Prusa PLA 1.75 mm 1 kg – Vanilla White is a standard-diameter polylactic acid filament spool formulated for FDM/FFF 3D printers. The filament comes on a 1 kg spool and provides consistent diameter and extrusion for dimensionally stable prints with low warping. Vanilla White color offers a neutral finish suitable for visible prototypes, scale models, and household parts where a clean, paint-ready surface is required.
Advantages
This Prusa PLA filament delivers predictable flow and layer adhesion at common PLA print temperatures, facilitating reliable first-layer performance and minimal shrinkage. The 1.75 mm diameter provides compatibility with a wide range of desktop printers and extruders. The material’s formulation emphasizes ease of printing, requiring no heated chamber and producing low odor during extrusion. The Vanilla White tone gives good contrast for post-processing such as sanding, priming, or painting.
Suitable for
- Prototyping and functional mock-ups
- Scale models and miniatures
- Household items and fixtures
- Educational projects and classroom printing
- Visual parts intended for finishing and painting
Key specifications
- Filament material: Polylactic acid (PLA)
- Nominal diameter: 1.75 mm
- Spool weight: 1 kg
- Color: Vanilla White
- Compatibility: Standard FDM/FFF 3D printers accepting 1.75 mm filament
- Recommended printing environment: Open-frame printers; heated bed optional
How to use
Load the filament into the printer according to the machine manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring proper filament path and extruder tension. Set nozzle temperature to typical PLA settings (commonly 190–220 °C) and, if used, a heated bed temperature around 40–60 °C to improve adhesion. Calibrate extrusion multiplier and first-layer height for optimal dimensional accuracy. Print at moderate speeds to balance surface finish and layer bonding, then allow parts to cool before removal to reduce deformation.
Usage recommendations
Store the filament in a dry environment or sealed container with desiccant to preserve print quality. For best results on visible parts, perform light sanding and priming before painting; for mechanical or load-bearing applications consider testing printed parts for strength and adjust print settings (infill, wall count, layer height) accordingly.
