# Filament **URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/filament/11.md [Latest](https://forum.lulzbot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lulzbot.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Filament category](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/about-the-filament-category/16)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/about-the-filament-category/16 "2013-04-04T20:36:37Z")
Help with printing with specific plastic filaments. --- ## [Filament Testing Notes](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/filament-testing-notes/3322)
**Author:** [@Brent.I](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Brent.I)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/filament-testing-notes/3322 "2018-11-08T00:51:44Z")
Hey all, At LulzBot we get quite a few different types of filament sent our way for the hopes of carrying it within our store. Not all of these filaments will make the cut, but it doesn’t mean they are not compatible wi… --- ## [Having issues loading materials into Cura LE 4.13.17](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/having-issues-loading-materials-into-cura-le-4-13-17/28038)
**Author:** [@doytow](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/doytow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/having-issues-loading-materials-into-cura-le-4-13-17/28038 "2026-07-20T18:31:05Z")
Only Polylite PLA shows up in my materials even though many others are in the folder. Can’t seem to add any to favorites, even though others say they have imported successfully --- ## [Printing PolyCarbonate](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-polycarbonate/918)
**Author:** [@ReddFoxx](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ReddFoxx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-polycarbonate/918 "2026-05-26T22:35:26Z")
Since I’ve found very little information on printing PolyCarbonate, I’ll start a thread and see where it goes. http://reprap.org/wiki/Polycarbonate doesn’t help a whole lot, but it’s somewhere to start. I’m using a Hex… --- ## [Problem with temperature tower- PLA](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/problem-with-temperature-tower-pla/27908)
**Author:** [@ARhodes01075](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ARhodes01075)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/problem-with-temperature-tower-pla/27908 "2026-05-17T22:01:46Z")
I printed a temperature tower to try to determine the best settings for a new reel of Polymaker Polylite PLA. In the photo, the temperature starts at 230 degrees on the bottom step and drops 5 degrees with ea… --- ## [Settings for TAZ6 with Polymaker Polylite ASA and 2.85 hexagon head?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/settings-for-taz6-with-polymaker-polylite-asa-and-2-85-hexagon-head/27904)
**Author:** [@ARhodes01075](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ARhodes01075)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/settings-for-taz6-with-polymaker-polylite-asa-and-2-85-hexagon-head/27904 "2026-05-12T12:12:33Z")
I am looking for the settings to use for a TAZ6 using Polymaker Polylite ASA and 2.85 hexagon head. I have the original 2.85mm hotend and I cannot find an “official” printer profile for this. Can someone tell me the se… --- ## [Kryon Max Filament barn find](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/kryon-max-filament-barn-find/27907)
**Author:** [@Nozzle\_Necromancer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Nozzle_Necromancer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/kryon-max-filament-barn-find/27907 "2026-05-11T14:07:25Z")
so I found a local deal with a Lulzbot mini and a bunch of Kryonmax filament. To be honest I have no need for any of it, but it seems like a good deal to resell if anyone will actually buy the stuff. I’m talking 4.5k… --- ## [Printing above 300c](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-above-300c/27859)
**Author:** [@tallstackdave](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tallstackdave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-above-300c/27859 "2026-04-20T20:59:25Z")
I have some PPS-CF filament that I need to print on a lulzbot taz6 that was recently introduced to me. From what I can see these can print above 300c but all are “firmware” limited. We have a few parts that were bought f… --- ## [Printing PPS-CF on Taz6](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-pps-cf-on-taz6/27860)
**Author:** [@tallstackdave](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tallstackdave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-pps-cf-on-taz6/27860 "2026-02-23T20:23:09Z")
Can you print PPS-CF on the Taz6, and If so what modifications do I need to make to the printer to print this. I have already heard about the e3d pt100 thermistor, but what other software/firmware, and hardware modificat… --- ## [Disappearing sources for 2.85](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/disappearing-sources-for-2-85/27848)
**Author:** [@CSW](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/CSW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/disappearing-sources-for-2-85/27848 "2026-02-07T19:02:41Z")
I am wondering where folks are going to get 2.85 filament as more manufacturers are leaving that market. Most of the filaments in the Lulzbot store are Polymaker, and are fairly expensive. Polymaker has said they are n… --- ## [LuLzBot Taz Workhorse](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-workhorse/27814)
