Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Manual

Introduction

Maybe you are familiar with 3D printing technology or have purchased Anycubic printers before. However, we still highly recommend you read this manual carefully, as the installation techniques and precautions can help you avoid any unnecessary damage or frustration.
Please visit https://support.anycubic.com to contact us if you have any questions. You can also learn more information from the website, such as software, videos, models.

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Product Overview

In the Box

Technical Specification

Operating System

WiFi

Recommended Print Parameters

Parameters Group	Default Resin_Normal	Default Resin_Fast	High Speed Resin
Layer Thickness	0.05 mm	0.1 mm	0.1 mm
Normal Exposure Time	3.6 s	3.8 s	1.9 s
Off Time	0.5 s
Bottom Exposure Time	30 s	30 s	10 s
Bottom Layers	5	4	3
Z Lift Distance	8 mm	5 mm	3 mm
Z Lift Speed	6 mm/s	20 mm/s	20 mm/s
Z Retract Speed	6 mm/s	20 mm/s	20 mm/s
Anti-alias	1
Notice	lf the print object needs high accuracy, please use group and modify the anti-alias level as 16 and the image blur as 3. The group can significantly increase the print speed by cases test. To ensure the print success and print speed, do not modify the parameters casually. The group apply to the model whose hollowed thickness is no more than 2mm. The group must work with the 3rd Gen High speed release film this printer provided to avoid print failure. The film can be used to print 30000 layers. Refer to the instructions of parameter groups.

Menu Directory

Home menu

Print
Print:

File Details:

Tools
Move Z:

Exposure:

Information
Language:

Service:

Information:

More Settings:

Version:

Upgrade:

Cloud
Cloud:

Network settings:

Preparations

1. Turn on the printer and then wait for the auto device check. The printer automatically checks the hardware help you shooting the troubles and reduce the print failure. When there is an error, the printer will pop up the error QR code. Please scan the code and follow the guide.
   LCD screen connection
   Check the connection of LCD screen to avoid the exposure error caused by bad connection.
   Force Detection
   Check whether the force sensor that affects the resin volume detection and leveling detection works.
   Motor connection
   Check the connection of motor to ensure it works properly.
   
   If you disable the auto device check, the printer will not automatically check the hardware condition.
   

2. Raise Z axis by 100mm.
   

3. Install the screen protector.
   1. Peel off the protective film Clean the LCD screen with tool kit
      
   2. Peel off the film
      
   3. Align the location holes with screws and squeeze out the bubbles
      
   4. Peel off the film
      

5. Choose an exposure image to test.
   

6. Install the resin vat.
   1. Put the resin vat with its feet stuck in location holes
      
   2. Tighten two knobs
      

File Upload

USB

1. Use Anycubic Photon Workshop software to process the 3D model file. The installer and instructions is saved in the USB drive.
2. When you set the parameters in Anycubic Photon Workshop, there are three groups of parameter which can be apply to the print with different needs.
   Choose the parameter group according to the personal requirement
   
   1. Default Resin_Fast
      Apply to the Anycubic resin with fast printing speed. The layer thickness is 0.1 mm. Optimizing the Z-axis motion control increases the print speed.
   2. High Speed Resin
      Apply to the Anycubic high speed resin with the fastest printing speed. The layer thickness is 0.1 mm. Optimizing the Z-axis motion control increases the print speed.
      Notice for using the parameters of Default Resin_Fast & High Speed Resin:

1. The parameters apply to the model whose hollowed thickness is no more than 2mm.
2. The parameters must work with the 3rd Gen High-speed release film this printer provided to avoid print failure. The film can be used to print 30000 layers.

3. Default Resin_Normal
   Apply to the Anycubic resin with normal printing speed. Also, the intelligent mode is available for the parameter group.

• Intelligent mode
  The software can set the normal exposure time through analyzing the model features to increase the success rate of printing and improve the print effect.
  

• Expert mode (disable the intelligent mode)
  Set all slice parameters according to the personal requirement.
  If the intelligent mode is enabled in slicing (A) the mode can be switch to expert before printing. If the intelligent mode is disabled in slicing (B), the mode can not be changed.
  

