The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 is an affordable, entry-level resin 3D printer known for its high-resolution detail and accessible design. Released in late 2024, it features a 7-inch monochrome 10K LCD screen and a compact build volume, making it an excellent choice for beginners and hobbyists focused on printing intricate models and miniatures.
Discover the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 – a high-precision resin 3D printer offering fast printing, stunning details, and reliable performance for every project.
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Product Features
● 10K Resolution at Entry-Level
● 7″ High-Definition Screen
● Printing Speed up to 70mm/h
● LighTurbo Light Sourcing System
Key Features and Specifications
The Photon Mono 4 stands out with a blend of high-end features typically found in more expensive models and a focus on simplicity.
- High-Resolution 10K Screen: The printer features a 7-inch monochrome 10K LCD screen (9024×5120 pixels). This impressive resolution results in a tiny 17×17 μm XY pixel size, enabling the creation of models with exceptionally fine details and smooth surfaces.
- Optimal Light Source: The LighTurbo matrix light source system ensures uniform light distribution across the entire build plate. This not only improves print quality by eliminating layer lines and grid patterns but also reduces exposure times, with a single-layer cure time as low as 1.5 seconds.
- User-Friendly Build Plate: The laser-engraved build platform is designed to improve model adhesion, reducing the risk of failed prints due to warping or lifting. It also makes it easier to remove the finished prints from the plate.
- Compact Build Volume: With a build volume of 153.4 x 87 x 165 mm (2.2 liters), the printer offers a sufficient space for printing miniatures, jewelry, prototypes, and other small to medium-sized objects.
- Simple Operation: The printer arrives pre-assembled and features a straightforward 4-point manual leveling system. This makes the initial setup quick and hassle-free, allowing new users to start printing almost immediately after unboxing.
- Power Loss Recovery: A power-resume function allows the printer to continue a job from where it left off after a power outage, saving material and preventing print failures.
- Optional Air Purifier: An optional activated carbon air purifier can be added to the machine to absorb resin odors, improving the working environment, especially for home users.
Why Choose Photon Mono 4
Advantages: Why It’s Affordable & Accessible
- High resolution at lower cost: 10K mono LCD gives fine detail often seen in more expensive machines.
- Good build volume for the price: The 2.2 L volume allows larger prints or multiple smaller models in one go.
- Faster print speeds with high-speed resin reduce time per print.
- Features that reduce waste: Resume after power drop avoids lost prints; better adhesion reduces failed prints.
- Material versatility: Ability to use different types of resins lets users pick based on cost, strength, finish.
10K Precision, Almost Detail-Perfect
Printing with 0.02mm Layer Height
105% precision increase compared to Mono 2
X/Y-axis pixel precision reaches 17*17 μm
Dream Big, Think Big, Print Bigger
2.2L (153.4mm*87mm*165mm)
Suitable for printing medium-sized household items, accessories, and intricate models.
The Story is in the Details
Limitations & Things to Consider
- Manual leveling — requires adjusting 4 points; not automatic. Could be more work for beginners.
- Post-processing required: Resin printing needs washing, curing, handling of liquids, safety gear.
- No built-in app connectivity; file transfer is via USB.
- Optional air purifier only works if purchased separately.
- Costs of resin and maintenance can add up, though the overall value remains good compared to premium machines.
Activated Carbon Air Purifier Compatible.
The 18 mm high-density activated carbon filter, weighing 17 grams, is designed to efficiently capture and neutralize odor molecules produced during printing.
*Activated Carbon Air Purifier sold separately
Pros and cons of the Photon Mono 4
All-new Advance Resins
About this item
- 【7” 10K High Resolution】Photon Mono 4 boasts an impressive 105% increase in print precision compared to Mono 2. With a resolution of 9024×5120, each pixel measures a mere 17×17μm on the X and Y axes. This enhanced capability allows for creating models with exceptional detail and dynamic richness.
- 【Powerful Light Source】The time-tested Anycubic LighTurbo matrix light source technology delivers stable, balanced, and uniform lighting to reduce layer lines and rasterization, creating models with ultra-smooth surface and maximum print details.
- 【Sufficient Print Size】With a generous maximum build volume of 6.04” x 3.42” x 6.49”/153.4mm x 87mm x 165mm, you have ample print space to easily tackle your daily tasks and demanding projects.
- 【Laser-engraved Print Platform 2.0】With a new design, the laser engraving platform of the photon mono 4 improves adhesion to mitigate lifting and warping of the model during 3d printing, while keeping the removal process simple and smooth.
- 【User-friendly Function】The 4-point leveling method is ideal for beginners, after the first leveling and tightening the 4 screws, no need to repeat leveling. Photon mono 4 can resume printing when power is restored, effectively reducing material and time wastage.
- Anycubic APP service is not support for Photon Mono 4
The Anycubic Ecosystem
Comparison: Resin vs Filament (FDM) in This Context
- Surface finish & detail: Resin (Photon Mono 4) gives smoother surface and finer detail than typical filament printers.
- Speed: For small or detailed parts, resin may be faster. For large volume and simple geometry, FDM can be more efficient.
- Cost per print: Filament tends to have lower material cost; resin higher but offset somewhat by fewer supports, better detail, less finishing for some applications.
