I been having problems with my printer for a while now, but idk what is the solution, the principal problem is that no matter how i arrange the supports or the slicer configuration it fails even pre-supported stls, for a moment i even though that it was a problem of one side of the fep but it just because I change the orientation of the resin vat, y even changed stls that have worked on diferente position and it’s seems random, sometimes in the middle sometimes in the sides sometimes on the corners, I have tried re-leveling the printer, filtering the resin, changing orientation but there’s always a failure in putting pictures of some of my most resent print as well as pictures of my fep, configuration and the bed I’m using Eleego resin abs like v2 and also my setup is in a room around 20-25Celcius, it worked for a while but idk what happened

Printer: Anycubic photon mono 4 ultra

So quick context. I got the printer two weeks ago. Printed around 8 prints the first few days and everything was great. One day, i came back and noticed all the resin has leaked, and it turned out the film broke for some reason. Now to get a replacement film, the only option compatible with my printer (same size, framed film) took two weeks to arrive. So instead, i got a larger fep film, separated the frames, and cropped the new fep film and screwed it to the frame. I then ran a test print. The first few kept failing partially (like one side would print and the other wouldnt), so i thought it was a leveling issue. Kept repeatedly releveling after every failed print. I also switched the resin and tried to rule out any factors causing the failures. I eventually caved and ordered the compatible film (it was acf). Now it is mounted, and i ensured the sides were correct. Now, every time i print, i get a large rectangular base of semi-cured resin at the bottom.

I finally decided to check the exposure and i noticed that all options look the same (as shown in video). This didnt happen before, so now im worried i damaged the LCD. I hope its just the protective cover issue instead, but im not sure so i decided to post here and ask for advice.

I bought a Photon Mono 2 2nd hand off of face book and noticed that the touch screen wouldn't respond to my touch. after further inspection of the screen it looks like resin has gotten underneath the screen between the plastic layers. the screen still lights up and some time accepts inputs but is extremely inaccurate and inconsistent with what it will accept.

Any tips/links to either replacement parts in stock for the usa or on a fix for the screen.

Any help is appreciated.

Unexpected layer separation/deformation on Anycubic Photon Mono M7 – supports completely intact. What could cause this?
Hi everyone,
I’m trying to understand what caused a failure on my latest resin print.
The printer is an Anycubic Photon Mono M7 and I’m using Anycubic ABS-Like Resin 2.0 (White).
The strange thing is that the supports in the affected areas did not break at all. They remained attached and apparently intact, while some areas of the actual model show what looks like layer separation/deformation.
This makes me wonder if the problem could be related to the Z-axis movement/lift mechanism, for example a sudden step, vibration, mechanical resistance, or some kind of abnormal movement during printing.
Printer
Printer: Anycubic Photon Mono M7
Layer height: 0.05 mm
Slicer: Lychee Slicer 7.4.2
Resin: Anycubic ABS-Like Resin 2.0 – White
Resin color: White (#EFF0F1)
Resin specifications
According to Anycubic:
UV wavelength: 365–405 nm
Viscosity: ~283 mPa·s @ 25 °C
Density: 1.06–1.09 g/cm³
Hardness: 83–85 HD
Tensile strength: 34–42 MPa
Elongation at break: 20–25%
Bending strength: 1400–1800 MPa
Young’s modulus: 1800–2200 MPa
Volume shrinkage: 3.9–4.9%
Manufacturer’s recommended parameters
Printing environment: 20–40 °C
Normal exposure: 1.5–2.3 s
Bottom exposure: 28–35 s
Recommended cleaning: 95% IPA
Washing time: ≥3 minutes
UV curing: 405 nm / 3 minutes
I’m particularly interested in the fact that the supports themselves did not fail in the affected areas.
Could this be caused by:
A temporary Z-axis/lift movement issue or mechanical “step”?
Z-axis vibration or binding?
A sudden change in lifting force during those layers?
Incorrect lift/retract settings?
Something related to the resin/exposure?
Or is this more likely to be a normal layer adhesion/support-orientation problem?
I can provide more photos and a video of the printer during the problematic section if that would help.
What would you check first in this situation?
Thanks!

What could be the problem? This is Puck, presupported mini from Cones of Calibration, Cones test came out kinda good (one index cone on success side didn't fully connect, rest of the was good). My settings are:
Layer Height 0,03mm
Exposure Time: 12,7s
Light off Delay: 13s
Speed: 1mm/s
Lift Distance: 6mm
I know I can make heavier supports and tips on my custom minis, but it worries me that these weren't close to touching
Edit: I forgot to mention that printer is older, uses RGB LCD screen.

Photon P1 – Sticky/tacky surfaces only in certain areas of the build plate

Hi everyone,

I’m having a strange issue with my Anycubic Photon P1 and I’m hoping someone here has experienced something similar.

