Material
PLA
Printer
Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus

Short answer

The Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus prints PLA clean at a 200 to 210 C nozzle and a 55 to 60 C bed, with a short retraction and full cooling after the first layer. The Kobra 2 Plus is a direct-drive bed-slinger, so it handles PLA easy and retracts short. Dry the filament and level the bed, and these numbers give a good first print.

Starting PLA settings for the Kobra 2 Plus

These numbers suit a stock Kobra 2 Plus with the direct-drive extruder. The nozzle, bed, and fan values track the Prusament PLA datasheet, which lists a 210 C nozzle with a 10 C window, a 40 to 60 C bed, and full fan. The retraction baseline and the speed tuning are Marqilo starting points for the direct-drive setup. Use them for a first print, then adjust.

Starting PLA settings for an Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus
SettingRecommendedWhy
Nozzle temp200 to 210 C200 C is a safe start for most PLA; 210 C helps at faster speeds.
Bed temp55 to 60 C60 C gives the strongest first-layer grip on glass or PEI.
Retraction0.6 to 0.8 mmDirect-drive baseline. Tune within 0.6 to 0.8 mm if you see stringing.
Part cooling100%Off or low for the first 2 to 3 layers, then 100 percent. PLA takes full cooling.
First layer200 C, 60 C bed, 20 mm/sSlow and warm. A slow first layer bonds PLA to the sheet.
Print speed60 to 100 mm/sMarqilo starting point. The Kobra 2 Plus runs steady in this range on PLA.

How to adjust PLA settings

  1. Level and clean the bed

    Heat the bed to 60 C, then set a light paper drag at all four corners and the center. Wipe the sheet with isopropyl alcohol.

  2. Set the temperatures

    Nozzle to 200 C and bed to 60 C is a safe start that melts PLA clean and holds the first layer.

  3. Run cooling low then full

    Keep the part fan off for the first 2 to 3 layers, then set it to 100 percent.

  4. Tune retraction if needed

    Start at 0.7 mm. If fine strings appear, step up toward 0.8 mm until they clear.

What goes wrong

Most failed PLA prints on the Kobra 2 Plus trace to three causes. Wet PLA pops and prints rough, so dry the spool. A cold nozzle causes under-extrusion, which clears when you lift it toward 210 C. A cold or unlevel bed lifts the corners, and the first-layer adhesion guide walks through that fix.

Frequently asked

What PLA nozzle temp should I use on the Kobra 2 Plus?
200 to 210 C. Start at 200 C for most PLA and move to 210 C for faster speeds. The Prusament PLA datasheet centers on 210 C with a 10 C window.
What bed temp for PLA on the Kobra 2 Plus?
55 to 60 C. 60 C gives the strongest grip on PEI. Below 50 C, PLA lifts at the corners.
How fast can the Kobra 2 Plus print PLA?
A steady 60 to 100 mm/s is a safe range for PLA on the Kobra 2 Plus. Drop the first layer and the outer walls to 25 to 30 mm/s for a cleaner surface.

For the material side, the PLA hub explains the filament in depth, and the filament storage guide covers keeping spools dry.

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Sources & methodology

3 citations · reviewed 2026-07-10
  1. 01Prusament PLA Technical Datasheet (TDS PDF): nozzle, bed, fan, and print speedaccessed 2026-06-29Tier 1
  2. 02Bambu Lab PLA Usage Guide (wiki): PLA bed temperature and handlingaccessed 2026-06-29Tier 1
  3. 03Anycubic Wiki: printer manuals and troubleshootingaccessed 2026-06-29Tier 1
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