A general best practice is to set the layer height to 25%–75% of the nozzle diameter.
This range ensures stable extrusion, strong layer adhesion, and an optimal balance between print quality and efficiency.
Layer Height Ranges by Nozzle Size
| Layer Height | Advantages | Recommended Applications |
| 0.08mm | Ultra-high surface detail, layer lines nearly invisible | Jewelry models, micro parts, fine figurine details |
| 0.12mm | High precision with smooth surface | Figurine bodies, decorative parts, models requiring light sanding |
| 0.16mm | Best balance between quality and efficiency | Most daily prints: home décor, tool holders |
| 0.20mm | Faster printing, excellent strength | Functional parts, load-bearing structures, large models |
| 0.24mm | Higher speed, visible but acceptable layer lines | Large rough models, non-visual functional parts |
| 0.28mm | Fastest printing, obvious layer lines | Test prints, quick prototypes, temporary models |
Lower layer height → Slower print speed
These recommended speeds are for reference only and are conservative settings intended to improve print success. In practice, actual print speeds can be set higher.
If you are using a high-speed 3D printer such as the Sidewinder X4 (high-speed system with vibration compensation) or the M1, you can start with a 0.4mm nozzle at around 200 mm/s.
For CoreXY printers like the M1, higher speeds can be achieved more easily due to the CoreXY structure.
Lower layer height → Slightly higher nozzle temperature
Larger nozzle + higher layer height
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