In the ever-evolving world of 3D printing, resin technology has established itself as one of the most precise and detailed methods. Among the many suppliers on the market, Anycubic has made a name for itself with its Photon Mono printers. Today we take a closer look at their latest model, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro. This 3D printer not only promises impressive printing speeds, but also a range of features designed to improve the user experience.
But how does it perform in practice? Can it live up to the high expectations its technical specifications raise? In this detailed Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro review, I will take an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of the M7 Pro.
Design
- Modern and professional design, fits well in any environment
- User-friendly operation
- Unfortunately, the auto-fill unit and the air filter cannot be used at the same time
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro features a minimalist “one-box” design that fits seamlessly into any workshop or hobby room. The smooth lines and geometric appearance give it a modern aesthetic, while the combination of gray and orange tones adds a subtle accent. Compared to its predecessor, the M7 Pro has a more sophisticated and elegant look thanks to the dark gray cover. The printing area is easily accessible and offers sufficient space for models in the usual sizes. The resin container is made of aluminum, is easy to remove and the associated print bed is stable and inherently leveled.
My biggest criticism concerns the connection of the auto-fill module, because you have to decide whether you want to install either the auto-fill module or the air filter, as both occupy the same connection on the printer’s housing. For this reason, I didn’t use the air filter, because otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to use the automatic resin filling.
Overall, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro is both robust and durable and is a real eye-catcher with its modern and professional design.
Assembly
- Supplied almost fully assembled
- Comprehensible instructions, unfortunately only in English
- Automatic leveling saves annoying manual adjustment
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro arrives well packaged and largely pre-assembled. The enclosed instructions guide you through the assembly process in just a few steps, which is easy even for beginners. The only drawback is that it is unfortunately only available in English.
The most time-consuming part is actually attaching the protective film for the 10.1-inch print display, as you have to be careful not to trap any air bubbles under the protective film, which could negatively affect the print quality. Otherwise, all you have to do is place the resin container on the housing and fix it by hand using the two screws provided. Thanks to the automatic leveling of the print bed, you are fortunately spared this annoying step.
In general, the assembly of the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro is a largely smooth process, which should not cause any major difficulties even for inexperienced users thanks to the well thought-out design and the good instructions.
Workmanship
- High-quality materials
- Good workmanship
- Partially imperfect fit
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro leaves a positive impression in terms of workmanship. The housing is made of sturdy metal and looks robust. The overall build quality is good, although not perfect. There are minor imperfections in some places, but these do not affect the functionality. For example, the hood of the M7 Pro wobbles slightly on the base of the printer.
The moving parts, such as the Z-axis and the build platform, run smoothly and precisely and all components are easily accessible and can be easily removed and replaced. The resin container is equipped with a practical film that prevents leakage and facilitates cleaning.
One small point of criticism is the somewhat fiddly handling of the touchscreen. Although the menu navigation is intuitive, the sensitivity of the screen could be better. The printer’s software is also not entirely free of errors and could be optimized in some areas. In addition, the German translation of the software is unfortunately very poor and therefore sometimes confusing.
Overall, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro offers solid workmanship that meets the requirements of a high-quality 3D printer. Minor weaknesses in the operation and software only slightly tarnish the overall impression.
Scope of delivery
- Mainly pre-assembled
- Generous scope of delivery
- 1 kg resin free with order
When unpacking the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro, a well-organized package awaits you.
In addition to the printer itself, which is securely packed with protective film and foam, you will find the following accessories:
- The printing platform
- A resin container
- Plastic and metal wipers
- A display protection film
- A USB stick
- A power cable
- Some latex/nitrile gloves
- A pair of surgical masks (as a filter for the resin)
- A couple of disposable funnels
- A manual
- An activated carbon air purifier
- A set of Allen keys
- A sheet of leveling paper
- The auto-fill module
- A WiFi antenna
Anycubic also includes a liter of free resin with your order. So you can start your first test prints without having to buy additional resin. All in all, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro comes with a solid scope of delivery and offers everything you need to get started.
Performance
- Impressive speed
- Significantly faster than FFF printers
- Very high level of detail
- Occasional problems with support structures
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro is an impressive powerhouse that has redefined speed in 3D printing for me. With an impressive print speed of up to 170 mm/h when using “high-speed” resins and up to 130 mm/h with standard resins, it outperforms many of its competitors.
Compared to the more popular “fused filament fabrication” (FFF) 3D printers, which use a nozzle from which liquid plastic is dispensed, the M7 Pro is fast as lightning. I am used to the fact that an average print can take half a day. With the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro and “high-speed” resin, a comparable print is completed in under an hour. The strength of masked stereolithography (MSLA) technology, which makes this huge difference in speed possible, is the fact that each layer can be cured in a constant time interval. This means that only the height of the scene to be printed determines the duration of the print.
Furthermore, this speed is made possible by the innovative Light Turbo 3.0 system, which combines a COB light source with Fresnel lenses and forward-facing reflectors. This ensures an even spread of light across the entire 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 14K (13320 x 5120 pixels).
The print quality is also excellent, with detailed and sharp results that accurately reproduce even the finest structures. The combination of high resolution and precise exposure control minimizes visible layer lines. Particularly noteworthy is the M7 Pro’s ability to maintain a high level of detail even at high print speeds.
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro passed majda107 ‘s all-in-one 3D printer test with flying colors. None of the test structures caused the M7 Pro any problems. The 3D printer even mastered the maximum overhang of 80°. The only structures I had problems with during the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro test were supports. Especially when flat structures, such as the foot of a figure, followed the supports, it occasionally happened that there was no adhesion.
