eSUN3D 1.75mm PETG Black Filament 1kg (2.2lb), PETG 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1.75mm Solid Opaque Black

After a year of PLA as my go-to filament, I'm a PETG convert. This stuff is stronger than PLA and significantly more shatter resistant, has no dangerous fumes like ABS and isn't as susceptible to degradation from sun, heat and water as PLA is. It's just great stuff.After a disastrous first experience with PETG 8 or 9 months ago (with a different brand), I had pretty much given up on it. It clogged my nozzle and I couldn't get a successful print no matter what I did. I decided to revisit PETG after my son kept raving about it and he recommended the eSUN brand. This time I researched a lot and followed my son's tips.I have a Monoprice Maker Select that I have added an all-metal hot end to. The all-metal hot end is extremely helpful when printing with PETG. I have a glass bed and I'm using hairspray for adhesion and it works great.So when researching, you will find all sorts of tips that seem to contradict each other. I can only outline what works for me with my printer set-up. You will most definitely have to do some tweaking (maybe a lot) to get the exact settings you need to print perfectly with PETG. Once you do, this stuff is fantastic to print with.I print at 230C with a heated bed at 70C. I print fairly slowly - no faster than 55mm/s and usually at between 30 and 40. I have turned retraction off completely and I have decreased my flow rate to 85%. I have mine set to 30% fill overlap to avoid underextrusion. Most importantly, I've found that the first layer does not need to be squished like it does with PLA. In fact, the filament will ball up around the nozzle if the nozzle is too close to the print bed so I have adjusted my bed leveling and first layer height accordingly. I do use my fan, although many people suggest not using any fan. I also re-tuned the extruder PID for the hotter temp and it makes a big difference.Again, your printer, with whatever modifications you may have done, will likely require some tweaking of the settings but it's worth it. PETG is just so far superior to PLA and once you get the setting right, it's very easy to print with. When you get the temp right, it's kind of glossy and just really pretty.This green is a gorgeous, emerald green that if printed at the proper temp, is somewhat transparent.

Absolutely love this filament! eSun has been a go to for me many times. First let's get to my settings since I know that is the thing everyone wants to know if they get a new filament, then I'll give my review:Nozzle Temp: 238CBed Temp: 65CSpeed: 40mm/secRetraction: 1.5mm (DirectDrive and All Metal)Surface/Prep: Carbon Borosilicate glass w/Glue StickSo I love printing PETG. It is actually my favorite material and I know many have issues with it but the more you practice the better you get. My PETG work nowadays comes out as nice as my PLA if not better but it is MUCH more durable and heat resistant. I use PETG for anything structural or functional. I would use it for figurines too if I could but small details are just much more restricted due to PETG "stickiness".This filament is for a filament storage system I am making. I had purchased a roll of Inland white PETG because I live local to a MC and could get it fast. However I have not been able to find more in well ovr a month and needed to finish this project so wanted something that would match. I had seen before eSun was the manufacturer that made Inland and I had used eSun before so I assumed it would be the same so I bought Solid Opaque White. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!! This filament got dropped at my door and was on my printer within 5 mins. Knocked out a holder in 7.5 hrs. It prints smooth, almost ZERO stringing, fantastic layer adhesion, and has a sheen finish that is AMAZING!! I do not print fast, I print for best appearance and don't rush. The eSun paperwork said 245C and 85C on the bed for best results. I ignored this and started at my Inland settings. I had to up the temp 3 degrees to get the smoothest print but that is all. If you want to go faster, you'll prolly need more heat but slower = smoother so I'm sticking to it. I print on glue stick and had ZERO issues getting this to stick at 65C and 15 mind after the print finished you start hearing popping and it eventually releases itself. If your right by the printer you will smell the filament a tiny bit but if your weird like me you'll like it!!In conclusion I just have nothing negative to say about this filament. A truely great PETG, strong, smooth, and just what I had hoped for. It matched the Inland I have been using for the first 1/3 of this project but just prints a little nicer, so it is getting me out of a bind!! I have another roll of eSun "Glass Purple" PETG coming in 4 days for another project (Making custom spools). Hope this helps a few of you and Happy Printing.

This is my go-to choice for PETG filament. eSun has a good selection of colors available for PETG. I've used several, and the prints are consistent across different colors. I've used black the most. I included a few pictures of parts that I printed in black PETG for my recent printer redesign. The parts all turned out fantastic. Great quality, consistency, look & feel is really nice, and the parts fit together as designed.PETG has a higher temperature resistance than PLA. I've printed parts that I keep in my car, and I've never had issues with the parts melting or deforming from the heat.I print with this at 240-245C on the hotend and I use 80 C on my heat bed. I use the anycubic ultrabase heat bed which requires a little more heat to bond well.This is good filament at a good price. I've printed through several rolls of this and have never had issues after getting my settings dialed in. It was a little tricky to get good prints white I was getting everything dialed in for it, but I had only ever printed in PLA up to that point. Learning an all new materiel can be tricky no matter who makes it.This stuff has been rock solid. I recommend it.