ANYCUBIC Photon M3 Premium 3D Printer User Manual
- June 11, 2024
- Anycubic
Table of Contents
- Photon M3 Premium 3D Printer
- Safety Instructions
- Product Overview
- In the Box
- Technical Specification
- Recommended Print Parameters
- Menu Directory
- Menu Directory
- Preparations
- Print Test
- Finishing
- Resin Exposure Range Finder
- FAQ
- Maintenance
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Photon M3 Premium 3D Printer
User Manual
Photon M3 Premium 3D Printer
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing Anycubic products.
Maybe you are familiar with 3D printing technology or have purchased Anycubic
printers before. However, we still highly recommend you read this manual
carefully, as the installation techniques and precautions can help you avoid
any unnecessary damage or frustration.
Please visit https://support.anycubic.com to contact us if you have any
questions. You can also learn more information from the website, such as
software, videos, models.
https://support.anycubic.com/
Anycubic support center
Copyrighted by “Shenzhen Anycubic Technology Co., Ltd ”, all rights reserved.
Safety Instructions
Always follow the safety instructions during assembly and usage, to avoid unnecessary damage t o the 3D printer o r individual injury.
| Please contact our Customer Service if you have any issues after receving
the products.
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| Be cautious when using the scraper. Never direct the scraper towards your
hands.
| In case of emergency, please immediately cut off the power of the 3D printer
and contact our technical support.
| Anycubic 3D printer includes components that can cause injury.
| It is recommended to use protective glasses when sanding the printed models
to avoid eye contact with small particles.
| Keep the Anycubic 3D printer and its accessories out of the reach of
children.
| Vapors or fumes may be irritating at operating temperatures. Always use the
Anycubic 3D printer in an open and well ventilated area.
| Do not expose Anycubic 3D printer to any water or rain environment.
| Use Anycubic 3D printer in an environment with a temperature of 8°C- 40°C
and a humidity of 20%-50%. For optimal performance, do not exceed this range.
Also, avoid direct sunlight exposure.
| Do not disassemble Anycubic 3D printer, please contact technical support if
you have any questions.
Product Overview
In the Box
Technical Specification
Operating System
| System | Anycubic Photon M3 Premium |
|---|---|
| Touch Screen | 4.3-inch Resistive Screen |
| Software | Anycubic Photon Workshop |
| Connectivity | USB Drive |
Specifications
| Light source | Anycubic Light Turbo 2.0 |
|---|---|
| XY Resolution | 28.5 um 7680*4320 (8K) |
| Z axis Accuracy | 0.01 mm |
| Suggested Layer Thickness | 0.01 ~0.1mm |
| Rated power | 110 W |
Physical Dimensions
| Dimension | 328 mm(L) 350 mm(W) 626 mm(H) |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 218.88 mm(L) 123.12 mm(W) 250 mm(H) |
| Weight | ~19 kg |
| Air Purifier Rated input | 5V 0.1A |
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Recommended Print Parameters
1, Basic Resin-Clear/Translucent Green
| Model accuracy | Regular | High accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Layer Thickness (mm) | 0.01-0.02 | 0.03-0.04 |
| Normal Exposure Time (s) | 1. | 2. |
| Off Time (s) | 0.5 | |
| Bottom Exposure Time (s) | 25 | |
| Bottom Layers | 2 | |
| Anti-alias | 1 | |
| Z Lift Distance (mm) | 8 | |
| Z Lift Speed (mm/s) | 6 | 3 |
| Z Retract Speed (mm/s) | 6 | 3 |
2, Basic Resin-Gray, DLP Craftsman Resin Model accuracy| Regular| High
accuracy
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Layer Thickness (mm )| 0.01-0.02| 0.03-0.04| 0.05| 0.1| 0.15| 0.05
Normal Exposure Time (s)| 2.| 2| 3.| 4.| 5.| 2.
Off Time (s)| 0.5
Bottom Exposure Time (s)| 25
Bottom Layers| 2
Anti-alias| 1
Z Lift Distance (mm)| 8
Z Lift Speed (mm/s)| 6| 3
Z Retract Speed (mm/s)| 6| 3
–The data above root in Anycubic lab, only for reference.
Menu Directory
Home menu
File List:
Menu Directory
System
Language:
Service:
Information:
Tools
Move Z:
Exposure:
Status:
Gear icon: Enter to switch on/off air purifier
Horn icon: Turn on/off the screen sound
Preparations
- Plug in power and turn on the machine. Raise Z axis by 50mm.
- Install print platform.
- Leveling.
- Set the zero position.
- Choose an exposure image to test after the platform stops moving.
The white part is exposure area - Install the resin vat.
