What is genuine powder coated PEI?
The color shall be amber(light golden). Prusa use black steel, that’s why it looks in black.
In general, you can print PLA, PETG, TPU and some strong stickness filaments without heating. If not, you probably bought a fake one
The surface is matte or textured. If you touch it like a glass or oil painted, then it’s fake.
Most sellers are selling fake PEI on Aliexpress, even some famous brand. As these guys are our “CUSTOMERS” before.
1.Recommend print temps
PLA – 60C
HTPLA – 60C
PETG – 70-80C
PCTG – 70-80C
ABS – 100C
2.Product Usage Guidelines
PETG/PCTG/TPU– If you are not careful with your 1st layer you can risk bonding the PETG/PCTG/TPU to the PEI surface. This will damage the surface. To prevent damage to the surface apply hairspray or PVA gluestick before printing PETG/PCTG/TPU on the PEI
Part Removal– Make sure your plate is at close to room temp (under 30C