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        "q": "What nozzle temperature does Bambu Lab PLA Matte recommend?",
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        "q": "What bed temperature does Bambu Lab PLA Matte recommend?",
        "a": "Bambu Lab PLA Matte lists a recommended bed temperature of 50–70 °C (122–158 °F)."
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        "q": "What print speed does Bambu Lab PLA Matte list?",
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        "q": "Does Bambu Lab PLA Matte require an enclosure?",
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        "q": "Does Bambu Lab PLA Matte require a hardened nozzle?",
        "a": "A hardened-nozzle requirement is not in our current sources."
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        "q": "How should Bambu Lab PLA Matte be dried?",
        "a": "Dry Bambu Lab PLA Matte for 8 h at 50 °C (122 °F), from the manufacturer technical data sheet."
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        "q": "What spool weights does Bambu Lab PLA Matte come in?",
        "a": "Listed spool weights: 1 kg (1000 g)."
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        "q": "What is the price per kilogram of Bambu Lab PLA Matte?",
        "a": "Price per kilogram is not in our current sources."
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        "q": "What print speed does Polymaker Panchroma PLA list?",
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        "q": "How should Polymaker Panchroma PLA be dried?",
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