Overall, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro delivers impressive performance in terms of both speed and quality. Anyone looking for a fast and reliable resin 3D printer that delivers excellent results even at high speeds will certainly be satisfied with the M7 Pro.
Features
- High-resolution 10.1-inch 14K monochrome display for detailed prints
- LighTurbo 3.0 system for uniform exposure and high precision
- Automatic resin refill for uninterrupted printing
- Resin tank heating for optimum print quality
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro is a true powerhouse of features that will make the heart of any 3D printing enthusiast beat faster. Let’s start with the heart of the printer: the 10.1-inch 14K monochrome display. This impressive display enables a breathtaking resolution of 13312 x 5120 pixels and an XY resolution of 16.8 x 24.8 µm. The result is prints with incredible detail and precision, bringing even the finest structures and surface textures to life.
Another highlight is the LighTurbo 3.0 system, which combines a COB light source with Fresnel lenses and front-facing reflectors. This innovative technology ensures an even spread of light on the screen and minimizes inaccuracies in the printing process. Anycubic states that the light uniformity on the screen is ≥90% and model accuracy errors of ± 0.01-0.05mm can be achieved.
The M7 Pro also has an automatic resin refill function that makes the printing process much easier. The printer recognizes when the resin level is low and refills the resin automatically without having to interrupt the printing process. This is particularly practical for larger print projects that use a lot of resin.
Another feature that I particularly liked in the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro test is the resin tank heater. This ensures that the resin is kept at a constant temperature during the printing process, which can lead to better print quality and fewer misprints. The heater is integrated into the resin tank and can be activated and deactivated via the printer’s touchscreen display.
In addition to these features, the M7 Pro also has the so-called AirPure air filter, which is designed to filter pollutants from the printer’s exhaust air, as well as various monitoring functions such as resin level detection, residue detection, failed print detection and release liner life monitoring.
Overall, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro offers an impressive range of features, some of which are designed especially for beginners as well as experienced 3D printing enthusiasts. The combination of high resolution, rapid speed and practical features such as automatic resin refilling and resin tank heating make this printer a powerful tool for producing high-quality 3D prints.
Software
The software support of a 3D printer is almost as important as the hardware itself – after all, it is the main interface for interacting with the printer.
Anycubic provides two software solutions for operating the M7 Pro. Firstly, the Anycubic Photon Workshop – for operation via PC or Mac, and the Anycubic App – for operation via smartphone.
Anycubic Photon Workshop
- Slicer for preparing 3D models for printing
- Functions: Transform, add text, hollow out, create support structures
- Easy to use, but only available in English
The Anycubic Photon Workshop is a so-called “slicer” specially designed for SLA 3D printing, which can be used to prepare 3D models for printing.
The Photon Workshop allows you to load 3D models in various formats and prepare them for printing with the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro. The preparation functions include transforming models (moving, scaling, etc.), adding text, hollowing out models to save material and, of course, creating support structures, without which some models cannot be printed.
In the end, you get a so-called “scene” from one or more models, which is then cut into the individual layers or exposure masks by the software. If you have an Anycubic account and have connected the M7 Pro to the account, you can send the cut scene directly from the Photon Workshop to the printer and start printing. Otherwise, the edited scene can be exported as a file and then transferred to a USB stick.
Overall, the Anycubic Photon Workshop is very easy to use – even for inexperienced users. One small point of criticism is that the software is only available in English, which could put some users off.
Anycubic App
- Companion app for the printing process
- Functions: Monitor print progress, control printer remotely, discover models, slicing
- Poor German translation
The Anycubic app offers a range of functions that are useful for both beginners and experienced users. In contrast to the Anycubic Photon Workshop, which is mainly intended for preparing models, the Anycubic App is more of a companion.
For example, you can monitor the printing progress in real time, including detailed information on remaining printing time and current layer heights. The app also enables remote control of certain printer functions. You can start, pause or cancel print jobs without having to be on site. This is particularly useful if you go shopping during a long print job, for example.
In addition to monitoring the printer, the app also offers the option of discovering and saving new models on various online platforms. In fact, the app even has slicing functionality, allowing you to send the discovered models directly to your connected printer and start the process remotely.
Unfortunately, the German translation in the app, as in the firmware of the M7 Pro, is very poor and sometimes confusing.
Conclusion of the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro test
The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro is an impressive MSLA 3D printer that sets standards in many respects. Its combination of high printing speed, impressive resolution and versatile functions makes it an attractive option for both experienced users and newcomers to the world of resin 3D printing.
Compared to other printers in its class, such as the Elegoo Saturn 2 or the Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K, the M7 Pro stands out with its superior speed. While the print quality is similar for all three models, the M7 Pro enables significantly faster print times thanks to its powerful LightTurbo 3.0 system and 14K monochrome display. This is particularly beneficial for users who frequently print large or complex models.
Another advantage of the M7 Pro is its user-friendliness. Automatic resin filling makes the printing process considerably easier and contributes to a more pleasant user experience. The versatile operating software and the large touchscreen display also make it easy to set up and control the printer.
The price-performance ratio of the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro is reasonable overall. Although the price is slightly higher than comparable models, the high print speed, the many functions and the excellent print quality justify the extra cost. If you are prepared to invest a little more, the M7 Pro is a powerful and reliable resin 3D printer that impresses in almost every respect.
So if you are looking for a fast, reliable and user-friendly MSLA 3D printer with outstanding print quality, you should definitely consider the M7 Pro.
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An MSLA 3D printer that sets new standards in terms of speed and precision.
