Filament Dryer Settings Guide

The complete temperature and time reference for drying every 3D printing filament. Works with iDryer, Sunlu S1, Creality, Bambu Lab, and all other filament dryers. Click any material to see community-verified presets.

Drying Temperature & Time by Filament Type

Material
Dryer Temp
Time
Moisture Risk
Presets
PA11Polyamide 11

Critical
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PA12Polyamide 12

Critical
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PA6Polyamide 6

Critical
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PA66Polyamide 66

Critical
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PPAPolyphthalamide

Critical
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TPEThermoplastic Elastomer

Critical
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TPUThermoplastic Polyurethane

Critical
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ABSAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

High
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ASAAcrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate

High
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PCLPolycaprolactone

High
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PCPolycarbonate

High
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PCTGPolycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate Glycol

High
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PETGPolyethylene Terephthalate Glycol

High
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PVAPolyvinyl Alcohol

High
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TPCThermoplastic Copolyester

High
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BVOHButenediol Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer

Moderate
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CPECopolyester

Moderate
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EVAEthylene Vinyl Acetate

Moderate
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HIPSHigh Impact Polystyrene

Moderate
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OBCOlefin Block Copolymer

Moderate
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PBTPolybutylene Terephthalate

Moderate
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PEBAPolyether Block Amide

Moderate
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PEEKPolyether Ether Ketone

Moderate
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PEIPolyetherimide

Moderate
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PEKKPolyetherketoneketone

Moderate
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PESPolyethersulfone

Moderate
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PETPolyethylene Terephthalate

Moderate
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PHAPolyhydroxyalkanoate

Moderate
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PLAPolylactic Acid

Moderate
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PMMAPolymethyl Methacrylate

Moderate
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POMPolyoxymethylene

Moderate
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PPEPolyphenylene Ether

Moderate
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PPSPolyphenylene Sulfide

Moderate
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PPSUPolyphenylsulfone

Moderate
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PPPolypropylene

Moderate
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PSPolystyrene

Moderate
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PSUPolysulfone

Moderate
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PVBPolyvinyl Butyral

Moderate
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PVCPolyvinyl Chloride

Moderate
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PVDFPolyvinylidene Fluoride

Moderate
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SBSStyrene-Butadiene-Styrene

Moderate
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TPIThermoplastic Polyimide

Moderate
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Compatible Filament Dryers

The presets above work with any filament dryer. Here's how popular models compare:

iDryer
Recommended

Temp range: 35–95°C

Precise PID control, humidity monitoring, pass-through printing

Sunlu S1 / S2

Temp range: 35–70°C

Compact, popular entry-level option

Creality Filament Dryer

Temp range: 40–65°C

Good for PLA and PETG

Bambu Lab AMS

Temp range: 40–55°C

Built into Bambu printer ecosystem, passive drying

Sovol SH01

Temp range: 40–70°C

Large capacity, dual spool support

EIBOS Cyclopes

Temp range: 40–70°C

Rotating spool design

Why Does Filament Need to Be Dried?

Filament is hygroscopic — it absorbs moisture from the air. Wet filament causes:

Crackling / popping during printing
Excessive stringing
Bubbles and voids in layers
Weak layer adhesion
Rough / matte surface on normally glossy materials
Inconsistent extrusion diameter

The fix is simple: dry the spool in a filament dryer before printing. For best results, print directly from the dryer while it's running — iDryer supports pass-through printing for continuous active drying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature should a filament dryer be set to?

It depends on the material: PLA needs 45°C · 4h, PETG 65°C · 4h, ABS/ASA 80°C · 4h, Nylon 80°C · 8–12h. The full table is above. iDryer, Sunlu S1, and Creality dryers support these ranges.

Do I need a filament dryer for PLA?

PLA absorbs moisture, especially in humid climates. Drying at 45°C for 4h eliminates stringing and improves surface quality. If your PLA spools are stored open for more than a week, drying is recommended.

Which filament dryer is best?

A dryer that reaches at least 80°C handles all common materials. iDryer reaches 95°C with active humidity monitoring. Sunlu S1 and Creality max at 65–70°C — good for PLA/PETG but insufficient for Nylon and PC.

Can I print from the dryer while it's running?

Yes — called "printing from the dryer" or "active drying". iDryer has a pass-through port for this. Bambu AMS also supports it. This is especially useful for Nylon which re-absorbs moisture very quickly.