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Anycubic 3D Resin Printers: Photon Mono $189, Photon Zero

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Anycubic.com has Anycubic Photon Zero 3D Resin Printer for $109 - $10 w/ discount code QHE4DJSA5YX2 = $99. Shipping is free.

Also available, Anycubic.com has Anycubic Photon Mono 3D Resin Printer for $199 - $10 w/ discount code QHE4DJSA5YX2 = $189. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member cyciumx for finding this deal.

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The Photon Zero is $120 lower (55% savings) than the $219 list price.
    • The Photon Mono is $80 lower (26% savings) than the $269 list price.
  • About this store:
    • Anycubic return policy may be found here.

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Anycubic.com has Anycubic Photon Zero 3D Resin Printer for $109 - $10 w/ discount code QHE4DJSA5YX2 = $99. Shipping is free.

Also available, Anycubic.com has Anycubic Photon Mono 3D Resin Printer for $199 - $10 w/ discount code QHE4DJSA5YX2 = $189. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member cyciumx for finding this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The Photon Zero is $120 lower (55% savings) than the $219 list price.
    • The Photon Mono is $80 lower (26% savings) than the $269 list price.
  • About this store:
    • Anycubic return policy may be found here.

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cyciumx
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Obviously it doesn't take critical thinking to know you can't print an 8in vase with a build plate that is as small as whats on the Zero or even Mono, but as some have previously mentioned it kills for miniatures and multi-part models.

The thing people don't get looking outward in when comparing to an FDM is supports. Supports in resin printers can do what only FDM could ever dream of - stacking.

I can set a Photon Zero to print 15 minitures at once and go to sleep. Drop the entire build plate into a bucket of water and in 3 minutes that pile of lines and solids falls apart almost like butter. My Ender 3 V2 can't touch it for this use case.

And while it easily doesn't apply to all its disingenuous to compare a tool meant for other prints against one meant for this.
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shouthouse
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This thread... Guys, it's $100 bucks for the zero. Of course don't buy this for big prints, but man, if you are looking to print minis or small pieces, this is a great deal.
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Kryspie
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Thanks for the tips. I'll take my low standards to the dollar store and save $80
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Original Poster
May 25, 2021 3:48 PM
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AkujunkanX
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May 25, 2021 3:48 PM
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Quote from shouthouse View quoted comment :
Phrozen 4k maybe. If you just want to go all out right away
Elegoo is losing so much money lagging behind production and losing market share to Anycubic and Phrozen for the Saturn.
May 25, 2021 10:50 PM
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ryand7651May 25, 2021 10:50 PM
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This was low enough to finally bite. This is my first 3d printer. I bought the mono with the washer and 1KG of resin. Two separate orders to double dip the discount. Free shipping on both orders. $20 off total. No tax in Ca. Total cost shipped was $316.

I think this will be a much more productive purchase than the Xbox Series S that I really don't need with my PC and PS4 backlog...well, I don't NEED a 3d printer either.
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May 26, 2021 4:36 PM
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AkujunkanX
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May 26, 2021 4:36 PM
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Quote from ryand7651 View quoted comment :
This was low enough to finally bite. This is my first 3d printer. I bought the mono with the washer and 1KG of resin. Two separate orders to double dip the discount. Free shipping on both orders. $20 off total. No tax in Ca. Total cost shipped was $316.

I think this will be a much more productive purchase than the Xbox Series S that I really don't need with my PC and PS4 backlog...well, I don't NEED a 3d printer either.
It gets the creative juices flowing... enough that I think in hindsight, I really needed it.
May 27, 2021 6:23 AM
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kiaopMay 27, 2021 6:23 AM
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I always wanted a resin printer, but can't recall anything specific that I wanted to print that a FDM couldn't. Any idea when the sale ends?
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May 27, 2021 6:53 PM
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AkujunkanX
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May 27, 2021 6:53 PM
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Quote from kiaop View quoted comment :
I always wanted a resin printer, but can't recall anything specific that I wanted to print that a FDM couldn't. Any idea when the sale ends?
Anycubic.com has been having a sale for a while now and the price fluctuates. This is the lowest they have ever had these two machines (including the wash and cure 2.0) and with a working $10 off coupon makes it just that much sweeter. A month ago I bought the Mono + W&C 2.0 for $328 which was a great deal... right now you can get them for $288. If all you want to do is print miniatures/jewelry/small items... the Zero with a W&C 2.0 for $199 is insane.

No tax and free shipping makes this a no brainer for anyone that wants to dabble.
May 27, 2021 11:51 PM
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cheseballMay 27, 2021 11:51 PM
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Is the Photon Zero worth it? $99 is a hard deal to turn down. It list 480p resolution (0.1155 mm) vs the Phonton Mono's 2K (0.051 mm).

Does anyone had experience with either? I'm wondering if the 480p resolution might be too low.
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May 28, 2021 2:53 AM
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Quote from cheseball View quoted comment :
Is the Photon Zero worth it? $99 is a hard deal to turn down. It list 480p resolution (0.1155 mm) vs the Phonton Mono's 2K (0.051 mm).

