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This printer is an Anycubic Photon 5.5. Note that it has undergone an upgrade, making it more similar to the ELEGOO MARS 2 PRO (useful for slicing).
This printer is an Anycubic Photon 5.5. Note that it has undergone an upgrade, making it more similar to the ELEGOO MARS 2 PRO (useful for slicing).


== Specs ==
Resolution/Build Size:
Resolution/Build Size:


* X: 1620px (82.62mm)
*X: 1620px (82.62mm)
* Y: 2560px (130.56mm)
*Y: 2560px (130.56mm)
* Z: 160mm
*Z: 160mm


==Manuals==
==Documentation==


[https://www.anycubic.com/products/anycubic-photon-3d-printer Product Page]
[https://www.anycubic.com/products/anycubic-photon-3d-printer Product Page]
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[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/6/60/NL-POT011-C_ANYCUBIC_Photon-english-20190906-V13.pdf Manual]
[https://wiki.protospace.ca/images/6/60/NL-POT011-C_ANYCUBIC_Photon-english-20190906-V13.pdf Manual]


==Your First Print==
==Usage==
No training is required for this printer. Get someone to walk you through the process, and then you can print using it.
No training is required for this printer. Get someone to walk you through the process, and then you can print using it.


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##Add supports as required.
##Add supports as required.
##Save to a USB stick.
##Save to a USB stick.
#Don gloves. The resin washes off pretty well with soap, but you'll wanna wear gloves.
#Clean the clear plate/resivoir that goes atop the LCD using IPA. Be careful not to puncture it with your paper towel (??).
#Clean the clear plate/resivoir that goes atop the LCD using IPA. Be careful not to puncture it with your paper towel (??).
#Install the clear plate on the printer and tighten the screws.
#Install the clear plate on the printer and tighten the screws.
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#Start the print.
#Start the print.
#Listen to ensure that 30 seconds after the print starts, you hear a popping noise as the print separates from the clear plastic sheet and stays attached to the blue build plate. Cancel the print if you don't hear the popping noise, probably.
#Listen to ensure that 30 seconds after the print starts, you hear a popping noise as the print separates from the clear plastic sheet and stays attached to the blue build plate. Cancel the print if you don't hear the popping noise, probably.
#When the print is complete, you're all done. (just kidding, the messy resin part starts now)
#You can estimate the print time based on the Duration and Percent Complete.
#When complete, use the [[Curing station (Anycubic Wash and Cure Machine) ID:160|Curing station]] guide/video to post-process, clean, and cure your print.
#Drain the excess resin in the tray back into the bottle. Avoid contamination. Use a squeegee, and don't break the clear plastic sheet.
#Wipe down with IPA.


==Discussion Threads==
==Discussion Threads==


[https://forum.protospace.ca/t/resin-printers-down/688 Resin Printers Down]
[https://forum.protospace.ca/t/resin-printers-down/688 Resin Printers Down]
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