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Neal
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Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

If so, what settings did you use?

I am new to 3D printing and due to receive my Core One printer this week.  Yes, I will learn with Prusa PLA that is included, and will study the training course first.
But then I want to use PETG, and the Creality PETG in my local area is half the cost of Prusa PETG.

I was studying PrusaSlicer last night, and noticed that there is no Filament profile settings (is that the right word?) for Creality filament.  So I assume I need
to learn the temperatures, retraction, and other settings?   Or does the community already have settings that they share?

Thanks for any mentoring and guidance,

Neal

 

Posted : 17/09/2025 2:46 am
hyiger
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RE: Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

Generic PETG should work fine. Also, you will want to pick up either a Prusa Satin Sheet  or better (in my opinion) and certainly much cheaper BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier

Creality is fine filament also I really like Overture PETG since it prints well and is a quality filament. 

Posted : 17/09/2025 3:09 am
Neal
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

Thanks for the guidance.   I did order the BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier build plate and it came today from Amazon.

When the printer arrives, and I pass my intial PLA training, I will try the Generic PETG setting.

Thanks again,

Neal

 

Posted : 17/09/2025 3:14 am
hyiger
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RE: Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

 

Posted by: @neal-2

Thanks for the guidance.   I did order the BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier build plate and it came today from Amazon.

When the printer arrives, and I pass my intial PLA training, I will try the Generic PETG setting.

Thanks again,

Neal

 

PLA is indeed easy to print, but you won't find PETG to be any harder really. It does have a tendency to get stringy sometimes. 

Do you have a filament dryer? That should be the next thing on the list if you don't already have one. Also a spare heat block set and an extra nozzle is always helpful as well. 

Posted : 17/09/2025 3:27 am
Neal
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

Yes, Today I received the Creality Space Pi 2025 version filament dryer.   From what I read,  printing directly from the dryer can help provide the best quality PETG experience, and minimize stringing, oozing, and zits.

Neal

Posted : 17/09/2025 3:57 am
hyiger
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RE: Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

 

Posted by: @neal-2

Yes, Today I received the Creality Space Pi 2025 version filament dryer.   From what I read,  printing directly from the dryer can help provide the best quality PETG experience, and minimize stringing, oozing, and zits.

Neal

I’ve never had to print PETG directly from a dryer. I dry it then store it in a dry box when not in use. Take it out of the box and spool on the printer. 

Posted : 17/09/2025 4:50 am
Neal
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

I might not have to either, but will learn soon enough.   I live 1 mile from the ocean, and the average daytime humidity in my workshop is ~80%.
Many people that don't print from a dryer live where it is "dryer" 🙂
Some who live near humidity like me don't even have a dryer, and have not yet seen that they could get a little better quality if they use one.

Of course, I am only speaking from what I read, since I have not yet used a 3D printer, and mine is not due to arrive until tomorrow.
But at least I am ready with a dryer if I learn that I need to use it.

Cheers,

Neal

 

Posted : 17/09/2025 4:12 pm
hyiger
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RE: Has anyone used Creality PETG filament?

 

Posted by: @neal-2

I might not have to either, but will learn soon enough.   I live 1 mile from the ocean, and the average daytime humidity in my workshop is ~80%.
Many people that don't print from a dryer live where it is "dryer" 🙂
Some who live near humidity like me don't even have a dryer, and have not yet seen that they could get a little better quality if they use one.

Of course, I am only speaking from what I read, since I have not yet used a 3D printer, and mine is not due to arrive until tomorrow.
But at least I am ready with a dryer if I learn that I need to use it.

Cheers,

Neal

 

Ah, OK. My humidity ranges usually from 30-50%. When I get filament I throw it in the drier even if it came "factory sealed" then transfer to a dry box which is good enough (except for Nylon which is a water sponge). 

Posted : 17/09/2025 5:31 pm
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