Prosumer Resin 3D Printer

December 18, 2025

The Anycubic Photon P1 is a new resin 3D printer that sits in the prosumer category, meaning it is built for advanced hobbyists and small businesses that need features usually found in expensive industrial machines. Unlike standard consumer printers that often struggle with specialized materials or consistency, the P1 is designed to handle difficult tasks like printing with thick, engineering-grade resins and producing parts with very tight tolerances. It aims to make professional-level 3D printing accessible at a much lower price point than traditional industrial equipment.

One of the most distinct features of the P1 is its ability to print with two different materials or colors at the same time. This is achieved through a unique dual-vat system where two separate resin tanks sit side-by-side, and the build plate is split to accommodate them. This allows users to print a rigid part and a flexible part in a single run, or mass-produce two different items simultaneously without needing to stop and clean the machine between prints.

To ensure high-quality prints, the P1 uses a 14K resolution screen, which is exceptionally sharp. In resin printing, the screen acts as a mask to cure liquid resin into solid plastic layer by layer. A higher resolution means the printer can create incredibly fine details and smooth surfaces that require very little post-processing. To support this precision, the machine is built with industrial-grade mechanical parts, including a ball screw for the Z-axis (the part that moves the build plate up and down). This sturdy construction minimizes wobbling, ensuring that every layer is perfectly aligned, which is critical for parts that need to fit together precisely.

A common challenge in resin printing is that the liquid resin can become too thick (viscous) in colder temperatures, leading to failed prints. The Photon P1 solves this with an intelligent temperature control system. The resin tank automatically heats the material to an optimal temperature (up to 40°C), ensuring it flows smoothly and cures correctly. This feature also allows the printer to use advanced industrial resins—which are naturally very thick—that standard printers cannot handle. Combined with Wave Release Technology that makes it easier to peel each cured layer off the film, the P1 is engineered to print reliable, durable parts with fewer failures.

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