Push in the resin vat| Tighten two knobs
8 . Install two air purifiers.
Open the top cover and then remove the protective package| Insert the air purifier onto the base
Print Test
*Please check the release film carefully before and after every printing. If the film is broken, replace it immediately to avoid further damage to the machine.
- Make sure you wear masks and gloves (to avoid direct skin contact with resin), slowly pour resin in to the vat with resin level not exceeding the vat’s maximum scale.
- Press the power button of air purifier to turn it on. The green light indicates that it is well-operating.
- Put on the anti-UV cover. Then, insert the USB drive and print the test file.
Notes:
It’s recommended that use the USB drive we provide. Otherwise, please use a
USB drive whose memory size does not exceed 8G and ensure that it’s formatted
to FAT/FAT 32.
The print files should be placed at the root directory of USB drive t o avoid
read errors.
Finishing
- After printing, remove the platform when resin stop dropping from the platform. Remove the model by metal scraper and then wash it with 95% alcohol or other detergent. It may need post-curing to achieve better hardness by being exposed directly to sunlight or a UV-curing machine.
- After printing, there might be some cured resin left in the vat. Please clean the vat timely, and filter the remaining resin by a funnel. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the release film or LCD screen. If you do not use the resin now, it is recommended to store it in an airtight container away from light.
Anycubic Photon M3 Premium will be added to Anycubic Cloud in 2023 February.
The WIFI unit and antenna had already been equipped for the printer, and
through firmware upgrades, you can use functions such as remote control and
print task monitoring. The antenna is key to the function, please keep it
properly. :
Resin Exposure Range Finder
“R_E R_F” is an abbreviation for “Resin Exposure Range Finder”. This function is used to find out the optimal exposure parameters for different resins.
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Import the R_E_R_F file which is saved on USB drive into the slicing software. There are eight models in the file. The exposure time for model 1 is equal to “normal exposure time (s)” of the file, and the exposure time for other models will be increased by an increment of 0.25 s.
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According to the personal requirement, adjust the exposure time of the models by modifying “normal exposure time (s)” of the file. When exposure time for Model No. 1 is changed, the exposure time for other models will be increased by an increment of 0.25 s.
For example, when normal exposure time is set to 1.5 s, the exposure time for Model No.1-8 is: 1.5/1.75/2/2.25/2.5/2.75/3/ 3.25 s. -
After printing, remove and clean the models. Compare the print effect of models and choose the medal’s exposure time that meets your needs as the print parameter. Take a comparison of model A&B as an example.
- Model A has more holes and fewer cylinder. If you print by the parameter of model A, more details of model can be printed with high risk of failure.
- Model B has fewer holes and more cylinder. If you print by the parameter of model B, model may be printed successfully yet with some details lost.
In addition, you can compare the bridges, needles or other parts to choose a
proper model and find the parameter. If none of them can be chose, adjusting
the “normal exposure time (s)” is suggested.
Notice: DO NOT change the file name of “R_E RF”, because Anycubic 3D
printer can only recognize THIS file name to run this function. Also, do not
name other fileas “RE RF”.
FAQ
Model do not stick to platform****
– Bottom exposure time is insufficient. Please increase the exposure time.
– Contact area between the model and platform is small. Please add a raft.
– Bad leveling.
Layer separation or splitting****
– The machine is not stable during printing.
– The release film is not tight enough or needs a replacement.
– The printing platform or resin vat is not tightened.
– The lift speed is too fast.
– The model is hollowed without punching.
Layer shift****
– Add supports.
– Reduce the lift speed.
Floccules left in resin vat or attached to models****
– The exposure time is too long. Reduce the normal exposure time and bottom exposure time.
Maintenance
Resin vat maintenance
Remove the cured resin from release film: Set full-screen exposure for 20s and then remove the cured resin sheet to protect the film. Do not use zsharp objects to scrape off the residues on FEP film.
- Release film replacement: The statistics of print times and print layers are shown in Status interface. Please check them and replace release film timely to avoid print failure or even the damage to printer.
Replace release film at this time
Click reset button after replacement
- If you do not use the resin for over two days, store it in an airtight container away from light.
Cleaning
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Clean the print platform: Clean platform with alcohol and paper towel.
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Protect LCD screen
If the resin cured on screen protector, please replace it immediately to protect LCD screen. -
Clean the body of printer: Clean the body of the printer with alcohol.
Air Purifier
It is recommended to replace the activated carbon every 3-6 months for optimal
performance.
Thank you for purchasing Anycubic products! Under normal usage and service,
the products have a warranty period o f up to one year. Please visit Anycubic
support center(support.anycubic.com/en) to
report any issues with Anycubic products. Our professional after-sale service
team would respond within 24 hours and solve the issues.