Anycubic Photon S 3D Printer

The Anycubic Photon S is an LCD-based UV resin professional 3D printer. It is an upgraded version of the original Photon. Some hardware and software improvements make it more accurate and comfortable to operate. A charcoal air filter, an enhanced UV LED, and more stability are just some of its upgrades. This capable machine is sold at a very convenient price. It’s successfully used in prototyping and small-scale manufacturing. For example, it was used to print miniatures, jewels, and art designs. Read on for a full review.

The Photon S is capable of handling fine details and intricate geometries. One user printed a set of rings and earrings in purple resin. This how they looked like before supports were removed.

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The results are pretty good and highly accurate even for small prints. Just look at these tiny, well-defined 3D models.

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Specifications:

• Print quality
• Materials
• Build volume
• Printer controls
• What’s in the box
• Look and feel
• Price

Print quality

The Anycubic Photon S is a resin 3D printer that can print layers at 25 microns. This way you can produce parts with smooth exterior surfaces. Unlike its predecessor, the Photon S is equipped with a Z-axis Dual Linear Rail. This system improves the stability of the printer reducing Z-wobble issues. It also contributes to better print results. The pause and print option gives you the possibility to check the printing status every now and then. 

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Materials

Anycubic Photon S prints with 405nm photosensitive resin and performs perfectly with a wide range of other materials. It gives you more control over the look and feel of your 3D printed models.

Build volume

The build area of 4.5 x 2.6 x 6.5 inches (115 x 65 x 165 mm) lets you print a lot of creative things, even your personal Statue of Liberty.

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Printer controls

The printer is controlled via an improved, user-friendly touchscreen. A new GUI with larger buttons and a clear menu structure streamlines the navigation.

The whole 3D printing process is handled offline via a USB stick.

The printer software, Photon Workshop, is exceedingly easy-to-use and user-friendly. It works with 3D models saved as the proprietary .photons format. The slicer is available for Windows and Mac OS.


What’s in the box

• Anycubic Photon-S
• Print platform
• Tools to set up the printer
• An FEP resin vat
• A bottle of resin
• Some spare parts
• A scraper for print removal
• A mask
• Three pairs of gloves
• USB memory
• Power cable and adaptor
• User manual
• For some items, package content may change. In case of any questions, please get in touch.

Look and feel

Anycubic Photon S is available in either black or white colors. Its stylish look and its accuracy make it ideal to use in a variety of fields, including jewelry, dentistry, and more.
The printer dimensions are 8.6 x 7.9 x 15.7 inches (220 x 200 x 400 mm). It weighs 5.9 kg. 

Price

The price of the Anycubic Photon S is $439.00, which is reasonable considering its functionality and printing quality.

Warranty

Anycubic offers a one-year warranty for all our products except consumables and components, which include Print head, LCD screen, FEP film, Ultrabase and the  tools. All LCD screens and Print heads are sold with a 3-month warranty. Ultrabase for FDM 3D Printers by Anycubic is sold with a 6-month warranty.