Product Description

Prusament ASA Sapphire Blue 800g (NFC) is a premium technical ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) filament manufactured directly by Prusa Research. ASA is a material similar to ABS but better in several ways – it has higher UV stability, lower shrinkage, and less bothersome fumes during printing. This makes it a great choice for functional parts, prototypes, and long-term outdoor use.

The Sapphire Blue shade is a deep, elegant blue color that, combined with the fine ASA surface, looks very professional – ideal for both design and technical parts.

The new generation of Prusament is wound on a redesigned spool with OpenPrintTag (NFC) technology. This allows the printer or a mobile app to automatically recognize the material type, color, and other parameters without depending on the cloud.

Main Advantages and Features

• Great for outdoor use – ASA is UV stable, does not fade or yellow even after long-term sun exposure.
• High heat resistance – without deformation up to approximately 93 °C, suitable for parts near motors, fans, car interiors, etc.
• Good mechanical resistance – strong and tough material for functional mechanical parts.
• Lower shrinkage than ABS – less tendency to warp, yet recommended to print in a closed print chamber.
• Acetone smoothing capability – for a smooth, almost lacquered surface, suitable for design parts and covers.
• Good surface quality and details – printing without significant stringing, clean edges.
• Easy sanding and post-processing – suitable for parts that will be further painted or surface finished.
• New spool with NFC / OpenPrintTag – fully rewritable NFC tag with stored material data, compatible with the Prusa ecosystem and other systems supporting OpenPrintTag.
• High-precision manufacturing – guaranteed diameter tolerance of ±0,04 mm and very consistent color.
• Full batch traceability – after scanning the QR code on the spool, manufacturing parameters of the specific spool can be checked on the Prusament portal.

Recommended Use

• Outdoor parts: brackets, covers, grips, garden equipment parts, advertising elements.
• Technical and functional components: fixtures, mounts, electronics housings, mounting elements.
• Automotive & hobby: car interior parts, fan shrouds, modeling parts exposed to the sun.
• Design prototypes: thanks to smoothing and sanding capabilities, also suitable for visual prototypes and covers.

Printing Settings (Guideline)

* Specific values may vary slightly depending on the printer and environmental conditions.

Printing Tips

• For larger models, use a closed chamber or at least a draft shield around the object to minimize warping.
• Print in a well-ventilated room, but avoid drafts around the printer.
• Before printing, thoroughly degrease the print surface (IPA, cleaner according to the printer manufacturer's recommendations).
• ASA is slightly hygroscopic – for long-term storage, we recommend drying the filament according to the manufacturer's recommendation (e.g., in a filament dryer or a drying oven with precise regulation).

New Spool with OpenPrintTag (NFC)

• Easy disassembly and reassembly – suitable for refills.
• Safe use during drying at higher temperatures.
• Slimmer spool shape for better compatibility with MMU and multi-material systems.
• Rewritable NFC tag according to the OpenPrintTag standard – material data is stored directly on the chip, no internet connection required.

Package Contents

• 1× spool Prusament ASA Sapphire Blue 800g (NFC), vacuum packed with desiccant.

Warning

• The material contains styrene – fumes are generated during printing that can be potentially harmful to health. Ensure adequate ventilation.
• For large parts and long prints, a closed printer (enclosure) is recommended.
• Do not use in applications where certified food or medical safety is required unless explicitly stated by the manufacturer.

Key Features:

• Premium ASA filament manufactured directly by Prusa Research with guaranteed tolerance of ±0,04 mm
• High UV resistance – ideal for long-term outdoor use
• Heat resistance up to around 93 °C without deformation
• Good mechanical strength and toughness for functional technical parts
• Acetone smoothing capability for a smooth, almost lacquered surface
• Lower shrinkage than ABS, higher dimensional stability of parts
• New lightweight spool with rewritable NFC / OpenPrintTag label
• Great appearance in deep Sapphire Blue color with high-quality print surface
• Full manufacturing batch traceability via QR code on the spool
• Suitable for printing in a closed chamber, good workspace ventilation recommended