Anycubic Unveils the Photon P1 Max: A Game Changer in 3D Printing
Anycubic has recently announced the pre-sale of its latest innovation, the Photon P1 Max, a large-format resin 3D printer designed for advanced users, studios, and small-batch production. Boasting an impressive capacity of 18.3 liters, this printer marks a significant leap in technology and design, enabling the creation of sizeable models or multiple pieces in a single run.
Key Features of the Photon P1 Max
Substantial Print Volume and High Detail
The Photon P1 Max features an extraordinary 18.3L print volume, allowing users to print large objects or several smaller designs simultaneously. It utilizes a cutting-edge 14-inch monochrome LCD screen with 12K resolution, which provides exceptional detail and a uniform lighting distribution exceeding 92%, ensuring consistent exposure across the entire print area.
Automated and Stable Printing Experience
To enhance the reliability of prints, Anycubic has equipped this printer with a precision-ground steel build plate and a rigid screen mounting structure. Its closed design effectively blocks over 99.99% of ambient UVA rays, preventing premature resin curing, which is crucial during lengthy print sessions.
Engineered for Long-Term Use
The printer is constructed with a C7 class ball screw, linear guide rails, and the newly developed LighTurbo 4.0 lighting system, all working in harmony to ensure stable motion and constant light output throughout extensive printing tasks. The control system boasts a repeatable positioning precision of ±0.01 mm, making it ideal for detailed projects.
Intelligent Printing Assistance
What sets the Photon P1 Max apart is its factory-calibrated design, which includes the Intelligent Leveling System 3.0. This feature automatically checks the leveling of the build plate before each print and displays real-time force values for manual adjustments, if necessary. During printing, the Dynamic Release 3.0 feature adjusts the lift height and speed according to the detachment force, while Dynamic Light-Off Compensation 3.0 optimizes detachment times based on resin flow conditions.
AI-Based Monitoring System
An integrated AI inspection system tracks the setup of the build plate, layer separation, resin level, and residual resin to enhance the user experience. The AI detection feature is disabled by default, providing notifications when activated for additional monitoring.
Compatibility with High-Viscosity Resins
The Photon P1 Max is engineered to handle resins with viscosities up to 8,000 cps and includes predefined profiles for Anycubic's resins. Its thermo-regulated resin vat can hold up to 1,900 ml of resin at a steady temperature of 35°C during printing, which ensures consistent material performance throughout long sessions. This capacity is sufficient to print a 300 mm model in a single pass.
Everyday Usability Enhancements
Anycubic has introduced several user-friendly adjustments to improve daily operation—these include a quick-release build plate and resin vat, a rapidly attachable exposure screen, a resin drip tray, and an enhanced pouring spout for cleaner resin handling. Furthermore, the hinge cover remains open even at angles greater than 45°, and operational noise is kept below 45 dB. Users can also opt for the AirPure 2.0 system to minimize odors.
Pre-Sale Information
The Photon P1 Max is available for pre-sale starting July 22, 2026, at 10 AM, with three pricing tiers:
- - From July 22 to August 3: $849 with three exclusive bonuses
- - From August 4 to August 11: $899 with three exclusive bonuses
- - From August 12 to August 31: $959 with three exclusive bonuses
The exclusive bonuses will no longer be available after September 1. For more details and to place a pre-order, visit the official Anycubic store.
About Anycubic
Founded in 2015, Anycubic specializes in the design and manufacture of FDM and resin 3D printers, along with printing materials and software. Their products are available in over 200 countries and regions globally, helping creators, designers, engineers, educators, and small businesses bring their visions to life.