Anycubic Photon Mono M5s - LCD 3D printer

Anycubic is a leading company in 3D printing equipment for domestic use. Its catalogue of resin printers stands out from the rest for its great value for money and ease of use. The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s is a consumer grade LCD resin 3D printer that offers 12 K detail, a build volume of 5.4 L, automatic leveling, and high printing speed. 

Video 1: A detailed look at the features of Photon Mono M5s. Source: Anycubic.

The printer's 10.1" LCD screen has 11520 x 5120 px resolution, 19 x 24 µm XY pixel size (with printing details as precise as a hair thickness), 480:1 contrast, 4.7 % light transmittance and an approximately 2000 hours lifespan.

Leveling-free fast printing

One of the most exciting features of the Mono M5s printer is that it does not require manual leveling. A mechanical sensor located on the cantilever arm identifies the alignment between the printing platform and the floating leveling module. Then an automatic adjustment is made according to the results. This eliminates the possibility of leveling errors and enhances the overall success rate of the printing process.

Image 1: The automatic leveling of the Photon Mono M5s printer. Source: Anycubic.

Another key feature of Mono M5s is that it can reach printing speeds of up to 105 mm/h with high speed resins and the Photon Workshop software in version 3.1 or higher. This is about 3 times faster than most similar printers on the market. This is possible thanks to a high-speed release film that provides the force necessary to ensure a high printing success rate while reducing the release height and increasing the lifting speed. With standard resins the maximum printing speed achievable is 75 mm/h.

Smart features

Photon Mono M5s has been equipped with features that make the printing process smooth, safe and efficient. The printer performs multiple tests (auto device check) of the exposure screen connectivity, motor operation status and mechanical detection module. As soon as any potential hardware problems are detected, they are immediately fixed to ensure successful printing.

Video 2: The unboxing of the Photon Mono M5s printer. Source: Anycubic.

Furthermore, Photon Mono M5s detects if the resin level is sufficient to complete the printing job prior to beginning the printing process. If that is not the case, the user will be notified. Another intelligent feature of Photon Mono M5s is that it notifies the user of common printing failures, analyzes their possible causes and suggests a solution to avoid this problem in the future.

Ease of use and security

The printing platform of the Photon Mono M5s printer is laser-engraved, which results in a superior flatness compared to sandblasted platforms. This, in turn, effectively improves model adhesion, reduces instances of printed models detaching or warping, and significantly enhances the overall success rate of the printing process.

Image 2: The printing surface of the Photon Mono M5s printer. Source: Anycubic.

Anycubic's 3D printing equipment stands out for its ease of use and is aimed at home use. For this reason, the manufacturer provides the user with its own laminating software, Photon Workshop, which has a multitude of functions to facilitate and speed up the process of laminating models.

Image 3: Models 3D printed with the Photon Mono M5s printer. Source: Anycubic.

With the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s, the Photon Workshop software comes with an upgraded version (3.1) and a simplified user interface. The enhanced support algorithm of the laminating software brings about several benefits. It enhances printing stability and success rates, minimizes harm to the model's surface, and simplifies the removal of support structures and the bottom valve. Photon Mono M5s is also compatible with third-party laminating software.

Video 3: The Anycubic App. Source: Anycubic.

Furthermore, the users have at their disposal the Anycubic App that allows for one-touch printing and process tracking, as well as give the users access to popular sliced models and STL files. The control panel of the Photon Mono M5s printer is a 4.3" TFT touchscreen with an upgraded, simplified and very intuitive user interface. Photon Mono M5s offers USB and WiFi connectivity.

Since ensuring user safety remains the top priority for these home printers, the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s includes a detachable upper cover constructed from a material that effectively shields against 99.95% of UV rays. This transparent cover enables users to securely monitor the printing process. Furthermore, the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s also provides an additional layer of safeguarding with its pre-applied, replaceable anti-scratch film, enhancing both protection and longevity.

12 K precision, ultrafast printing speed and automatic leveling make the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s 3D printer the perfect choice for users who want to produce parts with a higher level of detail and take a step into the world of domestic resin 3D printing.