Printer guide
Best filament for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
What the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 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)
- 175×180×170
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What the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 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 out of the box | 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.
Price drops that print on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
Below their usual price over the last 90 days, from our own price history, besides the cheapest reels listed below.
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Cheapest PLA for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest PETG for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest ABS for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest ASA for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest Nylon for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest TPU for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest PLA+ for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest PLA Matte for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest PLA Silk for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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Cheapest PETG Translucent for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
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With a hardened nozzle fitted
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Choosing filament for the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
The Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 has hotend up to 300°C, bed up to 120°C, an enclosure and a brass nozzle as standard. 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 Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 comes with; fit a hardened steel nozzle first.
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 Qidi Tech X-Smart 3?
PLA for most prints: it prints on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 as it comes, barely warps and is the cheapest to buy (the cheapest reel in stock on Amazon UK and Eryone UK is £7.12/kg right now). For parts that need more strength, heat resistance or flex, it also prints PETG, ABS, ASA, Nylon, TPU and PC without upgrades.
Can the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 print ABS?
Yes. ABS prints on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 90-110°C.
Can the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 print ASA?
Yes. ASA prints on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 90-110°C.
Can the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 print PETG?
Yes. PETG prints on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 as it comes: set the nozzle to 230-260°C and the bed to 65-85°C.
Can the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 print TPU?
Yes. TPU prints on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 as it comes: set the nozzle to 210-240°C and the bed to 30-50°C.
Can the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 print Nylon?
Yes. Nylon prints on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 as it comes: set the nozzle to 240-270°C and the bed to 40-90°C.
Can the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 print PC?
Yes. PC prints on the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 as it comes: set the nozzle to 250-270°C and the bed to 90-105°C.
Can the Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 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 Qidi Tech X-Smart 3?
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 Qidi Tech X-Smart 3 print?
Up to 175 × 180 × 170 mm. For a big print, check the slicer's filament estimate against what is left on the reel before you start.
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