Some parts of my prints remain slightly sticky/tacky after washing and curing. The models themselves are hard, the details look almost perfect, and the supports are strong. However, when I touch the affected areas with nitrile gloves, the glove slightly sticks to the surface.

The strange part is that the issue seems to be position-dependent.

🔴 The areas marked in red consistently produce the sticky surface.
🟢 The other areas produce normal, non-sticky prints.

I have already tested:

• Anycubic ABS-Like Resin 3.0
• Anycubic Texture Resin
• 0.05 mm layer height
• 2.0 s normal exposure
• Different Z-lift settings
• Multiple washing cycles (up to 3 washes)
• Moving the same models to different positions on the build plate

The problem follows the specific areas of the build plate, rather than the models.

I also performed an exposure test using paper over the LCD, and the UV light appeared visually uniform across the screen.

The printer is also heated, and the heater is located on the same side where the affected areas are, so I’m wondering if temperature distribution could potentially be involved.

Could this be related to:

• Uneven UV exposure that isn't visible in a basic exposure test?
• Wave Release Film?
• Temperature distribution?
• Leveling/build plate alignment?
• LCD/optical system?
• Something specific to the Photon P1?

Has anyone experienced sticky/tacky surfaces only in certain areas of the Photon P1 build plate?

Any suggestions for diagnostic tests would be greatly appreciated!

I’ve attached a photo showing the affected areas marked in red.

hi all. I think I need a new screen. this m7 is about 8 months old. use it a few times a week. noticed really bad spots on the print so checked the screen with a piece of typing paper over it and saw these spots. i dont recall spilling anything on the screen so I imagine this has to do with either pressure from the plate damaging the screen or maybe some type of leak that I didn’t see. any thoughts? when I replace the screen I surely don’t want to to happen again!

Hello! I hope you are all doing well. I'm coming to you out of desperation and looking for help. I've been trying to learn on my own and fix errors based on online tutorials and forums, but I haven't been able to find a solution to my problem, and I am very close to giving up.

A while ago, I bought a used Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Pro. It was well-maintained and at a good price. The first prints I made were with its standard resin, and they came out well for my first try. Later, I learned how to improve them, and honestly, the learning curve didn't seem too bad. Some time later, I bought Anycubic ABS-like V3 resin for higher strength (at a customer's request), and since then, I haven't been able to get a single successful print. The only thing I can print (sometimes) is the RERF. I have tweaked and tried every single parameter, and I just can't find a solution. The bottom layers print fine on the build plate, but everything else sticks to the ACF, and after a few layers, the printer throws the "zero release force" error (print detection failure). The build plate was concave, so I took it to a machine shop to flatten it. That allowed me to print a small Benchy and another calibration box RERF. However, when I tried to print larger pieces again after calibrating, the exact same thing happened: bottom layers on the build plate, and the rest on the ACF. I've tryed to change the burn-in-layers exposure, normal exposure, lift speed, retract speed, light off delay, nothing seems to help

I'm desperate. I hope someone knows what's going on and can help me, please.

P.S. In the pictures where the build plate still has the black texture, you can see the warping issue it had and the raft compressed from leveling it without the VAT. After taking it to the machine shop, I releveled it, but this time with the VAT, which gave me the best leveling to date and allowed me to print a supported file that I couldn't before (the Benchy). However, larger pieces still fail. I thought it was a leveling issue. Also, I have a protective film installed for the LCD and replaced the ACF (correctly oriented), I've included my settings and the recomended settings for the resin.

I'm new to printing and trying to figure out why prints aren't printing, please help

Hey everyone, I’m running into a super frustrating issue with my Mono 4 and could really use some fresh eyes on it. I keep getting recurring failures in the exact same spot: the front-left corner of the build plate.

Here is what’s going on, along with the photos attached:

The Problem & Setup

Presupported Minis: I used to struggle with placing supports myself, so lately I've been printing presupported minis exclusively. In the photo with the bases circled in red, the bottom 3 are failed prints. On the top part, you can see the Mimic's arm failed.

Disconnected Supports: In the photo of the presupported Mimic, if you look closely, some support tips aren't connected to the model at all. It feels like prints in this specific spot start off fine for the first few layers, but then fail higher up once the peeling force/cross-section increases.

RERF / Calibration Test Failure: After cleaning everything up, I ran a multi-exposure calibration test. In that exact same front-left spot, test block #2 completely failed and printed some to the build plate and some remained stuck flat on the FEP.

What I’ve Already Tried

Completely drained and cleaned out the resin vat.

Re-leveled the build plate from scratch.

Ran an exposure test.

Random failures happen from time to time, but having this specific corner fail so consistently is completely blocking my workflow.

My Questions:

Could this be a leveling bias issue (even after zeroing), or a tension problem with the FEP in that specific corner?