Specifications
| Core Printing Performance | |||
| Printing Volume 153.4*87*165mm (2.2L) | Printing Speed Max Speed ≤50mm/hr; Standard Resin (0.1mm): ≤50mm/h; High-Speed Resin (0.1mm): ≤70mm/h | Layer Height Range 0.03-0.15mm | X/Y Axis Resolution 17 × 17μm |
| Light Source Parallel matrix upgrade light source | Light Intensity ~3000μW /cm² | Material Compatibility High-speed, water-washable, standard, ABS-like, and plant-based resins, etc | |
| System & Mechanical Design | |||
| Build Platform Laser-engraved build plate | Z-axis Single linear rail with 30 μm accuracy | Release Film FEP film | Resin Vat ≤0.39L |
| Machine Leveling 4-point manual leveling | Power Loss Resume Supported | Power Supply 54W | Protection Film Replaceable scratch-resistant film |
| Resin Auto-fill Unit Not supported | Dynamic Temperature Control Resin Vat Not supported | Slicing Software Photon Workshop | File Transfer USB |
| User Experience & Features | |||
| Hinged Cover – | Operating Screen 2.8″ Touch-Control | Air Purifier Optional accessory | Optional accessory LCD Screen 7-inch monochrome LCD, 10K resolution |
| Anycubic App Not supported | Multilingual Support EN / CN / DE / FR / IT / ES / RU / JP | Machine Weight 4kg | Package Weight 5.7kg |
| Product dimensions 230*235*391mm | Packaging dimensions 480*300*300mm |
Who Is This Best For?
- Hobbyists wanting high detail (miniatures, models).
- Small business or makers needing prototypes or small-batch products.
- Educators or students exploring resin printing.
- Designers who value surface quality and precision.
What’s In Box
Key Takeaways
- The Photon Mono 4 delivers high resolution and good build volume at a relatively accessible price point among resin printers.
- It includes useful features that help reduce failed prints and waste.
- While not completely “plug-and-play” (post-processing, handling resin, manual leveling), it offers strong value for those willing to manage these.
- For users who need automatic leveling, app integration, or super-fast printing at industrial scale, there are more premium alternatives — but cost will be significantly higher.
Photon Mono 4 Series Tech Specs
| Anycubic Photon Mono 4 | Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra | |
| Core Printing Performance | ||
| Printing Volume | 153.4*87*165mm (2.2L) | 153.4*87*165mm (2.2L) |
| Printing Speed | Max Speed ≤50mm/hr; Standard Resin (0.1mm): ≤50mm/h; High-Speed Resin (0.1mm): ≤70mm/h | Max Speed ≤80mm/h; Standard Resin (0.1mm): ≤80mm/h; High-Speed Resin (0.1mm): ≤120mm/h |
| Layer Height Range | 0.03-0.15mm | 0.02-0.15mm |
| X/Y Axis Resolution | 17 × 17μm | 17 × 17μm |
| Light Source | Parallel matrix upgrade light source | COB light source + Fresnel lens + Light uniformity algorithm |
| Light Intensity | ~3000μW /cm² | ~3000μW /cm² |
| Material Compatibility | High-speed, water-washable, standard, ABS-like, and plant-based resins, etc | High-speed, water-washable, standard, ABS-like, and plant-based resins, etc |
| System & Mechanical Design | ||
| Build Platform | Laser-engraved build plate | Laser-engraved aluminum build plate |
| Z-axis | Single linear rail with 30 μm accuracy | Single linear rail with 20 μm accuracy |
| Release Film | FEP film | ACF film |
| Resin Vat | ≤0.39L | ≤0.39L |
| Machine Leveling | 4-point manual leveling | 4-point manual leveling |
| Power Loss Resume | Supported | Supported |
| Power Supply | 54W | 66W |
| Protection Film | Replaceable scratch-resistant film | Replaceable scratch-resistant film |
| Resin Auto-fill Unit | Not supported | Not supported |
| Dynamic Temperature Control Resin Vat | Not supported | Not supported |
| Slicing Software | Photon Workshop | Photon Workshop |
| File Transfer | USB | USB/WiFi/LAN |
| User Experience & Features | ||
| Hinged Cover | – | – |
| Operating Screen | 2.8″ Touch-Control | 4.3″ Touch-Control |
| Air Purifier | Optional accessory | Optional accessory |
| LCD Screen | 7-inch monochrome LCD, 10K resolution | 7-inch monochrome LCD, 10K resolution |
| Anycubic App | Not supported | Not supported |
| Multilingual Support | EN / CN / DE / FR / IT / ES / RU / JP | EN / CN / DE / FR / IT / ES / RU / JP |
| Machine Weight | 4kg | 5kg |
| Package Weight | 5.7kg | 6.1kg |
| Product dimensions | 230*235*391mm | 231*236*430mm |
| Packaging dimensions | 480*300*300mm | 512*300*305mm |
FAQs
How to get more information about Photon Mono 4?
For more information on the Photon Mono 4, please visit the Anycubic Wiki.
Where should I go to download slicer software?
Please visit Firmware & Software to download the slicing software.
What hardware is required when using a printer to clean and cure printed parts?
To clean and cure printed parts using a printer, you will need Cleaning Kit and Wash & Cure Machine.
Is the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 good for beginners?
Yes. Its pre-assembled nature, simple 4-point leveling, and reliable print performance make it a strong candidate for first-time resin 3D printer users.
What is the price of the Anycubic Photon Mono 4?
The price is designed to be affordable for the entry-level market, typically ranging from $150 to $200 USD, depending on the retailer and any ongoing promotions.
What kind of resin is compatible with the printer?
The printer is compatible with a wide range of 405nm UV resins, including standard, water-washable, high-speed, and plant-based options. Anycubic’s Photon Workshop slicer software comes with pre-optimized settings for many of these resins.
Does it have an automatic leveling feature?
No, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4 uses a 4-point manual leveling system. While not fully automated, it is a straightforward process that is easy for a new user to learn.