ANYCUBIC PLA 3D Printer Filament (1.75 mm, 1 kg, Purple): problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-25

Summary

Owners most often report loose spool winding that tangles mid-print, filament turning brittle near the end of a spool, and dull or translucent color on non-black variants. Running cost is just the filament itself at roughly $16-25 per kg, with no subscription or maintenance parts. It is a good buy at about $16-18 per kg for prototyping and general printing; at $25 per kg or more, compare with higher-tier brands.

Common problems and fixes

Loose spool winding / tangles — owners report loose winding causing tangles and mid-print failures; no fix is given beyond careful unspooling and rewinding. Warranty or returns terms for filament were not found. [4][6][7]
Brittleness near the end of a spool — filament can become brittle near the end of a spool; keeping it dry and handling it carefully may help. Warranty or returns terms for filament were not found. [4]
Dull or translucent color on non-black variants — non-black colors can look dull or partially transparent in thin walls, while black performs as well as any filament tried. No fix is given. [5]
Bed adhesion problems on white — at least one owner reported poor bed adhesion on white, even after drying. [6]
Batch-to-batch variability — owners report batch variability; buy from consistent batches for color-critical work. [4]
Lower strength than PLA+ — standard PLA gets mixed feedback on tensile strength; choose PLA+ where strength matters. [4]

Parts and consumables

No replaceable parts or consumables reported.

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. The sources give filament prices ($16-25 per kg) but no annual usage, electricity, or subscription figures, so a yearly total cannot be computed.

When it is a good buy

Good buy at roughly $16-18 per kg direct: Anycubic’s US store lists a spooled 1 kg at $17.99 and a refill at $16.99 (October 2026). [2]
At or above about $25 per kg, compare with higher-tier brands offering more consistent winding. [4]
Choose PLA+ when mechanical strength matters, and higher-tier brands when consistent winding or color vibrancy matters. [4][5]
Best suited to non-critical prints, prototyping, and color variety; less suitable where mechanical strength or color vibrancy is critical. [4][5]