PLA+ settings for the Neptune 3 Pro
Print PLA+ at 225°C nozzle and 60°C bed on the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro.Settings below cover 5 nozzle sizes (0.2mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1mm).
Recommended settings (0.4 mm brass nozzle)
Nozzle temp225°C200–235°C range
Bed temp60°C55–70°C range
Fan speed100%Min 80%
Print speed60 mm/sStarting point
Retraction0.5 mmAt 40 mm/s
Nozzle0.4 mmbrass
Source: Official profile. ✓ Verified against official profile.
Imports directly into OrcaSlicer via File → Import → Import Configs
All nozzle sizes
0.2 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Rapid PLA+ Elegoo | 225°C 200–235°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /0% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
0.4 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Rapid PLA+ Elegoo | 225°C 200–235°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /80% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
0.6 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Rapid PLA+ Elegoo | 225°C 200–235°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /80% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
0.8 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Rapid PLA+ Elegoo | 225°C 200–235°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /80% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
1 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Rapid PLA+ Elegoo | 225°C 200–235°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /80% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
Tips for printing PLA+ on the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
- PLA+ prints like PLA but requires 5–10°C more nozzle temperature for full strength — start at the recommended 225°C.
- Keep fan at 80–100% for best layer bonding and bridging performance.
- PLA+ is stiffer and less brittle than standard PLA — good for functional parts that don't need high heat resistance.
- If you see elephant's foot on the first layer, raise the Z offset slightly or reduce first-layer flow to 95%.