Reducing Print Time and filament

Reducing Print Time and used filament

Lowering Infill Density

Lowering the infill density can reduce the print time. Note that if you reduce the infill past 10%, it is possible that the top of your part will not be as smooth as you expect, but for some prints this may not be a consideration. Reducing the infill will also make your part lighter since there will be less material inside it.

Here are the standard settings for printing a large Benchy without supports.

With a 15% infil

The print time is 1 hour and 46 minutes
The used filament is 41 grams

Here are the same settings but with the infill percentage changed to 5%.

With a 5% infill

The print time is 1 hour and 34 minutes
The used filament is 33.72 grams

So decreasing infill is a good way to decrease time and filament used for less complex prints. The only con is the print's integrity; however, if the piece is being used as a fidget, toy, or just to look at, then using less infill is always preferred.

Increasing Layer Height

Increasing the layer height of a print will reduce the time it takes for a print because each layer will be taller, and fewer layers will be needed to construct the part. Note that the print details will not be as clear, but depending on the model this may not be a consideration. The standard layer height is 0.2mm, and the highest that can generally be used is 0.3mm (unless a larger nozzle is being used, in which case you should consult a staff member).

Here are the standard settings for printing a large Benchy without supports.

With a 0.2mm layer height

The print time is 1 hour and 46 minutes
The used filament is 41 grams

Here are the settings for the same panther with only the layer height being increased to 0.3 mm.

With a 0.3mm layer height

The print time is 1 hour and 24 minutes
The used filament is 44.4 grams

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