To optimize for Speed on a German RepRap printer, you need to consider the layer size (similar to optimizing for surface finish...only opposite).
In this case, the nozzle diameter is also important to consider since we cannot print a layer thicker than 80% of the nozzle diameter.
See the chart below:
Nozzle Size Layer Size (mm) Time (min) 0.8 0.6 40 0.6, 0.8 0.4 60 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 0.3 80 Any 0.2 120 Any 0.1 240 Any 0.05 480 Any 0.02 1200
Don't forget to optimize for:
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