Spectrum PA12 CF15
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- Nozzle255–290 °C
- Bed80 °C
- Speed—
- Dry—
- Density1.07 g/cm³
Spectrum PA12 CF15, from the Open Filament Database. A blank stays blank.
Printers
Fits means nozzle, bed, and enclosure all pass. Partial means the full recommended range is out of reach. A missing essential check is not a fit.
- A1Needs a hardened nozzle
- A1 miniNeeds a hardened nozzle
- P1PNeeds a hardened nozzle
- P1SNeeds a hardened nozzle
- X1CNot enough data
- MK4SNeeds a hardened nozzle
- Core One+Needs a hardened nozzle
- XLNeeds a hardened nozzle
- K1CNot enough data
- CentauriNot enough data
- Kobra 3 MaxNot enough data
- Q1 ProNot enough data
- SV08 MaxNot enough data
Colors
- Carbon Black#1C1C1F
Related
Answers
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Sources & notes
Spectrum PA12 CF15 (PA/CF) has a recommended nozzle temperature of 255–290 °C and a recommended bed temperature of 80 °C, according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/spectrum/materials/PA12/filaments/pa12_cf15/index.json; dataset imported 2026-10-13).
Dataset imported 13 October 2026.
Source · Safety sheet · Brand site · Page JSON
Full specifications
| Material | PA/CFSource material code PA12 |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 255–290 °C |
| Bed temperature | 80 °C |
| Print speed | — |
| Volumetric flow | — |
| Drying | — |
| Enclosure required | — |
| Chamber temperature | — |
| Hardened nozzle | YesEvery color variant is tagged abrasive and fiber-filled in the Open Filament Database. That database has no hardened-nozzle boolean. Its trait rules treat carbon-fiber and glass-fiber composites tagged abrasive as needing a hardened nozzle. |
| Spool weight | 500 g and 1 kg (1000 g) |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Diameter tolerance | ±0.02 mmRecorded by the Open Filament Database. It is a required field there, including conventional values. |
| Recorded density | 1.07 g/cm³Recorded by the Open Filament Database. It is a required field there, including conventional values. |
| Minimum nozzle diameter | — |
| Shore A hardness | — |
| Certifications | — |
| Price per kg | — |
| Dataset imported | 13 October 2026Open Filament Database generation date, not a lab test. |
A blank was blank in the source. Nothing here is estimated.
Printer notes
| Printer | Result | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 | Partial | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is not hardened. |
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | Partial | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 80 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is not hardened. |
| Bambu Lab P1P | Partial | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is not hardened. |
| Bambu Lab P1S | Partial | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is not hardened. |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 110 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is hardened. |
| Prusa MK4S | Partial | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is not hardened. |
| Prusa CORE One+ | Partial | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is not hardened. |
| Prusa XL | Partial | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 290 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 120 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is not hardened. |
| Creality K1C | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is hardened. |
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 320 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not in our current sources. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. The stock nozzle is hardened. |
| Anycubic Kobra 3 Max | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 90 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. Whether the stock nozzle is hardened is not in our current sources. |
| Qidi Q1 Pro | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 350 °C. This printer's maximum bed temperature is not in our current sources. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. Whether the stock nozzle is hardened is not in our current sources. |
| Sovol SV08 Max | — | The listed nozzle maximum of 290 °C is within this printer's maximum of 300 °C. The listed bed maximum of 80 °C is within this printer's maximum of 100 °C. Whether an enclosure is required is not in our current sources. This filament is recorded as needing a hardened nozzle. Whether the stock nozzle is hardened is not in our current sources. |
Questions
What nozzle temperature does Spectrum PA12 CF15 recommend?
Spectrum PA12 CF15 lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 255–290 °C.
What bed temperature does Spectrum PA12 CF15 recommend?
Spectrum PA12 CF15 lists a recommended bed temperature of 80 °C.
What print speed does Spectrum PA12 CF15 list?
Print speed and volumetric flow are not in our current sources in the imported sources.
Does Spectrum PA12 CF15 require an enclosure?
An enclosure requirement is not in our current sources. No chamber temperature is listed either.
Does Spectrum PA12 CF15 require a hardened nozzle?
Every color variant is tagged abrasive and fiber-filled in the Open Filament Database. That database has no hardened-nozzle boolean. Its trait rules treat carbon-fiber and glass-fiber composites tagged abrasive as needing a hardened nozzle.
How should Spectrum PA12 CF15 be dried?
Drying temperature and drying time for Spectrum PA12 CF15 are not in our current sources.
What spool weights does Spectrum PA12 CF15 come in?
Listed spool weights: 500 g and 1 kg (1000 g).
What is the price per kilogram of Spectrum PA12 CF15?
Price per kilogram is not in our current sources.
Provenance
Open Filament Database
License MIT. Record. Repository. Fields: bedTempC, brand, colors, densityGCm3, diameterToleranceMm, diametersMm, material, nozzleTempC, product, spoolWeightsG.