerS7 | ✓ | 225°C | 330×240×300 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #11 | CrealitySermoon D3 | — | 225°C | 300×250×300 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #12 | ElegooNeptune 4 Ultra | — | 225°C | 265×265×265 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #13 | CrealitySPARKX i7 | — | 225°C | 260×260×255 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #14 | AnycubicKobra 3 | — | 225°C | 250×250×260 mm | 1 | Settings → |
| #15 | QidiQ1 Pro | — | 225°C | — | 4 | Settings → |