In FDM printing, how does a higher layer height affect the final print?

A higher layer height in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printing typically results in increased print speed and reduced resolution. When the layer height is increased, each individual layer is thicker, which means that the printer can cover more vertical space in less time. This contributes to faster printing because fewer layers are needed to complete the object.

However, this increase in speed comes with a trade-off in resolution; thicker layers reduce the ability to capture fine details in the print. The roughness of the surface becomes more pronounced, and intricate features may not be rendered as sharply or accurately as they would be with a lower layer height.

The other options do not align with the typical outcomes associated with higher layer heights in FDM printing. Fine details are usually enhanced with lower layer heights, a wider range of colors is unrelated to layer height but rather depends on the filament used, and while layer height can influence the overall structural integrity of a print, it doesn’t inherently decrease strength; this is more closely associated with other factors like infill density and design.