Printer guide
Best filament for the BCN3D Epsilon W50
What the BCN3D Epsilon W50 can print, what needs an upgrade, and the cheapest in-stock reels of each material on Amazon UK and Eryone UK.
- materials out of the box
- 7 of 11
- max hotend
- 300°C
- max bed
- 120°C
- build volume (mm)
- 420×300×400
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What the BCN3D Epsilon W50 can print
| PLA | Prints out of the box | 190-230°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA Glow | Needs a hardened nozzle | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PLA-CF | Needs a hardened nozzle | 210-240°C | 35-60°C | Rarely needed |
| PETG | Prints out of the box | 230-260°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| PETG-CF | Needs a hardened nozzle | 240-270°C | 65-85°C | 65°C, 6 h |
| ABS | Prints out of the box | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ABS-CF | Needs a hardened nozzle | 250-280°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| ASA | Prints out of the box | 240-270°C | 90-110°C | Rarely needed |
| Nylon | Prints out of the box | 240-270°C | 40-90°C | 80°C, 10 h |
| TPU | Prints, but not through the multi-material unit | 210-240°C | 30-50°C | 70°C, 8 h |
| PC | Prints out of the box | 250-270°C | 90-105°C | 80°C, 8 h |
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets; the range on the reel always wins.
Choosing filament for the BCN3D Epsilon W50
The BCN3D Epsilon W50 has hotend up to 300°C, bed up to 120°C, an enclosure, a brass nozzle as standard and IDEX dual-material, duplication and mirror modes support, and takes 2.85 mm filament. That decides which filaments it prints well as it comes, and which need an upgrade first.
Out of the box it handles PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU and PC. The lists below are the cheapest of each in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK right now, sorted by price per kilogram and filtered to the right diameter.
PLA Glow, PLA-CF, PETG-CF and ABS-CF are abrasive and wear out the brass nozzle the BCN3D Epsilon W50 comes with; fit a hardened steel nozzle first.
The BCN3D Epsilon W50 has a Bowden extruder, so print TPU slowly, or choose a stiffer (95A or harder) grade.
Temperatures are typical starting points from manufacturers' data sheets. The range printed on the reel always wins, because it varies between brands and colours.
Common questions
What is the best filament for the BCN3D Epsilon W50?
PLA for most prints: it prints on the BCN3D Epsilon W50 as it comes, barely warps and is the cheapest to buy. For parts that need more strength, heat resistance or flex, it also prints PETG, ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU and PC without upgrades.
Can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print ABS?
Yes. ABS prints on the BCN3D Epsilon W50 as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 90-110°C.
Can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print ASA?
Yes. ASA prints on the BCN3D Epsilon W50 as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 90-110°C.
Can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print PETG?
Yes. PETG prints on the BCN3D Epsilon W50 as it comes: set the nozzle to 230-260°C and the bed to 65-85°C.
Can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print TPU?
Yes. TPU prints on the BCN3D Epsilon W50 as it comes: set the nozzle to 210-240°C and the bed to 30-50°C. Flexible filament jams in the IDEX dual-material, duplication and mirror modes; feed it from the external spool holder instead. The BCN3D Epsilon W50 has a Bowden extruder, so print TPU slowly, or choose a stiffer (95A or harder) grade.
Can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print Nylon?
Yes. Nylon prints on the BCN3D Epsilon W50 as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 40-90°C.
Can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print PC?
Yes. PC prints on the BCN3D Epsilon W50 as it comes: set the nozzle to 250-270°C and the bed to 90-105°C.
Can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print carbon fibre filament?
Only after fitting a hardened steel nozzle. Carbon fibre, glass fibre and glow-in-the-dark filaments quickly wear out the brass nozzle it comes with.
Do I need a filament dryer for the BCN3D Epsilon W50?
Not for PLA, but Nylon and TPU soak up moisture from the air and print stringy and weak when wet. A dryer that reaches 80°C covers all of them; the drying chart has the time for each.
How big can the BCN3D Epsilon W50 print?
Up to 420 × 300 × 400 mm. For a big print, check the slicer's filament estimate against what is left on the reel before you start.