Material
PLA+
Printer
Ender 3

Short answer

Ender 3 PLA+ temperature runs a little hotter than plain PLA, because PLA+ is a tougher blend. Start at a 210 to 220 C nozzle and a 50 to 60 C bed on a stock Ender 3, per the eSUN and SUNLU PLA+ datasheets. PLA+ keeps the easy printing of PLA but survives knocks better, which is the whole reason to choose it.

Starting PLA+ settings for the Ender 3

PLA+ prints like PLA with a small temperature bump. The eSUN PLA+ datasheet lists a 210 to 230 C nozzle and a 45 to 60 C bed, and SUNLU lists 205 to 215 C and 50 to 60 C. On a stock Ender 3, the middle of those ranges is a safe start.

Starting PLA+ settings for a stock Creality Ender 3
SettingRecommendedWhy
Nozzle temp210 to 220 CA touch hotter than PLA. Stay under 240 C to protect the stock PTFE liner.
Bed temp50 to 60 CPLA+ grips glass and PEI well. 60 C gives the cleanest first layer.
Retraction5 to 6 mmBowden-tube baseline. Add a little if you see stringing.
Part cooling90 to 100%PLA+ likes strong cooling after the first layer for crisp overhangs.
Print speed40 to 60 mm/sStock Ender 3 speed. Slow outer walls for cleaner detail.
First layer210 C, 60 C bed, 20 mm/sHot and slow seats the tougher blend onto the sheet.

How to adjust PLA+ settings on the Ender 3

  1. Clean and level the bed

    Wipe the glass or PEI with isopropyl alcohol and level for a light paper drag at all four corners. PLA+ sticks well to a clean, warm bed.

  2. Set the temperatures

    Nozzle to 215 C and bed to 60 C is a safe middle start from the eSUN and SUNLU datasheets.

  3. Run cooling high after layer one

    Keep the fan low or off for the first layer, then 90 to 100 percent. PLA+ handles strong cooling.

  4. Tune retraction for stringing

    Start at 5 mm. If fine hairs appear, step up toward 6 to 7 mm on the Bowden Ender 3.

  5. Dry the spool if it pops

    PLA+ is more tolerant than PETG but still absorbs moisture. Dry at 40 to 45 C if the print gets rough or stringy.

For the material background, the PLA+ hub covers what makes it tougher, and the PLA+ temperature settings page goes deeper. The Ender 3 plain PLA settings are the close sibling.

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Sources & methodology

3 citations · reviewed 2026-07-09
  1. 01eSUN PLA+ Technical Data Sheet (TDS PDF)accessed 2026-07-06Tier 1
  2. 02SUNLU PLA+ Technical Data Sheet (TDS PDF)accessed 2026-06-29Tier 1
  3. 03All3DP: What is PLA+ (PLA Plus) filamentaccessed 2026-06-29Tier 2
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