PLA
Recommended- Best for
- Indoor signage, prototypes, educational projects
- Printing tips
- Print at 0.2 mm layers with 210°C nozzle, add 0.6 mm offset border for contrast.
- Finishing
- Primer + acrylic paint or vinyl inlay
Material library
Select the right material for scannable QR prints
Review recommended materials, slicer tips, and finishing workflows to keep QR modules crisp and high contrast across any environment.
PETG
Recommended- Best for
- Outdoor signage, equipment tracking, moderate heat environments
- Printing tips
- Enable fan at 40%, print at 240°C nozzle, add 15% gyroid infill for durability.
- Finishing
- Wet sand and apply UV clear coat for weatherproofing
ASA
Recommended- Best for
- Industrial environments, high UV exposure, transportation assets
- Printing tips
- Print in enclosed chamber, 0.25 mm layers, 260°C nozzle, 100°C bed with brim.
- Finishing
- Vapor smooth or bead blast for matte finish
TPU
Recommended- Best for
- Flexible QR tags for curved surfaces and wearable products
- Printing tips
- Slow to 25 mm/s, 0.3 mm layers, disable retraction, ensure 0.8 mm wall thickness.
- Finishing
- Use pigment inlay or screen printing for high contrast
Resin
Recommended- Best for
- Small devices, medallions, premium retail fixtures
- Printing tips
- 0.05 mm layers, 45° orientation, support islands under QR modules before curing.
- Finishing
- Wash, cure, and pigment fill recessed areas
Nylon-CF
Recommended- Best for
- High-strength industrial signage and fixtures
- Printing tips
- Dry filament thoroughly, 270°C nozzle, 0.2 mm layers, 80°C bed, full enclosure.
- Finishing
- Seal with epoxy for chemical resistance