Anycubic Photon Mono

Photon Mono #0Photon Mono #1

Properties

Build Volume 130 x 80 x 165 mm
Layer Resolution Low 150 microns
Layer Resolution High 10 microns
Print Speed Max. 50 mm/h
BrandAnycubic
Machine type 3D Printer
Technology DUP (LCD-based Direct UV Printing)
Materials Resin, Tough Resin, Flexible Resin
Websitehttps://www.anycubic.com/collections/anycubic-photon-3d-printers/products/photon-mono-resin-3d-printer
Average Price US$209.00

About Photon Mono

Photon Mono is a DUP resin 3D printer from Anycubic, a Chinese manufacturer of budget-friendly machines. It provides a decent build volume and good printing speed through a matrix of 15 LED sources.

Features:

  • 6.23” 4K monochrome LCD screen;
  • Wide material compatibility;
  • Cover detection;
  • WiFi connectivity;
  • LED matrix.
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Photon Mono is an affordable resin printer that fits on the desktop while providing great quality and build volume. The machine consists of a full metal bottom and a transparent plastic cover that blocks unwanted UV and dust.

Mono version is a step forward from Photon and Photon S. When comparing the two, the main difference that stands out is a slight increase in X and Y axes of the build volume. Mono has a bit more room, while the height limits of both machines are the same. The additional space in Mono is possible due to the light source and LCD screen changes – it is now a matrix of 15 LED lights that provides a more even curing and a monochrome LCD screen, which has better light transmission. These changes result in speed improvements without any loss of printing resolution or quality. Mono features a better, machined, build plate that helps models adhesion during the printing process.

The main downside for the machine is the slicing software. The original one has many flaws, including poor support generation and the inability to save printing profiles for different resins.

The closest “relatives” of Photon Mono from Anycubic:

  • Photon Mono X – a bigger version with more printing room;
  • Photon Mono X 6K – a version with more screen resolution.

Strong alternatives from other brands:

  • Phrozen Shuffle XL Light;
  • Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K.

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28 Mar 2022
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8 Feb 2022
printed at .05 layer made it very smooth
great printer
21 Jul 2021
Good printer overall for the price asked
13 Apr 2021
Great printer for the price. Only complaint is the small build surface but it’s good for the price point. Will be getting anycub larger resin printer