**Author:** [@pbhatia](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/pbhatia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-workhorse/27814 "2025-12-19T20:13:52Z")
Hello all, I’m new to 3D printing and working with a LulzBot TAZ Workhorse. My issue is that the printer completes only one print job and then stops, with no filament extrusion afterward. I’ve tried changing the filament… --- ## [.5 nozzle poor results](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/5-nozzle-poor-results/27579)
**Author:** [@mhristau](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mhristau)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/5-nozzle-poor-results/27579 "2025-11-28T17:49:08Z")
Been a while since I’ve printed PLA with a .5 nozzle. Filament is 2.85 3D-Fuel Pro PLA. Welcome any improvement suggestions. --- ## [Heat creep Taz workhorse.5 HE tool head](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heat-creep-taz-workhorse-5-he-tool-head/27746)
**Author:** [@DeGugs](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/DeGugs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heat-creep-taz-workhorse-5-he-tool-head/27746 "2025-10-10T23:57:01Z")
I have tried so hard for weeks to resolve a heat creep issue with my workhorse. It all began when I got this printer as a freebie for my brother‘s office. It wasn’t in perfect condition, the thing would stop extruding e… --- ## [PETG on Mini2 Settings](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/petg-on-mini2-settings/27740)
**Author:** [@Dave\_KI4PSR](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Dave_KI4PSR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/petg-on-mini2-settings/27740 "2025-10-06T19:34:36Z")
I’m new to PETG. I have a Mini2 that works great with PLA. The CURA selection for PETG is not working well, clumping mostly. I have researched this and will experiment now, but if someone has already solved this pleas… --- ## [Material compatible question](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/material-compatible-question/27700)
**Author:** [@TimPostma](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/TimPostma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/material-compatible-question/27700 "2025-08-23T21:58:09Z")
Is the Taz workhorse plus work with spectrum ASA grade 275 with a smooth sheet? --- ## [Taz 6 switch to 1.75?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-switch-to-1-75/26204)
**Author:** [@Huskerfan](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Huskerfan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-switch-to-1-75/26204 "2025-08-07T20:16:17Z")
I bought a Taz 6 about 5 years ago. It appears over the last several years 1.75 filament is gaining traction as the size to use. Can I use 1.75 in my 2.85 tool head? and would that be a wise thing to do? I really don’… --- ## [Deleting wipe gcode](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/deleting-wipe-gcode/27601)
**Author:** [@ProfessorJ](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ProfessorJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/deleting-wipe-gcode/27601 "2025-06-12T17:20:03Z")
My lulzbot mini 1 wipes too aggressively, and doesn’t even probe before wiping, does anyone know if deleting the wipe code from the start code hurts the rest of the print? --- ## [What high temp filament to use with TAZ 6](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/what-high-temp-filament-to-use-with-taz-6/27561)
**Author:** [@ARhodes01075](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ARhodes01075)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/what-high-temp-filament-to-use-with-taz-6/27561 "2025-05-19T19:27:03Z")
I have a stock TAZ 6 which I usually use with PLA, but occasionally I need to use something that will not melt or get soft at temperatures found inside a car. I have used Polymaker PC-Max up to now. But my stock is jus… --- ## [How do I season a smooth sheet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-do-i-season-a-smooth-sheet/27504)
**Author:** [@TimPostma](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/TimPostma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-do-i-season-a-smooth-sheet/27504 "2025-05-09T23:16:39Z")
What supplies do I need or do I just wash the bed I used factory settings It is green filament the sheet is fresh out of the box I also cleared a significant amount of filament in the extruder & extruder for Load f… --- ## [SideKick 175 0.4 nozzle - 3D Fuel](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-175-0-4-nozzle-3d-fuel/27499)
**Author:** [@Reginald](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Reginald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-175-0-4-nozzle-3d-fuel/27499 "2025-04-18T15:17:04Z")
What do I have to do to get a profile for a 0.4 nozzel using 3d Fuel filament? --- ## [Airless soccer ball with TPU](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/airless-soccer-ball-with-tpu/27239)
