Slicer Settings Cheat-Sheet Generator
Pick your slicer (PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Cura), material, nozzle and goal — get a copyable cheat-sheet of recommended values using the exact setting name that slicer uses, with a one-line rationale and what differs from default.
27 settings × 4 slicers × 6 materials × 4 nozzles · updated 2026-05
PrusaSlicer · PLA · 0.4 mm nozzle · goal: Balanced general-purpose · Standard 0.4 mm: the calibration baseline for most profiles. · 10 of 27 differ from default
| Setting (this slicer's exact label) | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Layers and perimeters > Layer height Quality · mm | 0.20 | ~0.5× nozzle for a good quality/strength balance |
| Layers and perimeters > First layer height Quality · mm | 0.20 | Thicker first layer for reliable bed adhesion |
| Advanced > Extrusion width (Default) Quality · mm | 0.42
default: 0.40 | 0.4 mm nozzle → ~0.42 mm line width |
| Layers and perimeters > Perimeters Strength · perimeters | 3
default: 2 | Balanced everyday profile: a solid 3 walls and 20% gyroid handle most real parts without big time penalties. |
| Layers and perimeters > Solid layers > Top Strength · layers | 5
default: 4 | Balanced everyday profile: a solid 3 walls and 20% gyroid handle most real parts without big time penalties. |
| Layers and perimeters > Solid layers > Bottom Strength · layers | 4
default: 3 | Balanced everyday profile: a solid 3 walls and 20% gyroid handle most real parts without big time penalties. |
| Infill > Fill density Strength · % | 20
default: 15 | Balanced everyday profile: a solid 3 walls and 20% gyroid handle most real parts without big time penalties. |
| Infill > Fill pattern Strength | Gyroid
default: Grid | Balanced everyday profile: a solid 3 walls and 20% gyroid handle most real parts without big time penalties. |
| Filament Settings > Temperature > Nozzle (Other layers) Temperature · C | 205
default: 210 | PLA flows well at 200-215 C; run a temp tower for your brand. |
| Filament Settings > Temperature > Nozzle (First layer) Temperature · C | 210 | PLA recommended value |
| Filament Settings > Temperature > Bed (Other layers) Temperature · C | 60 | 60 C grips most PEI/glass; some PLA does fine at 55 C. |
| Filament Settings > Advanced > Extrusion multiplier Quality · x / % | 1.00
default: 1.00 (PrusaSlicer 1.00 EM; Orca/Bambu 0.98; Cura 100%) | PLA recommended value |
| Printer Settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Length Travel · mm | 1.0 direct / 4.0 Bowden | PLA recommended value |
| Printer Settings > Extruder 1 > Retraction > Speed Travel · mm/s | 35 | PLA recommended value |
| Speed > Travel > Travel Speed · mm/s | 150 | Standard value for this combination |
| Speed > Speed for print moves > External perimeters Speed · mm/s | 30 | Standard value for this combination |
| Speed > Speed for print moves > Perimeters Speed · mm/s | 45 | Standard value for this combination |
| Speed > Speed for print moves > Infill Speed · mm/s | 80 | Standard value for this combination |
| Speed > Speed for print moves > First layer speed Speed · mm/s | 20 | Standard value for this combination |
| Filament Settings > Cooling > Max fan speed Cooling · % | 100 | Full cooling sharpens overhangs and reduces stringing on PLA. |
| Filament Settings > Cooling > Slow down if layer time is below Cooling · s | 8
default: 10 | PLA recommended value |
| Layers and perimeters > Seam position Quality | Aligned | Standard value for this combination |
| Support material > Generate support material Support | Off | Standard value for this combination |
| Support material > Style (Snug/Organic) Support | Normal / Snug | Standard value for this combination |
| Support material > Contact Z distance Support · mm | 0.15
default: 0.20 | PLA releases cleanly with a tight 0.15 mm gap. |
| Skirt and brim > Brim type / Brim width Adhesion | Off | PLA recommended value |
| Layers and perimeters > Ironing > Enable ironing Quality | Off | Standard value for this combination |
Values are sensible starting points for a typical 0.4 mm-class machine. Bold = differs from a generic default. Always confirm temps/flow/retraction with a calibration print.
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