Could lift speed/peel force or temperature/rest time be tearing these supports apart at higher layers?

Is it worth checking the LCD/LED matrix for uneven light intensity in that spot?

Any advice, diagnostic steps, or similar experiences would be hugely appreciated! Thanks in advance!

So after a few days of watching videos and re-reading everything I try the RARF file. After checking I spot two scratches on the bed. I didn't put it down anywhere, from my hand to the machine, I didn't press with the edges of the scrapper so I don't understand what have happened.

It's the bed done?

I recently got a anycubic Photon mono M7 and have been getting what is called ghost prints and im not sure what to do about it, im just trying to print the recommended cones of calibration and the print wont adhere to the base plate and is just doing on the film, ive attached photos of what im talking about and the settings im using. im using the "anycubic photon workshop V4.1. also im using ABS like 3.0 photopolymer resin

Hello there im here to express my frustration about the "customer supoort" a. K. A customer fooling around, so the issue is i purchased multiple printers from them lately my Photon m5s wich is 2 years old has some issue and after lets say 15 layer everything sticks to the bottom of fep but i also have it stuck to the buildplate, anyway contacted support and they started with making me do tests sending pictures bla bla after one week of bullshitting me and waisting my time resin and consumatives, they told me is z motor issue and need replacement, so i waited in the end i recieved message that prodyct is dicontinued like the software and everything and maybe we can still just talk about issues but they cant do nothing, imagine investing 1000 of euros for their products and in the end they just tell you sir sorry but you can throw it in the garbage and take the new model wich is investing 400 euro more in their crappy printer wich i see even people saying that sometimes doesnt work out of the box, imagine.... Really dissapointed and furious im advising people not buy from them and choose another Brand if ofcourse is better, PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY ON ANYCUBIC, its really hit or miss my printer was working perfectly for a year and now bam just like that its an issue, the same was with their Fdm printer untill I switched to BAMBULAB, wich makes perfect prints and i have to just lubricate it

The gallery of pictures is at https://imgur.com/a/aiSaHb2

I'm a newbie to resin printing. A friend of mine gave me his Anycubic Photon Mono X2 along with his resins. I mainly want to use the 3d printer to print TTRPG miniatures.

I have first experimented with his old black resin (anycubic ABS-like +), to some degree of success. I had been using the 3d printing hero cones to test the settings, which I was able to have a success using 4.0s of exposure time (pics in the gallery).

However, black is not ideal for minis and wanted to switch to gray. So I bought brand new Anycubic ABS-like 3.0 gray resin. In Lychee, I set the settings suggested by anycubic for this resin/printer on their website.

Using the 3d printing hero cones and the cones calibration from tableflip foundry, I've not been able to have acceptable results. When using a higher exposure (4.0s) some cones still do not connect on the Success side; but not only this, the triangles at the top of the model do not correctly connect.

I then tested with the Anycubic suggested values, which is 2.5s exposure, and only 3 cones connected. However with this exposure the triangles at the top were fine. I also did a test with the cones of calibration (not present in the pictures) and not a single cone connected. Even so, the Ale was difficult to put in the mug, and the sword was difficult to fit in the skull (they are supposed to fit well, even more so when underexposed).

I then tested the cones of calibration at exposure 4.0s, and no single test was successful with these settings (no ale fit, no sword fit, 3 out of 5 cones touching on the success side).

The resin was brand new and shaken previously. The temperature is 34°C (it's summer and i'm from my garage).

I feel like I'm having both symptoms of over exposure (triangles not matching, ale not fitting, sword not fitting) and under exposure (cones not connected). I don't have these issues with the black resin.

All 3d printing media I have consumed until now focus on exposure times. Are there any other settings I should be watching out for? What in your experience could cause this?

Hi all, posted on here yesterday, thanks for all the info. Did some of the things u guys and came back with more test results, which i don't really understand. On some of the tests it seems that it's overexposed but yet all the cones failed and it didn't even print the sword.
I'm using preowned Anycubic Photon 5.5 (I guess its S), here are my print settings:
- Layer Height: 0,035mm
- Bottom Layer Count: 8
- Exposure Time: 15,5s
- Bottom Exposure Time: 60s
- Light-Off Delay: 6s
- (Bottom) Lift Distance: 6mm
- (Bottom) Lift Speed: 150mm/min
- (Bottom) Retract Speed: 180mm/min
With Anycubic Plant Based Resin 2.0 (Grey)

Does any one has any idea on what print settings should I try next and should i just do Cones of Calibration?

So I’ve been trying to print a model just about all day it’ll print for a solid 30 minutes and I notice this pops up on the screen idk if this has something to do with the file of the model (it does this at random points) or something is messing up with the printer itself any advice would be awesome !