Printed Solid

Very good value + generally consistent; US retailer and Jessie house-brand maker

Tier B

Printed Solid is a Tier B brand: solid value with generally consistent quality, but some batch-to-batch variability has been reported. We rate them this way because of prusa forum users recommend printed solid for usa-made jessie pla/petg at competitive pricing after prusa acquired the company and bambu community threads report tuning friction and occasional moisture-related gaps because profiles target prusa slicer, not a universal qc failure. Materials available from Printed Solid include PLA, PETG, Jessie PLA, Jessie PETG, Jessie Elixir Silk, and Prusament NJ. In day-to-day printing, Printed Solid stands out for: prusa community staple for affordable domestic pla and petg. Spools typically run $20-$35 per kilogram.

Why Tier B?

  • Prusa forum users recommend Printed Solid for USA-made Jessie PLA/PETG at competitive pricing after Prusa acquired the company
  • Bambu community threads report tuning friction and occasional moisture-related gaps because profiles target Prusa Slicer, not a universal QC failure

Pros

  • Delaware-based retailer with end-to-end USA Jessie production (pellets, colors, spools)
  • Prusa community staple for affordable domestic PLA and PETG
  • Curated third-party brands plus in-house Jessie and DYO lines
  • Premium Elixir silk inherits Polyalchemy Elixir recipe

Cons

  • Non-Prusa printers often need manual profile work; limited Bambu Studio presets
  • Jessie quality reports mixed on AMS Lite with generic PLA profiles
  • Catalog beyond PLA/PETG is mostly third-party, not in-house extrusion

Additional Notes

  • US retailer and Jessie manufacturer; see also separate jessie product-line entry

Printed Solid Filament FAQ

What materials does Printed Solid make?

Printed Solid produces filament in the following materials: PLA, PETG, Jessie PLA, Jessie PETG, Jessie Elixir Silk, Prusament NJ. Each material is suited to different print applications - check our material database for printing temperatures and specs.

What tier is Printed Solid filament rated?

Printed Solid is rated Tier B by Filament Cheat Sheet because of prusa forum users recommend printed solid for usa-made jessie pla/petg at competitive pricing after prusa acquired the company and bambu community threads report tuning friction and occasional moisture-related gaps because profiles target prusa slicer, not a universal qc failure.

Is Printed Solid good for beginners?

Printed Solid can work for beginners, especially given the price point. Just be aware that some batch variability has been reported, so a temperature tower print is a good first step.

What are the pros and cons of Printed Solid filament?

Pros of Printed Solid: Delaware-based retailer with end-to-end USA Jessie production (pellets, colors, spools); Prusa community staple for affordable domestic PLA and PETG; Curated third-party brands plus in-house Jessie and DYO lines; Premium Elixir silk inherits Polyalchemy Elixir recipe. Considerations: Non-Prusa printers often need manual profile work; limited Bambu Studio presets; Jessie quality reports mixed on AMS Lite with generic PLA profiles; Catalog beyond PLA/PETG is mostly third-party, not in-house extrusion.

How much does Printed Solid filament cost?

Printed Solid filament typically costs between $20 and $35 per kilogram, depending on the material and color. Specialty composite or engineering-grade materials sit at the upper end of that range.

Where can I buy Printed Solid filament?

Printed Solid filament is sold directly through Printed Solid at https://www.printedsolid.com/. It is not generally stocked on Amazon.