OrcaSlicer Settings Guide
OrcaSlicer is the community's preferred slicer for non-Bambu printers — free, open-source, with 135+ official printer profiles, built-in calibration wizards, and the same print-quality engine as Bambu Studio. This guide covers the settings that matter most and links directly to our database entries for every supported brand.
Supported brands & models
All settings in the Print Numbers database sourced from OrcaSlicer are from the official OrcaSlicer GitHub repository. Click any brand to see the full settings database for that printer.
| Brand | Models | Notable examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creality | 61 | Ender 3 V3, K1, K1 Max, CR-10 Smart, Sermoon | Largest coverage. Includes all K-series CoreXY models. |
| Elegoo | 18 | Neptune 4, Neptune 4 Pro, Neptune 4 Max, Centauri | Full Neptune 4 series and new Centauri lineup. |
| Flashforge | 10 | Adventurer 5M, Adventurer 5M Pro, AD5X, Creator 5 | All Adventurer 5M variants and Creator enclosed printers. |
| Qidi | 13 | Q1 Pro, X-Max 3, X-Plus 3, X-Plus 4, X-Smart 3 | High-temp enclosed printers — PC/Nylon support built in. |
| Anycubic | 20 | Kobra S1, Kobra S1 Max, Kobra 3 Max, Kobra X | Full Kobra S1 and Kobra 3 families. |
| Artillery | 10 | Sidewinder X4 Pro, Sidewinder X4 Plus, Genius Pro | Sidewinder and Genius series. |
| AnkerMake | 3 | M5, M5 All-Metal, M5C | All current AnkerMake models. |
Recommended settings by material
These are typical OrcaSlicer starting-point settings derived from official profiles. Exact values vary by printer model — use the database links below each material for printer-specific numbers.
| Material | Nozzle temp | Bed temp | Retraction | Speed | Fan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 210–220°C | 55–65°C | 0.4–0.8 mm | 150–300 mm/s | 100% | Enable Combing. First layer 25–30 mm/s. |
| PLA+ | 220–230°C | 60–70°C | 0.4–0.8 mm | 150–250 mm/s | 100% | Same as PLA. May need +5°C. |
| PETG | 230–245°C | 70–85°C | 0.6–1.0 mm | 100–200 mm/s | 30–50% | Never exceed 1mm retraction. Avoid 100% fan. |
| ABS | 240–255°C | 100–110°C | 0.6–1.0 mm | 60–120 mm/s | 0% | Requires enclosure. Disable fan entirely. |
| ASA | 245–260°C | 100–110°C | 0.6–1.0 mm | 60–120 mm/s | 0–10% | Same as ABS. UV-resistant outdoor material. |
| TPU | 220–235°C | 40–60°C | 0–0.5 mm | 25–50 mm/s | 100% | Disable or minimize retraction. Print slowly. |
| Nylon | 250–270°C | 70–80°C | 0.6–1.0 mm | 40–80 mm/s | 20–50% | Dry thoroughly. All-metal hot end recommended. |
| PC | 270–285°C | 100–120°C | 0.6–1.0 mm | 40–80 mm/s | 0–20% | All-metal hot end required. Active enclosure. |
Source: OrcaSlicer GitHub official profiles. Settings are starting points; run calibration for your specific printer and filament brand.
Built-in calibration tools
OrcaSlicer's main advantage over other slicers is its set of automated calibration prints, accessible from the Calibration menu. Run these in order when setting up a new printer or filament brand.
Key OrcaSlicer settings explained
- Pressure Advance (Klipper) / Linear Advance (Marlin)
- Compensates for the pressure lag in the extruder by pre-loading filament before printing speed changes. Use the built-in K-factor calibration print. Typical values: PLA 0.02–0.05, PETG 0.05–0.08, ABS 0.03–0.07. Without this, corners have blobs and straight sections have gaps.
- Wall Generator (Arachne vs Classic)
- Arachne is the default and produces variable-width perimeters that fill gaps better. Classic produces uniform-width perimeters. Use Arachne for most prints; Classic for fine models where consistent line width matters.
- Seam position
- Controls where layer transitions appear. "Aligned" places all seams at the same point (visible but predictable). "Nearest" minimizes travel but scatters seams. "Sharpest corner" hides seams in geometry — best for organic shapes.
- Sparse infill pattern
- Gyroid is the default and best all-around: isotropic strength, no infill visible through walls. Lightning is fastest for support-only or display parts. Grid and 3D Honeycomb are good for rigid functional parts.