# Protopasta Thermochromic PLA print settings (nozzle, bed, dry)

Print at 195–225 °C (383–437 °F) nozzle, 50–70 °C (122–158 °F) bed.

Source: Open Filament Database

## Sources & notes

Protopasta Thermochromic PLA (PLA) has a recommended nozzle temperature of 195–225 °C (383–437 °F) and a recommended bed temperature of 50–70 °C (122–158 °F), according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/protopasta/materials/PLA/filaments/thermochromic_pla/index.json; dataset imported 2026-10-13).

Dataset imported: 2026-10-13. Open Filament Database generation date, not a lab test.

- Material: PLA
- Nozzle: 195–225 °C (383–437 °F)
- Bed: 50–70 °C (122–158 °F)
- Dry: not in our current sources
- Print speed: not in our current sources
- Hardened nozzle: not recorded
- Source: https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/protopasta/materials/PLA/filaments/thermochromic_pla/index.json

## What nozzle temperature does Protopasta Thermochromic PLA recommend?

Protopasta Thermochromic PLA lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 195–225 °C (383–437 °F).

## What bed temperature does Protopasta Thermochromic PLA recommend?

Protopasta Thermochromic PLA lists a recommended bed temperature of 50–70 °C (122–158 °F).

## What print speed does Protopasta Thermochromic PLA list?

Print speed and volumetric flow are not in our current sources in the imported sources.

## Does Protopasta Thermochromic PLA require an enclosure?

An enclosure requirement is not in our current sources. No chamber temperature is listed either.

## Does Protopasta Thermochromic PLA require a hardened nozzle?

A hardened-nozzle requirement is not in our current sources.

## How should Protopasta Thermochromic PLA be dried?

Drying temperature and drying time for Protopasta Thermochromic PLA are not in our current sources.

## What spool weights does Protopasta Thermochromic PLA come in?

Listed spool weights: 500 g and 1 kg (1000 g).

## What is the price per kilogram of Protopasta Thermochromic PLA?

Price per kilogram is not in our current sources.