ANYCUBIC M5s Photon Mono 3D Printer User Manual

ANYCUBIC M5s Photon Mono 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.

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Safety Instructions

Always follow the safety instructions during assembly and usage, to avoid unnecessary damage to the 3D printer or individual injury.

• Please contact our Customer Service if you have any issues after receving the products.
• 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 V printer and contact our technical support.
• Anycubic 3D printer includes components that can cause injury.
• 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 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: Photon Mono M5s
• Touch Screen: 4.3-inch Resistive Screen
• Software: Anycubic Photon Workshop (also compatible with other software)
• Connectivity: USB Drive, WIFI

Specifications

• LCD screen: 10.1 inch 12K
• Light source: Matrix LED light
• XY Resolution: 11520 * 5120
• z axis Accuracy: 0.01 mm
• Suggested Layer Thickness: 0.01 ~ 0.15 mm

Physical Dimensions

• Dimension: 290 mm{L) 270 mm{W) 460 mm{H)
• Build volume: 218.88 mm{L) 122.88 mm{W) 200 mm{H)
• Weight: 8.9 kg

Recommended Print Parameters

Menu Directory

Home menu

Print

• Print:
• File Details:

Tools

• Move Z:
• Exposure:
• Vat Cleaning:
• Monitor:

Information

• Language:
• Service:
• Information:
• More Settings:
• Version:
• Upgrade:

Cloud

• Cloud:
• Network settings:

Preparations

1. Turn on the printer and then wait for the auto device check. The printer automatically checks the hardware help you shooting the troubles and reduce the print failure. When there is an error, the printer will pop up the error QR code. Please scan the code and follow the guide.

   • LCD screen connection
     Check the connection of LCD screen to avoid the exposure error caused by bad connection.

   • Force Detection
     Check whether the force sensor that affects the resin volume detection and leveling detection works.

   • Motor connection
     Check the connection of motor to ensure it works properly.
     If you disable the auto device check, the printer will not automatically check the hardware condition.

2. Raise Z axis by 100mm.

3. Install the screen protector.

4. Install the print platform.

5. Choose an exposure image to test.

6. Install the resin vat.

File Upload

USB

1. Use Anycubic Photon Workshop software to process the 3D model file. The installer and instructions is saved in the USB drive.

2. When you set the parameters in Anycubic Photon Workshop, there are three groups of parameter which can be apply to the print with different needs.

3. Def a ult Resin_Fast
   Apply to the Anycubic resin with fast printing speed. The layer thickness is

4. 1 mm. It increases the average print speed of the maximum model to 60mm/h by optimizing the z-axis motion control.

   2. High Speed Resin
      Apply to the Anycubic high speed resin with the fastest printing speed. The layer thickness is 0. 1 mm. It increases the average print speed of the maximum model to 1 00mm/h by optimizing the Z-axis motion control.
      Notice for using the parameters of Def a ult Resin_Fast & High Speed Resin:

   3. The parameters apply to the model whose hollowed thickness is no more than 2mm.

   4. The parameters must work with the 3rd Gen High-speed release film this printer provided to avoid print failure. The film can be used to print 30000 layers.

   5. Default Resin_Normal
      Apply to the Anycubic resin with normal printing speed. Also, the intelligent mode is available for the parameter group.

   • Intelligent mode
     The software can set the normal exposure time through analyzing the model features to increase the success rate of printing and improve the print effect .

   • Expert mode (disable the intelligent mode)
     Set all slice parameters according to the personal requirement.
     If the intelligent mode is enabled in slicing (A), the mode can be switch to expert before printing. If the intelligent mode is disabled in slicing (B), the mode can not be changed.

5. Save the sliced file to USB drive.

6. Then, insert the USB drive to the printer.

Notice for the USB drive:

1. It is recommended that use the USB drive we provide. If you are using your own USB drive, please ensure that it is formatted to FAT/FAT 32 and has a memory size of less than 32G.
2. To ensure proper file reading, please put print files in the root directory of USB drive.

Cloud
Please connect the printer to Anycubic App first for remote uploading and monitoring.

1. Check whether it is global server. If not, click to switch to the global server and wait for the printer restarting.

2. Reset WIFI connection.

3. Please search “Anycubic” in App Store or Goolge Play, or scan the QR cord on the printer, to download Anycubic App. Then, sign up and sign in.

4. Add a printer in Anycubic App.

5. Connect to printer’s hotspot.

6. Return to App, connect the printer to the network.
   Notice:

7. The location and local network must be allowed to use during connection.

8. Please ensure the connection to printer’s hotspot during the network connection to avoid connection failure.

9. Printer is added successfully. Search model or upload the model files.

   • Search model
   • Upload the model files

Cloud Connection Troubleshooting

Connection Status

Print Test

*The release film on the resin vat is consumable. Please pay attention to the status of release film on the touch screen and replace the film timely. 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.

1. Make sure you wear masks and gloves (to avoid direct skin contact with resin), slowly pour resin into the vat with resin level not exceeding the vat’s maximum scale.

2. Print file.
   USB drive file
   Remote print

3. Before printing, the printer checks the hardware condition, resin volume and leveling before each print job. When there is an error, the printer will pop up the error QR code. Please scan the code and follow the guide.

  *  **Resin**  

Check whether the volume of resin in the vat is sufficient to finish the print job. Usually, the required resin volume is a little more than the resin volume estimated by the slice software. If it prompts that the resin volume is not enough, please add resin and then check it again.

  *  **Leveling**  

Check the leveling to avoid the print failure caused by layer separation or other errors.

2. During printing, the printer automatically monitors the conditions which may cause print failure and prompt the error to the customers in case resin is wasted or even damage the printer. When the printer detects an abnormal condition, it will pause the print job automatically and pop up the error report. Please check the sliced file and the model according to the report.
  *  **Bottom non-stick detection**  

It monitors the condition that model does not stick to the print platform. When the printer detect the model does not stick the platform, please check the bottom exposure time of the file.
The resin detection and error auto pause can be disable and then the printer stops the prompt.

3. When the printing is finished, resin may be cured partly in the vat. Please set to Vat Cleaning and remove the residue.
4. 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.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. After printing, remove and clean the models. Compare the print effect of models and choose the model’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 f ailure.
   • 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_R_F”, because Anycubic 3D printer can only recognize THIS file name to run this function. Also, do not name other file as “R E R F”.

FAQs

• 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.
• 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 Vat Cleaning and then remove the cured resin sheet to protect the film. Do not use sharp objects to scrape off the residues on the film.
• Release film replacement: The statistics of print times and print layers are shown in Monitor interface. Please check them and replace release film timely to avoid print failure or even the damage to printer.
• If you do not use the resin for over two days, store it in an airtight container away from light.

Firmware Upgrade
Check whether the current firmware needs update. “Optimization” shows what’s new in the latest firmware.

• USB upgrade: Visit the official website to download the installer and save it to a USB drive. Then, insert the USB drive to printer to upgrade.
• OTA upgrade: If the network is connected, directly upgrade by OTA.

z-axis Maintenance
If Z axis makes a noisy sound, please apply lubricant to Z lead screw.

Cleaning

• Clean the print platform: Clean platform with alcohol and paper towel.
• 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.

Thank you for purchasing Anycubic products! Under normal usage and service, the products have a warranty period of 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.

References

• After-sales service

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