ANYCUBIC Photon Mono 2 Resin 3D Printer with 6.6'' 4K + Monochrome Screen, Upgraded LighTurbo Matrix, Enlarge Print Volume 6.49'' x 5.62'' x 3.5''

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A layer height of 0.05mm against a layer height of 0.1mm would double the number of layers for your model, meaning your print times will significantly increase. The 129 x 80 x 160 mm build volume is decent – again, more expensive resin printers offer larger. But for printing a few miniatures, it’s more than enough. The best layer height for resin printing usually ranges between 0.01-0.05mm (10 to 50 microns), where you would use 0.05mm for faster speeds while still maintaining great quality. We ran a few prints from the original Photon Mono for comparison, and while the Photon Mono can still print some pretty fantastic miniatures, there was just no competition when it came to the Photon Mono 4K. The amount of depth and detail that the Photon Mono 4K can convey compared to the Photon Mono is just staggering. Details on armor popped far more, and the new model was able to even carve out tiny, nuanced facial features that the original Photon Mono tended to blur out. This small crew was printed on the Photon Mono for comparison. While some of the details are slightly muddled, they’re still really impressive.

The Anycubic Photon Mono 4K and Elegoo Mars range are both compatible with standard 405 nm photosensitive resin. It may be that the Photon Mono 4K is slightly faster over a consistent amount of time, but for all intents and purposes, it’s equal. Anti-Aliasing is a setting which reduces the “steps” in the layers of your 3D prints, known as the staircase effect. What it does is smooth the edges and corners of an object, which effectively reduces precise details, but makes certain models look better. However, Anycubic offers an adjustable power feature on the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K, allowing you to switch between 30% and 100% power, so you can use it with other special non-405nm resins. This opens a range of other possibilities for your resin printing. If you have wondered how to calibrate your 3D printer resin, this is an ideal way to get it done. Resin exposure calibration or a resin calibration test is what people do to properly dial in their settings.Make sure the room you use your resin printer in is well-ventilated to avoid inhaling fumes. Spilled or dripped resin should be immediately cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol. After printing, make sure to wipe down your printer and bottles to remove smudges of uncured resin. Always keep your resin tightly sealed and safely stored out of reach of pets and children. Assembling the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 This setting generally doesn’t change too much across 3D printers, so you can keep within a certain range which will be stated in the section below. What is Z-Lift Height in Resin 3D Printing? The Photon Mono 2 uses a 6.6-inch monochrome 4K+ LCD screen with a resolution of 4096 x 2560 pixels. With better resolution, even highly detailed prints can become the norm! It can put more strain on your supports and overhangs. Best Anti-Aliasing Setting for Resin 3D Printing

Hollowing is the process of removing the inner material of a model, leaving a hollow outer shell of the print. It is not a required task, but it is one of the best ways to save on resin usage in 3D printing.Anycubic Mono 4K uses a monochrome grid with a contrast of more than 350. The high contrast makes the image in the exposure area more accurate and the print margins more sensitive, which improves the print quality and success rate and significantly reduces the residue in the resin container. Usually, the surface quality of a print is affected due to improper slicing and printing in badly optimized directions. The Elegoo Mars comes in at around 30-50mm/hr, with 1.5-3 second layer cure times. The Anycubic Photon Mono 4K is around 50mm/hr also, able to cure around 12cm-tall models in 2.5 hours, with 1.5 second layer times. Anywhere from 15 seconds up to 150 seconds is the full range, though you’ll usually see people with bottom exposure times from 30 seconds to 90 or 100 seconds. Best Bottom Layer Counts for Resin 3D Printing In this comparison, I’ll compare my experience across important aspects such as build volume, print quality, software, connectivity, and more.