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Retraction settings guide

Start with a sensible retraction range for your setup, then dial it in with a small controlled test.

Your setup

Extruder type

Safe test starting point

Retraction distance

0.7mm

Test within 0.4-1 mm.

Retraction speed

35mm/s

Start here before tuning distance.

  1. 1. Dry the filament first. Moisture can look exactly like a retraction problem.
  2. 2. Run a small tower. Change one setting at a time in small steps.
  3. 3. Stop when strings are acceptable. Excess retraction can cause clogs and inconsistent extrusion.

These are starting values, not a universal profile. Your printer, hotend, temperature, and filament brand still matter.