Anycubic PLA Texture 3D Printer Filament 1.75mm: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-25
Summary
Anycubic’s PLA Basic supplies the Texture Grey, Red and Silver color variants; owners most often report loose winding and tangles, end-of-spool brittleness, dull or transparent non-black colors, and adhesion trouble with white. Running cost is mainly filament at $16-$25/kg plus drying energy and desiccant, with reusable spools and no subscription. It is a good buy at or below about $18/kg for beginners and everyday printing.
Common problems and fixes
- Loose winding and tangles — recurring owner complaints; can cause feed jams during printing; no stated fix beyond careful unwinding and storage; warranty terms not stated. [3][1]
- End-of-spool brittleness — filament becomes brittle near the end of a spool; dry before use at 45-50 C for 6-8 h. [3][1]
- Dull or transparent non-black colors — non-black colors reported dull and partially transparent in thin walls; no stated fix. [5]
- White filament adhesion trouble — adhesion problems reported especially with white, even after drying; Magigoo helps on glass or blue tape for filigree first layers. [4][2]
- Packaging tape does not release — tape holding the spool end does not release easily; cut it carefully. [1]
Parts and consumables
- Filament, 1 kg spool — typical $16-$25/kg [3]; consumed as prints are made; spool twists apart for refill and reuse [1].
Yearly running cost
A typical owner’s annual spend is not quantified in the sources: filament at $16-$25/kg [3], plus recurring drying energy and desiccant or storage [1][2]; spools are reusable [1] and there is no subscription or capsule lock-in [1]. Not enough data.
When it is a good buy
At or below about $18/kg it is strong value for beginners, given the measured +/-0.02 mm tolerance and tested consistency [2][3]. From $19 to $25/kg it is fair, and Sunlu and Overture are rated similarly by owners [4][5]. Above $25/kg it is weak unless the Texture color, RFID spool or reusable spool is specifically needed [1][3]. The manufacturer storefront prices per spool by color and quantity, and no single stable price was captured for the Texture variants [1]. Alternatives: Sunlu and Overture, which owners rate similarly and are fair choices in the $19-$25/kg band [4][5].