I wanted to see how fast I could push my printer and still get quality prints. I couldn't find a good speed test tower, so I made one.

Here is the gcode I used in Slic3r PE (goes in printer settings, custom gcode, after layer change) to change speed at the various layers :

;[layer_z]

{if layer_num==5}M220 S120{endif}

{if layer_num==77}M220 S130{endif}

{if layer_num==152}M220 S140{endif}

{if layer_num==227}M220 S150{endif}

{if layer_num==302}M220 S160{endif}

I started with a base print speed of 60mm/s, and once completed, looked for artifacts, ghosting, etc until I determined the optimal speed the printer could print and still maintain quality.

Using this method I was able to test print speeds from 72-96 mm/s in one print.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer:

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Infill:

N/A

Filament:

N/A PLA

Category: 3D Printing Tests