PETG settings for the X-Smart 5
Print PETG at 235°C nozzle and 60°C bed on the Qidi X-Smart 5.Fan speed 100%, retraction 0.5mm, print speed 60mm/s.
Recommended settings (0.4 mm brass nozzle)
Nozzle temp235°C220–250°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
Source: Official profile. ✓ Verified against official profile.
Imports directly into OrcaSlicer via File → Import → Import Configs
0.4 mm nozzle
| Filament | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Fan | Speed | Retraction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu PETG Generic PETG · HATCHBOX PETG · QIDI PETG Basic · QIDI PETG Rapido · QIDI PETG Tough · QIDI PETG Translucent · QIDI PETG-CF · QIDI PETG-GF | 235°C 220–250°C | 60°C 55–70°C | 100% /0% | 60 mm/s | 0.5 mm @ 40 mm/s | Official profile |
Tips for printing PETG on the Qidi X-Smart 5
- PETG is hygroscopic — dry your filament before printing if stored openly for more than a week.
- Reduce fan speed to 25–50% for better layer adhesion. Too much cooling causes layer delamination.
- Use a higher first-layer height (0.25–0.3 mm) and reduce first-layer speed for better adhesion.
- PETG sticks aggressively to PEI — use a thin layer of glue stick or hairspray as release agent.