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FLPLA175KGD

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Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

LD 1.75mm (1kg) PLA Gold Filament Spool for 3D Printers

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $19.99

Our Price $14.99 Per Spool

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Quantity

Buy 3 or More Gold for $24.00 each (save -$27.03+)

Description / Specifications
Q&A and Reviews

Description

Bring your imagination to life by creating 3D prints with PLA filament from LD! Our user-friendly spool of gold 1.75 mm 1kg (2.2lbs) PLA filament is specially tested to ensure consistently smooth feeding and extrusion. Material is super strong, yet flexible while it cools, making it perfect for a variety of applications. All PLA filament is made with biodegradable material, for a

Specifications

Item Code	Brand Name	Product Type	Weight (Approximate)	Detailed Color	3D Printing Material	Recommended Extrusion Temperature	Compatibility
FLPLA175KGD	LD Products	3D Filament	1 kg (2.2 Lbs)	Gold	PLA	190 - 200C	3D Systems, 3DFactories,3DISION, Afinia, Airwolf, Aurora3D, Beeverycreative, Deezmaker, FDM, Flashforge, Formlabs, Ideaprinter, Leapfrog, Lulzbot, Makerbot,Opencube, Printrbot, Reprap, Robo,Sharebot,Solidoodle, Stratasys,Ultimaker, UP!, XYZprinting

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Q:
Who manufactures the 3D filament that LD Products sell / distribute?
Asked on 2/8/2017 by Forgot from Compton, CA
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- A:
  We manufactured 3D Printing Filaments. For your reference, here's the list of 3D Printing Filaments that we offered http://www.ldproducts.com/ldpsearch/result/?q=3D+filament+
  Answered on 2/9/2017 by Maria from LDStaff
LD Luminous Blue Filament 1.75mm (PLA)
Q:
Does the "luminous blue" filament glow in the dark?

After I had already ordered and received the luminous blue filament, I see in the Q&A for the "Luninous Green" ABS filament, that the use of the word "luminous" was to express that the color of the filament is "bright and bold".

I ordered this luminous blue filament and it's neither bright nor bold. If there wasn't a label, I would think it was a "natural"/"clear" color.

It does not glow in the dark, no matter the amount of light it is exposed to.

Unless the color changes after printing, I am very much misled by the description of this product. I paid extra for this spool for the "luminous" (ie "glow in the dark") feature but in reality I have a natural colored spool.

Does this spool change color or will it glow in the dark after printing or am I stuck with a natural colored spool that I paid extra for?
Asked on 1/21/2015 by FusionDawg
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2 answers
- A:
  We are sincerely sorry for the discrepancy in our description of the FLPLA175KLBU Filament, we are working on an updated description. Under normal lighting the filament will be a natural color. When exposed to darkness, the color will change to a bright, bold, blue color. The filament spool or printer object will basically “charge” its glow in the dark color changing effect with daylight/UV, resulting in a luminous blue color in the dark.
  Answered on 1/23/2015 by Shoshana
- A:
  Confirmed that the spool does glow in the dark after being exposed to sunlight. The color is not exactly blue. It's more of a blue-green glow leaning more towards green.
  Answered on 1/27/2015 by Anonymous
LD Translucent Purple 3D Printing Filament (PLA)
Q:
What extrusion temperature should be used with this PLA?
Asked on 12/17/2014 by vaderj from Oregon
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1 answer
- A:
  The best extrusion temperature is 230-240; nylon has a melting point of 220-260.
  Answered on 12/23/2014 by Shoshana
LD Translucent Green 3D Printing Filament (PLA)
Q:
Reccomended extruder temp?
Asked on 12/6/2014 by Sliced Br3D from Des Moines, IA, USA
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1 answer
- A:
  Excellent question! The extruder temperature for PLA translucent green filament tape is 190-200.
  Answered on 12/9/2014 by Shoshana
LD White 3D Printing Filament (PLA)
Q:
What is the inside diameter of the hole in the middle

I am trying to make a holder for it and I need to know this to make it.
Asked on 11/28/2014 by Nicbudd from New England
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- A:
  Excellent question! The diameter is 1.5" on this LD 1.75mm (1kg) PLA White Filament.
  Answered on 12/3/2014 by Shoshana

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LD Gold 3D Printing Filament (PLA)

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8/7/2017

5.0

Good quality product

By Merrill

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Translucent Blue 3D Printing Filament (PLA):

Works fine in my new PRUSA i3Mk2S set at 215c (1st layer) and 210c rest of build. Hotbed at 55c. Price is right.

8/7/2017

5.0

Good quality filament

By Merrill

from undisclosed

Comments about LD Black 3D Printing Filament (PLA):

Works fine in my new PRUSA i3Mk2S set at 215c (1st layer) and 210c rest of build. Hotbed at 55c. Price is right.

8/7/2017

5.0

Good quality filament

By Merrill

from undisclosed

Comments about LD White 3D Printing Filament (PLA):

Works fine in my new PRUSA i3Mk2S set at 215c (1st layer) and 210c rest of build. Hotbed at 55c. Price is right.

2/14/2017

4.0

I JUDGE BY ITS CVER TOO

By USER

from COMPTON

Comments about LD Gold 3D Printing Filament (PLA):

I HAVE NOT USED IT YET, DUE TO THE SMALLER THAN ADVERTISED SPOOL, CENTER, MOUNTING HOLE.
IT, (THE DELIVERED ITEM), IS SMALLER.
I CANNOT USE IT, RIGHT NOW.
THE SPOOL HOLDER, I HAVE, IS NOT THE SAME SIZE.
THE FILAMENT LOOKS GOOD THOUGH!

6/16/2016

5.0

Pretty in Pink

By On Fire

from Michigan

Comments about LD Pink 3D Printing Filament (PLA):

Excellent Quality

11/17/2015

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

very good quality

By Zboysal

from Los Angeles, California

Comments about LD Gold 3D Printing Filament (PLA):

I set my printer to 210 and it printed flawlessly.
I drew a bust of my version of Coby Bryan form the Lakes basketball team. And all I had to do is wait because the print went flawlessly. I use a Rostock Max2 printer and Mattercontrol to prepare, slice and print.