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Red PLA filament on a spool 1.75mm 1.8mm

MakerBot

MakerBot MP05779 PLA Filament True Red 1.75mm 1.8mm

SKU CH-PB3C-N74D4

True Red PLA filament on a large spool, 1.75 mm diameter, tested at 100 and 200 micron resolutions for MakerBot Replicator 5th Generation Z18 printers

  • Product TypeOther Accessories
  • True Red colour gives vivid prints
  • 75 mm diameter fits compatible MakerBot printers
  • 8 mm spool size works with Replicator 5th Generation Z18
  • Bioplastic from corn contains no heavy metals phthalates or BPA
  • Tested at 100 and 200 micron layer resolutions for reliable slicing

Filament for Replicator 5th Gen Z18

This MakerBot PLA filament is produced for the Replicator 5th Generation Z18 3D printer. It uses a bioplastic derived from corn and is guaranteed free of heavy metals, phthalates and BPA. The True Red colour comes on a spool weighing approximately 2 lb. It suits beginners and regular users who want consistent results on this platform.

Tested at 100 and 200 micron layers

Each colour is quality tested at both 100-micron and 200-micron layer resolutions on a Replicator 2 to verify reliable slicing and printing of every model type supported by MakerWare. The material adheres well to acrylic and blue painter's tape. Large bottom layers may curl, so rafts are recommended to prevent that behaviour.

Consistent extrusion under sustained prints

The filament maintains steady flow during long print jobs rather than only in short bursts. Its formulation resists variation that can cause jams or layer shifts over many hours. This reliability supports continuous operation on the compatible Replicator 5th Generation Z18 machine.

Highlights

  • True Red colour gives vivid prints
  • 75 mm diameter fits compatible MakerBot printers
  • 8 mm spool size works with Replicator 5th Generation Z18
  • Bioplastic from corn contains no heavy metals phthalates or BPA
  • Tested at 100 and 200 micron layer resolutions for reliable slicing

Specifications

Product TypeOther Accessories

Questions about this item

How do I load the 1.75mm filament into my Replicator 5th Generation Z18 and what step causes jams?

Preheat the nozzle, cut the tip cleanly, then feed the 1.75mm strand straight into the extruder until you feel resistance; the common error is pushing before the hot end reaches temperature, which grinds the PLA and clogs the drive gear.

When will this True Red PLA spool need replacing and how can I tell?

The 2 lb spool lasts until the filament runs out or absorbs moisture; replace it when the printer starts under-extruding, the surface turns brittle, or you hear popping from steam bubbles during extrusion.

What print-time limit appears first during long jobs with this material?

Warping at the base of large parts shows up before the spool empties; the supplier notes that prints with a large bottom layer tend to curl, so add a raft or use blue painter's tape to extend usable build time.

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