The short answerPLA+ runs a touch hotter than PLA.

PLA+ prints at a nozzle of 210 to 230 °C with the bed at 50 to 60 °C, per the eSUN PLA+ datasheet. SUNLU PLA+ runs a touch cooler, 205 to 215 °C. The window is a little hotter and a little wider than standard PLA, which gives you room to tune for toughness.

The nozzle range

The eSUN PLA+ datasheet lists 210 to 230 °C. The SUNLU PLA+ sheet lists 205 to 215 °C. Set the nozzle from 210 to 230 °C per eSUN, and stay near the low end if you print SUNLU PLA+. Drop toward 210 °C for stringing. Raise toward 230 °C when layer adhesion is weak.

PLA+ temperature guide
SettingRecommendedWhy
Nozzle temperature210 to 230 °CeSUN 210 to 230, SUNLU 205 to 215.
Bed temperature50 to 60 °CeSUN 45 to 60, SUNLU 50 to 60.

Bed temperature

PLA+ sticks best on a 50 to 60 °C bed. A warm bed also helps the first layer adhesion, which matters for impact strength. Above 60 °C offers no gain and can soften the part too early. Run the part cooling fan at full speed for clean overhangs.

Tuning for common flaws

PLA+ temperature problems and fixes
Likely causeFixSeverity
Layers split under loadRaise the nozzle 5 °C toward 230 °Cmd
First layer liftsRaise the bed to 60 °C and clean the sheethi
Stringing between movesDrop the nozzle 5 °C and add retractionlo
Brittle printsDry the PLA+ at 50 °C for 8 hourshi

Key takeaways

  • Print PLA+ at 210 to 230 °C on the nozzle.
  • Set the bed to 50 to 60 °C for adhesion and strength.
  • Run the part cooling fan at full speed.
  • Dry PLA+ at 50 °C before you tune the temperature.

Frequently asked

What is the best PLA+ print temperature?
Start at 215 °C. The eSUN PLA+ range runs 210 to 230 °C, and SUNLU runs 205 to 215 °C. Tune up for weak layers and down for stringing.
Is PLA+ bed temperature 50 or 60 °C?
Either works. Use 60 °C if the first layer lifts, and 50 °C for routine prints. Both sit inside the eSUN and SUNLU ranges.
Why does my PLA+ string at the right temperature?
The filament is likely wet, or the retraction is too low. Dry the PLA+ at 50 °C for 8 hours, then tune retraction.
Should I run a temperature tower for PLA+?
Yes. Print a tower from 210 to 230 °C and pick the band with the least stringing and the best layer adhesion for your spool.

For the exact values to enter, read the PLA+ temperature settings. For what PLA+ is, see what is PLA+. The PLA temperature guide covers the base material.

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Sources & methodology

3 citations · reviewed 2026-07-09
  1. 01eSUN PLA+ Technical Data Sheetaccessed 2026-07-06Tier 1
  2. 02SUNLU PLA+ Technical Data Sheetaccessed 2026-06-29Tier 1
  3. 03All3DP PLA+ Filaments Buyer's Guideaccessed 2026-06-29Tier 2
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