Resin 3D‑printing settings for Elegoo Mars 3

The Elegoo Mars 3 is a compact and efficient MSLA 3D‑printer equipped with a 405 nm UV light source and a high‑transmittance 4K monochrome LCD, enabling fast layer curing and broad compatibility with Liqcreate photopolymer resins. As an evolution of the earlier Mars‑series printers, the Mars 3 delivers improved optical performance, higher detail accuracy and shorter exposure times, making it suitable for hobbyists, engineers and small‑scale production environments.

With its 4098 × 2560 pixel LCD, 35‑micron XY resolution and a 143 × 89 × 175 mm build volume, the Mars 3 offers a strong balance between precision and part size. The optimized UV LED matrix provides uniform illumination across the build plate, resulting in predictable curing behavior and stable performance with a wide range of Liqcreate engineering, dental and general‑purpose resins. This page provides all validated Liqcreate resin settings for the Elegoo Mars 3, including exposure times, lift parameters and workflow notes for reliable MSLA printing.

Because of its strong light output and stable Z‑axis mechanics, the Mars 3 handles both standard and engineering‑grade materials with consistent results. Even resins designed for higher‑energy DLP systems can often be printed successfully thanks to the Mars 3’s strong UV output. More information about Elegoo Mars‑series differences is available in our comparison guide. If you need assistance with Liqcreate resin compatibility or Elegoo Mars 3 parameters, our engineering team is available to help. You can also download the Chitubox settings for the Elegoo Mars 3. Return to the full Liqcreate 3D‑printer compatibility overview.

Elegoo Mars 3 resin 3D‑printing settings

Below you can find all validated Liqcreate resin settings for the Elegoo Mars 3, including exposure times, UV‑power‑dependent curing behavior and lift parameters for stable MSLA printing.

Resin	Layer thickness	Exposure time (seconds)	Base layer count	Base layer exposure	Lift Height	Lift speed / retract speed (mm/min)	Rest time in every step (seconds)
Deep Blue	100 µm	7,0	2	40	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	6,0	2	30	6	90 / 240	1,0
Stone Coal Black	100 µm	7,0	2	40	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	6,0	2	30	6	90 / 240	1,0
Premium White	100 µm	3,0	2	30	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	2,6	2	15	6	90 / 240	1,0
Premium Black	100 µm	4,0	2	40	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	3,5	2	20	6	90 / 240	1,0
Premium Model	100 µm	4,0	2	40	6	90 / 240	2,0
	50 µm	3,0	2	30	6	90 / 240	2,0
Premium Tough	100 µm	5,0	2	25	6	60 / 240	3,0
	50 µm	4,5	2	15	6	60 / 240	3,0
Wax Castable	100 µm	5.0	2	60	6	90 / 240	2,0
	50 µm	4,0	2	60	6	90 / 240	2,0
	25 µm	3.5	2	60	6	90 / 240	2,0
Premium Flex	100 µm	6,0	2	30	10	60 / 90	2,0
**	50 µm	5,0	2	20	10	60 / 90	2,0
Clear Impact	100 µm	14,0	2	50	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	12,0	2	40	6	90 / 240	1,0
Strong-X	100 µm	6,0	5	40	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	5,5	5	30	6	90 / 240	1,0
ESD	100 µm	8,0	2	50	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	6,0	2	40	6	90 / 240	1,0
Tough-X	100 µm	14,0	2	50	8	90 / 240	2,0
**	50 µm	12,0	2	40	8	90 / 240	2,0
Flexible-X	100 µm	14,0	2	50	10	60 / 120	2,0
**	50 µm	12,0	2	30	10	60 / 120	2,0
Elastomer-X	100 µm regular	16,0	2	60	10	60 / 120	2,0
**	50 µm regular	14,0	2	50	10	60 / 120	2,0
	100 µm thin	20,0	2	60	10	60 / 120	2,0
	50 µm thin	18,0	2	50	10	60 / 120	2,0
Hazard Glow	100 µm	7,0	2	50	6	90 / 240	1,0
Composite-X	100 µm	10,0	2	60	6	90 / 180	1,0
	50 µm	8,0	2	50	6	90 / 180	1,0
Flame Retardant	100 µm	4,5	2	40	6	120 / 180	1,0
HDT	50 µm	4,0	2	30	6	120 / 180	1,0
Bio-Med Clear	100 µm	5,5	2	35	6	90 / 240	1,0
	50 µm	4,5	2	30	6	90 / 240	1,0
Bio-Med Flex	100 µm	8,0	2	50	10	60 / 90	1,0
	50 µm	4,0	2	40	10	60 / 90	1,0
Dental Model Pro Beige	100 µm	6,0	2	50	6	90 / 120	2,0
	50 µm	5,0	2	40	6	90 / 120	2,0
Dental Model Pro Grey	100 µm	6,0	2	50	6	90 / 120	2,0
	50 µm	5,0	2	40	6	90 / 120	2,0
Gingiva Mask	100 µm	10,0	2	20	8	90 / 120	2,0
	50 µm	8,0	2	20	8	90 / 120	2,0
Separation Model	100 µm	5,0	1	20	6	90 / 120	2,0
	50 µm	4,0	1	15	6	90 / 120	2,0
Rigid Pro	100 µm	4,5	2	30	6	90 / 120	2,0
	50 µm	3,0	2	30	6	90 / 120	2,0

*All profiles used 6 transition layers, except otherwise noted.

** Tough-X, Flexible-X and Premium flex require heavy supports, Elastomer-X requires extra heavy supports.

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Liqcreate Composite-X printed on Elegoo Mars 3 MSLA 3D-printer

Image: Liqcreate Composite‑X printed on Elegoo Mars 3.

About the Elegoo Mars 3 resin 3D‑printer

This section provides a technical overview of the Elegoo Mars 3 hardware, optical engine and MSLA performance characteristics relevant for Liqcreate resin compatibility.

The Mars 3 uses a 4K monochrome LCD with high UV transmittance, enabling fast exposure times and long display lifespan. Its UV LED matrix provides uniform illumination, improving accuracy and reducing cure variability. The stable Z‑axis and rigid frame contribute to consistent layer stacking, making the printer suitable for detailed models, engineering parts and functional prototypes.

Image by Elegoo and 3Dprintingindustry.com: The line of Elegoo Mars monochrome resin LCD 3D‑printers.

Elegoo Mars 3 resin 3D‑printer specifications

4K monochrome LCD The Elegoo Mars 3 is equipped with a 4K monochrome LCD display, enabling significantly faster exposure times compared to RGB‑LCD printers. The screen is thermally stable and offers a long service life, often exceeding 2000 hours of printing. Despite its compact footprint, the Mars 3 achieves a high precision of up to 35 microns due to the 4K LCD resolution.

New matrix light source The redesigned UV LED matrix provides more uniform exposure across the build plate. This improves dimensional accuracy, reduces cure variation and enables faster exposure times with many Liqcreate resins.

Dual linear rail The Mars 3 features dual linear rails on the Z‑axis to ensure platform stability throughout the printing process. This reduces wobble and improves surface quality, especially on tall prints.

Other features:

– High‑quality power supply
– 3.5‑inch touchscreen
– Stable Z‑axis mechanics
– Structured build platform for improved adhesion
– Resin vat with volume markings
– USB offline printing

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Additional resources

For deeper insight into how optical resolution, layer formation and high‑precision MSLA behavior affect print stability on Elegoo Mars printers, the following technical articles provide series‑wide guidance:

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