3. Save the sliced file to USB drive.
4. Then, insert the USB drive to the printer.

Notice for the USB drive:

1. It is recommended that use the USB drive we provide. If you are using your own USB drive, please ensure that it is formatted to FAT/FAT 32 and has a memory size of less than 32G.
2. To ensure proper file reading, please put print files in the root directory of USB drive.

Cloud
Please connect the printer to Anycubic App first for remote uploading and monitoring.

1. Check whether it is global server. If not, click to switch to the global server and wait for the printer restarting.
   

2. Reset WIFI connection.
   

5. Connect to printer's hotspot.
   

6. Return to App, connect the printer to the network.
   

Notice:

1. The location and local network must be allowed to use during connection.
2. Please ensure the connection to printer's hotspot during the network connection to avoid connection failure.

7. Printer is added successfully. Search model or upload the model files.

• Search model
  
• Upload the model files
  

Cloud Connection Troubleshooting

Issues	Troubleshooting	Solution
Fail to connect to printer's hotspot in App	Check whether it is printer's hotspot	If not, please reconnect to the printer's hotspot.
The printer prompts that WiFi connection failed	Check whether the WIFI and its password is correct	If not, please click in Cloud menu on the printer to reset WIFI. Then, connect the printer to network again.
	Check whether WLAN on printer is the WIFI	If not, please click in Cloud menu on the printer to reset WIFI. Then, connect the printer to network again.
	Check whether the WIFI network is unavailable	Join an available network. Click in Cloudmenuon the printer to reset WIFI. Then, connect the printer to network again.

Connection Status

Print Test

Resin Preparations
*The release film on the resin vat is consumable. Please pay attention to the status of release film on the touch screen and replace the film timely. Please check the release film carefully before and after every printing. If the film is broken, replace it immediately to avoid further damage to the machine. Slowly pour resin into the vat with resin level not exceeding the vat's maximum scale.

Notice: High speed mode (sliced file) requires high speed resin! Otherwise, the print may fail.

Print File
Print USB drive file

Before printing
Before printing, the printer checks the hardware condition, resin volume and leveling before each print job. When there is an error, the printer will pop up the error QR code. Please scan the code and follow the guide.

Resin
Check whether the volume of resin in the vat is sufficient to finish the print job.
Usually, the required resin volume is a little more than the resin volume estimated by the slice software.
If it prompts that the resin volume is not enough, please add resin and then check it again.

Leveling
Check the leveling to avoid the print failure caused by layer separation or other errors.

The function you don't need can be disabled before printing.

In Printing
During printing, the printer automatically monitors the conditions which may cause print failure and prompt the error to the customers in case resin is wasted or even damage the printer. When the printer detects an abnormal condition, it will pause the print job automatically and pop up the error report. Please check the sliced file and the model according to the report.

Bottom non-stick detection
It monitors the condition that model does not stick to the print platform.
When the printer detect the model does not stick the platform, please check the bottom exposure time of the file.
The function you don't need can be disabled before printing.

After Printing

1. When the printing is finished, resin may be cured partly in the vat. Please set to Vat Cleaning and remove the residue.
   

2. Finishing

• After printing, remove the platform when resin stop dropping from the platform. Remove the model by metal scraper and then wash it with 95% alcohol or other detergent. It may need post-curing to achieve better hardness by being exposed directly to sunlight or a UV-curing machine.
• After printing, there might be some cured resin left in the vat. Please clean the vat timely, and filter the remaining resin by a funnel. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the release film or LCD screen. If you do not use the resin now, it is recommended to store it in an airtight container away from light.
  

Resin Exposure Range Finder

"R_E_R_F" is an abbreviation for "Resin Exposure Range Finder". This function is used to find out the optimal exposure parameters for different resins.

1. Import the R E R F file which is saved on USB drive into the slicing software. There are eight models in the file. The exposure time for model 1 is equal to "normal exposure time (s)" of the file, and the exposure time for other models will be increased by an increment of 0.25 s.
   The numbers on the models indicate their order
   

• Model A has more holes and fewer cylinder. If you print by the parameter of model A, more details of model can be printed with high risk of failure.
• Model B has fewer holes and more cylinder. If you print by the parameter of model B, model may be printed successfully yet with some details lost.

