Creality Ender 3 V3 KE

Best print settings and material compatibility guide for the Ender 3 V3 KE

What are the Ender 3 V3 KE specs?

ManufacturerCreality
SeriesEnder 3
Build Volume220 x 220 x 240 mm
Kinematicscartesian
HotendDirect Drive
EnclosureNo (open-frame)
Active CoolingNo
Multi-MaterialNo
Max Speed300 mm/s
Max Nozzle Temp300°C
FirmwareKlipper
Default SlicerCura

What should I know about the Ender 3 V3 KE?

  • High-speed Cartesian with Klipper and input shaper for clean fast prints
  • Sprite direct-drive extruder with 300°C all-metal hotend — handles nylon and PC
  • Auto-leveling with strain gauge on nozzle — no probe offset to calibrate
  • Open frame — add an enclosure for engineering materials
  • Good value for users wanting speed close to CoreXY at a lower price

What materials can I print on the Ender 3 V3 KE?

The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE is compatible with 11 materials. As an open-frame printer, it excels with PLA and PETG but may struggle with high-temp materials that require an enclosure.

PLA BasicPLA MattePLA-CFPLA Silk+PLA Tough+PETG HFPETG-CFABSASATPU 95A HFPA6-CF

Use with caution

These materials may work but require extra care, modifications, or an aftermarket enclosure:

PCPPA-CFPPS-CF

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