**Author:** [@Roy](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Roy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/airless-soccer-ball-with-tpu/27239 "2025-03-25T19:28:39Z")
I have been trying to print one of the “Airless” type sports balls with tpu on a workhorse with .5 print head but have gotten nothing but about 30 failed prints. Has anyone here had success with this? --- ## [Taz 5 - Stock extruder - Polymide PA6-GF](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-stock-extruder-polymide-pa6-gf/27319)
**Author:** [@b\_wrad](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/b_wrad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-stock-extruder-polymide-pa6-gf/27319 "2025-02-18T16:39:14Z")
Hi, I am interested in printing with Polymaker PolyMide PA6-GF (Glass filled Nylon) on a stock taz 5 extruder. I purchased a few Microswiss Plated nozzles, will these suffice? Will the GF Nylon damage any other componen… --- ## [Lulzbot Mini not Extruding](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-not-extruding/27261)
**Author:** [@NSGK16](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/NSGK16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-not-extruding/27261 "2025-02-08T00:50:50Z")
I just got a Lulzbot Mini from a friend who got it a few years ago. It is completely new, not even opened. I was following the Instruction Manuel and there was a step were you test if the filament extrudes, I tried, and … --- ## [Lulzbot Mini Extruding Issues](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-extruding-issues/27282)
**Author:** [@NSGK16](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/NSGK16)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-extruding-issues/27282 "2025-02-06T23:54:13Z")
I have had my Lulzbot Mini for a few days now and have made a few prints. Originally, filament would not extrude and I fixed that by pushing the filament out using a wire. Now, it is not extruding again. I used a metal w… --- ## [Filament Tension Knob Stuck](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/filament-tension-knob-stuck/27289)
**Author:** [@OrangePeeler](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/OrangePeeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/filament-tension-knob-stuck/27289 "2025-02-01T01:01:56Z")
I am attempting to repair a Taz Pro and have fixed most of the issues the printer has, but it still has an Extruder 1 Filament Error on the base layer every time. Looking at the extruder, the Idler Adjustment Knob is as … --- ## [2.88 PLA Filament Stuck in Nozzle](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/2-88-pla-filament-stuck-in-nozzle/27126)
**Author:** [@eagertolearn](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/eagertolearn)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/2-88-pla-filament-stuck-in-nozzle/27126 "2024-12-21T19:23:09Z")
I haven’t used our Lulzbot Taz 6 in a while. On the printer I pressed Change Filament, and swapped in some new Matter Hackers lime green PLA. I then pressed Load and it started loading and then the PLA cracked off a piec… --- ## [M175 filiment stuck in head](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/m175-filiment-stuck-in-head/26783)
**Author:** [@Reginald](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Reginald)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/m175-filiment-stuck-in-head/26783 "2024-11-19T19:14:11Z")
I recently purchased the SideKick 747 printer and was able to print the rocktopus with polylite PLA and a benchy with polysonic PLA. Both came out well. I set up a part I designed and started printing it with the polys… --- ## [Under extrusion during 3D printing Nylon 4.6?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/under-extrusion-during-3d-printing-nylon-4-6/27034)
**Author:** [@Shollz](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Shollz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/under-extrusion-during-3d-printing-nylon-4-6/27034 "2024-10-23T01:28:22Z")
I have been experiencing under extrusion during 3D printing Nylon 4.6, and I have tried to optimize parameters such as the flow rate, speed, overlap etc. but still not seeing any improvement. I also dried the filament fo… --- ## [Can't Import 618 Nylon and other new profiles](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cant-import-618-nylon-and-other-new-profiles/6604)
**Author:** [@AmericAnon](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/AmericAnon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cant-import-618-nylon-and-other-new-profiles/6604 "2024-10-18T15:06:45Z")
I have a Lulzbot Taz 6 and have been printing with it for almost a year now. I am working on exploring new filament profiles and want to try 618 nylon. I downloaded the profile from the Lulzbot website, but when I try to… --- ## [Nozzle for carbon fiber](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/nozzle-for-carbon-fiber/26890)
**Author:** [@ButcherBaker3DMaker](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ButcherBaker3DMaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/nozzle-for-carbon-fiber/26890 "2024-08-12T19:38:11Z")
To print filament with carbon fiber can I just change the nozzle in the Meteor 175? Or do I need to change the entire tool head to the HS? I am currently using the HS 285mm 0.8 nozzle, but I am running 1.75mm filament,… [Next page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/filament/11.md?page=1)