In addition, you can compare the bridges, needles or other parts to choose a proper model and find the parameter. If none of them can be chose, adjusting the "normal exposure time (s)" is suggested.
Notice: DO NOT change the file name of "R_E_R_F", because Anycubic 3D printer can only recognize THIS file name to run this function. Also, do not name other file as "R_E_R_F".

Maintenance

Scan the QR code for the leveling tutorial

Leveling
The printer has been designed requiring no leveling for the first use. However, please re level the printer in the following scenarios:

• The print platform has been fallen to the ground.
• Changing new print platform or LCD screen.
• The printed object sticks to the resin vat instead of the print platform.

Please follow the steps below to install and re-level.

1. Install the print platform.
   1. Loosen the four leveling screws
      
   2. Push the platform onto the platform carrier
      
   3. Tighten the knob
      

2. Leveling.
   1. Place the leveling paper (included) on the LCD screen
      
   2. Click "Z-axis Home"
      
   3. Lower Z axis by 1mm
      
   4. If the print platform shakes with light press, lower Z axis by 0.1 mm each time
      
   5. Lower until there is resistance when pulling out the leveling paper, hold the platform and tighten the four screws
      

3. Check whether the leveling is successful. If it does not match the result shown below, please loosen the four leveling screws and follow the step2 to re-level.
   1. Click "Check Leveling"
      
   2. There is a significant resistance when you pull the leveling paper
      

Resin Vat Maintenance

• Remove the cured resin from release film: Set Vat Cleaning and then remove the cured resin sheet to protect the film. Do not use sharp objects to scrape off the residues on the film.
  

Firmware Upgrade
Check whether the current firmware needs update. 'Optimization" shows what's new in the latest firmware.

• USB upgrade: Visit the official website to download the installer and save it to a USB drive. Then, insert the USB drive to printer to upgrade.
• OTA upgrade: If the network is connected, directly upgrade by OTA.
  

Z-axis Maintenance
If Z axis makes a noisy sound, please apply lubricant to Z lead screw.

Cleaning

• Clean the print platform: Clean platform with alcohol and paper towel.
• Protect LCD screen: If the resin cured on screen protector, please replace it immediately to protect LCD screen.
• Clean the body of printer: Clean the body of the printer with alcohol.

FAQ

Model do not stick to platform

• Bottom exposure time is insufficient. Please increase the exposure time.
• Contact area between the model and platform is small. Please add a raft.

Layer separation or splitting

• The machine is not stable during printing.
• The release film is not tight enough or needs a replacement.
• The printing platform or resin vat is not tightened.
• The lift speed is too fast.
• The model is hollowed without punching.

Layer shift

• Add supports.
• Reduce the lift speed.

Floccules left in resin vat or attached to models

• The exposure time is too long. Reduce the normal exposure time and bottom exposure time.

Under normal usage and service, the products have a warranty period of up to one year. Please visit Anycubic support center (support.anycubic.com/en) to report any issues with Anycubic products. Our professional after-sale service team would respond within 24 hours and solve the issues.

Safety Instructions

Always follow the safety instructions during assembly and usage, to avoid unnecessary damage to the 3D printer or individual injury.

	Please contact our Customer Service if you have any issues after receiving the products.
	In case of emergency, please immediately cut off the power of the 3D printer and contact our technical support.
	UV light is harmful to the eyes; please avoid direct contact. When operating, wear protective equipment such as anti-UV goggles and gloves.
	Anycubic 3D printer includes components that can cause injury.
	Be cautious when using the scraper, and make sure to orient the sharp parts of machine and tool away from people.
	Keep the Anycubic 3D printer and its accessories out of the reach of children.
	Vapors or fumes may be irritating at operating temperatures. Always use the Anycubic 3D printer in an open and well ventilated area.
	Do not expose Anycubic 3D printer to any water or rain environment.
	Use Anycubic 3D printer in an environment with a temperature of 8C-40C and a humidity of 20%-50%. For optimal performance, do not exceed this range. Also, avoid direct sunlight exposure.
	Do not disassemble Anycubic 3D printer, please contact technical support if you have any questions.

Documents / Resources

References

• Anycubic 3D Printer | For Freedom to Make
• Anycubic 3D Printer | For Freedom to Make

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