The Anycubic Photon Ultra is one of the few consumer‑grade DLP printers that fundamentally changes how users approach resin selection, exposure tuning and workflow optimization. Unlike the widespread MSLA printers in the Photon series, the Photon Ultra uses a Texas Instruments DLP optical engine with a 1280 × 720 projector, delivering an XY resolution of 80 µm and a light uniformity above 90 percent. This optical architecture has a direct impact on how Liqcreate resins behave, because DLP projection concentrates light only where curing is required, eliminating the pixel‑bleed and background UV leakage typical of LCD printers. As a result, exposure times for Anycubic Photon Ultra resin profiles are often lower, and the curing window is narrower, requiring more precise calibration for engineering‑grade Liqcreate materials.
The printer’s compact build volume of 102.4 × 57.6 × 165 mm and its extremely low 12 W power consumption make it one of the most energy‑efficient resin printers in its class. The DLP light source is expected to have a lifespan exceeding 20,000 hours, which is roughly ten times longer than the typical 2,000‑hour lifespan of monochrome LCD panels. This long‑life optical engine ensures consistent exposure output over time, which is crucial when developing stable Liqcreate resin settings for long‑term production or validation workflows.
Because the Photon Ultra cures layers much faster, the printer can reach speeds up to 60 mm per hour—three times faster than the original Anycubic Photon. For Liqcreate resins, this means that fast‑curing materials such as Premium Model and Premium Flex formulations require reduced exposure to avoid over‑curing, while slower engineering resins like Strong‑X or Tough‑X may still need higher exposure increases despite the powerful DLP projection. The sharply defined projection also improves dimensional accuracy, making the Photon Ultra particularly suitable for dental models, miniature production, and functional prototypes printed with Liqcreate’s high‑precision materials.
Another advantage for Anycubic Photon Ultra resin users is the printer’s silent thermal design. With no cooling fans and minimal heat output, the DLP engine maintains stable operating temperatures, reducing resin viscosity fluctuations during long prints. This stability is beneficial when working with resins that are sensitive to temperature‑driven viscosity changes, especially in detailed prints or thin‑wall geometries.
The Photon Ultra’s engraved build plate improves adhesion for both standard and engineering Liqcreate resins, reducing the risk of early‑layer detachment. Combined with the projector’s high uniformity, users can expect consistent curing across the entire platform, which is essential when validating exposure settings for production‑grade Liqcreate materials. 3D-Printing parameters for some Liqcreate photopolymer resins are optimized by Liqcreate partners. Technically all resins can work as the Photon Ultra is a 405nm open resin 3D-printer. Contact us at info@liqcreate.com if your preferred resin is not listed.
Anycubic Photon Ultra (DLP) resin 3D-printing parameters
| Resin | Layer thickness | Exposure time (seconds) | Base layer count | Base layer exposure | Lift Height | Rest time per step | Lift speed / retract speed (mm/min) |
| Bio-Med Clear | 50 µm | 7,0 | 2 | 50 | 6 | 2,0 | 60 / 120 |
| Wax Castable | 25 µm | 5,0 | 2 | 40 | 7 | 2,0 | 50 / 100 |
| Flexible-X* | 50 µm | 16,0 | 2 | 40 | 10 | 3,0 | 60 / 90 |
* Use heavy supports
About Anycubic Photon Ultra resin 3D-printer
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Anycubic Photon Ultra (DLP) resin 3D-printer specifications
The Anycubic Photon Ultra is a breakthrough DLP 3D printer developed in collaboration with Texas Instruments to bring digital light processing (DLP) technology to the desktop 3D printer industry. With a build voume of 102.4 x 57.6 x 165 mm A DLP printer has an optical projector that emits concentrated beams of light only where the resin needs to cure, delivering incredibly sharp results with almost no light leakage or blurred edges. The DLP projector can project a beam with higher uniformity, and the light uniformity on the surface is more than 90%. In an LCD printer, a single large UV light exposes through a screen that has open or closed pixels. However, the light source is always on, resulting in light leakage even with dark pixels.
- – Build Volume: 102.4 x 57.6 x 165 mm
- – Layer Height: >10 microns
- – XY Resolution: 80 microns (1280 x 720 pixels)
- – Display: 3.5-inch touchscreen
- – Third-Party Materials: Yes
- – Materials: 405 nm UV resin
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