PLA settings for the AD5X
Print PLA at 215°C nozzle and 60°C bed on the Flashforge AD5X.Settings below cover 4 nozzle sizes (0.25mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm).
Recommended settings (0.4 mm brass nozzle)
Nozzle temp215°C190–230°C range
Bed temp60°C55–70°C range
Fan speed100%Min 0%
Print speed60 mm/sStarting point
Retraction0.5 mmAt 40 mm/s
Nozzle0.4 mmbrass
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Imports directly into OrcaSlicer via File → Import → Import Configs
All nozzle sizes
0.25 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashforge HS PLA Flashforge PLA Basic · Flashforge PLA Color Change · Flashforge PLA Galaxy · Flashforge PLA Luminous · Flashforge PLA Matte · Flashforge PLA Metal · Flashforge PLA Pro · Flashforge PLA Silk · Flashforge PLA Sparkle | 215°C 190–230°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashforge HS PLA Flashforge PLA Basic · Flashforge PLA Color Change · Flashforge PLA Galaxy · Flashforge PLA Luminous · Flashforge PLA Matte · Flashforge PLA Metal · Flashforge PLA Pro · Flashforge PLA Silk · Flashforge PLA Sparkle | 215°C 190–230°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /0% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
0.6 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashforge HS PLA Flashforge PLA Basic · Flashforge PLA Color Change · Flashforge PLA Galaxy · Flashforge PLA Luminous · Flashforge PLA Matte · Flashforge PLA Metal · Flashforge PLA Pro · Flashforge PLA Silk · Flashforge PLA Sparkle | 215°C 190–230°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /0% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
0.8 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashforge HS PLA Flashforge PLA Basic · Flashforge PLA Color Change · Flashforge PLA Galaxy · Flashforge PLA Luminous · Flashforge PLA Matte · Flashforge PLA Metal · Flashforge PLA Pro · Flashforge PLA Silk · Flashforge PLA Sparkle | 215°C 190–230°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /0% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
Tips for printing PLA on the Flashforge AD5X
- PLA is the easiest filament to print. Start with the recommended 215°C nozzle temperature and adjust by ±5°C based on under/over-extrusion.
- Keep fan speed at 100% for best layer adhesion and bridging performance.
- Bed adhesion is excellent with a clean PEI sheet — no glue stick needed.
- Lower print speed (40–50 mm/s) for detailed parts; increase to 80+ mm/s for drafts.