Does anyone had experience with either? I'm wondering if the 480p resolution might be too low.
It's definitely not too low, but it is definitely lower. Almost no one printing standard models will miss the detail because you're talking about printing at 1/20th of a millimeter on the Mono vs 1/8th of a single millimeter on the zero. For sure there are models out there that benefit from that distinction, but most do not.

I can see how this seems like I'm trying to minimize the size difference - I'm not. Just think about what you want to print. If the details in those models aren't even 12% of a single millimeter then you miss nothing with the Zero other than build volume.

Plus if goes both ways; You dont like resin printing? You can sell it for what you bought it for. You do like it and want to upgrade? You'll always print small parts with it while a larger machine handles the larger jobs.

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May 28, 2021 11:27 AM
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TaylorCCMay 28, 2021 11:27 AM
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Thanks OP.
May 28, 2021 2:59 PM
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jocko695May 28, 2021 2:59 PM
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This probably a stupid question but would there be a need to get a printer like this if you already have a Ender3? I am just getting into the basics of 3 printing and have a lot to learn.
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May 28, 2021 5:04 PM
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Quote from jocko695 View quoted comment :
This probably a stupid question but would there be a need to get a printer like this if you already have a Ender3? I am just getting into the basics of 3 printing and have a lot to learn.
Its good to have both because they both excel in different aspects.

FDM printing, what you have is the better all-around, but if you think you want to print small stuff that isn't quite getting the smoothness and detail you want... resin is the way to go.
May 29, 2021 7:56 PM
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tshrimpMay 29, 2021 7:56 PM
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Thank you OP. I wish I could give you more than one rep. I have been into FDM printing for a long time. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy printing resin, but so far it has been a blast. I received the package very quickly, and within a short time had it printing the test cube. It came out great, and with detail I could never get with FDM. Even with this being "low resolution" the prints come out beautiful. It is going to take some learning, and have had more fails than successes, but I have learned from each one of them. Example: Making sure the service area on the build plate is larger than what can come in contact with the FEP sheet.

Pros:
Print quality compared to FDM.
Print speed doesn't change when adding detail. Looks to do entire layer at once.
Easy to use - Menu on printer, bed leveling, empty resin from bin.
Build quality - This one surprised me because of the price.
Appearance of the resin itself after print (Green) just looks fantastic, and is surprisingly strong and weighty.

Cons (some not of the printer, but due to printing resin):
Finding a well ventilated area.
Cleanup - Just messier than when dealing with a print spool.
Curing process - I thought I would use the sun, but it has rained every day since I got it. I bought a curing station already Smilie.
The software is okay, but already found an issue. Any print I set to 16AA will not slice properly no matter file. 8 and below works fine.
Many sites geared toward resin printing seem to be less giving with free download of stl files. I have never charged for anything I have created.

Sorry for so much info, but I am loving this thing so far.
May 29, 2021 9:50 PM
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britdudeMay 29, 2021 9:50 PM
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Quote from WooHoo2You View quoted comment :
Would be too small for a single print, the max build size on this machine is roughly 3-3/4"x2-1/8"x5-7/8. You'd be better off with something like an Ender 3 if you wanted objects that size plus they would be a little more robust. This would be great for small detailed models though. If they were not so messy I'd be all over this but my print room is a spare bedroom with carpeting....no way the wife would tolerate a resin printer or the appendages that come along with them. With a filament based printer there is no mess that a vacuum can't cover up.
This is all great info for peeps looking into 3D printing
May 31, 2021 1:08 PM
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LovelyRiverMay 31, 2021 1:08 PM
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The detail is great
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Jun 11, 2021 3:43 AM
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AkujunkanX
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Quote from tshrimp View quoted comment :
Thank you OP. I wish I could give you more than one rep. I have been into FDM printing for a long time. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy printing resin, but so far it has been a blast. I received the package very quickly, and within a short time had it printing the test cube. It came out great, and with detail I could never get with FDM. Even with this being "low resolution" the prints come out beautiful. It is going to take some learning, and have had more fails than successes, but I have learned from each one of them. Example: Making sure the service area on the build plate is larger than what can come in contact with the FEP sheet.

Pros:
Print quality compared to FDM.
Print speed doesn't change when adding detail. Looks to do entire layer at once.
Easy to use - Menu on printer, bed leveling, empty resin from bin.
Build quality - This one surprised me because of the price.
Appearance of the resin itself after print (Green) just looks fantastic, and is surprisingly strong and weighty.

Cons (some not of the printer, but due to printing resin):
Finding a well ventilated area.
Cleanup - Just messier than when dealing with a print spool.
Curing process - I thought I would use the sun, but it has rained every day since I got it. I bought a curing station already .
The software is okay, but already found an issue. Any print I set to 16AA will not slice properly no matter file. 8 and below works fine.
Many sites geared toward resin printing seem to be less giving with free download of stl files. I have never charged for anything I have created.

Sorry for so much info, but I am loving this thing so far.
Just saw this. Awesome! That's why I posted.... and you'll never stop using it if you upgrade to something larger. You'll just be able to print more stuff that doesn't need as large a build plate. Happy printing!

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