Quality Settings

Quality settings control the resolution and surface finish of your prints. These settings have the most significant impact on how your printed parts look and feel.

Available Settings

Layer Height
Line Width
Seam Position
Precision
Ironing
Wall Generator
Walls and Surfaces
Bridging
Overhangs

Layer Height

Layer height is the most important quality setting. It determines the thickness of each layer in the Z direction.

Layer height comparison showing 0.1mm, 0.2mm, and 0.3mm layers
Comparison of different layer heights: 0.1mm (left), 0.2mm (center), 0.3mm (right)
Layer Height Quality Print Time Best For
0.08 - 0.12 mm Ultra Fine Very Slow Miniatures, detailed models
0.16 - 0.20 mm Standard Normal General purpose printing
0.24 - 0.32 mm Draft Fast Prototypes, large parts
Rule of Thumb: Layer height should not exceed 80% of your nozzle diameter. For a 0.4mm nozzle, max layer height is 0.32mm.

Line Width

Line width determines how wide each extruded line is. This affects strength, surface quality, and print time.

  • Default: Usually set to 100-120% of nozzle diameter
  • First Layer: Often wider (150%) for better bed adhesion
  • External Perimeters: May be slightly narrower for better detail

Seam Position

Each layer starts and ends at a seam point. The seam position setting controls where this point is located.

  • Aligned: Seams aligned vertically (visible but predictable)
  • Random: Seams scattered randomly (less visible overall)
  • Nearest: Seam placed at nearest point to reduce travel
  • Rear: Seam placed at the back of the model