The arrival of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s marked a shift in the consumer MSLA market, especially for users searching for reliable and repeatable Anycubic Photon Mono M5s resin performance with third‑party materials such as Liqcreate. As one of the first desktop printers equipped with a 12K monochrome LCD, the Photon Mono M5s pushes pixel density far beyond the 8K generation, enabling extremely fine surface detail and improved dimensional accuracy across small and medium‑sized parts. With a resolution of 11520 × 5120 pixels on a compact 10.1‑inch panel, the printer reaches a pixel pitch of around 19 microns, which places new demands on resin curing behavior, exposure stability, and optical uniformity.
Because of this high resolution, users increasingly look for verified information on which materials work well, how to tune exposure parameters, and what to expect when running Liqcreate engineering, dental, or general‑purpose resins on the M5s. The printer’s automatic leveling system, upgraded light engine, and exposure‑optimization algorithms can influence how resins behave compared to earlier Photon Mono models. This makes accurate settings essential for achieving consistent layer adhesion, sharp edges, and predictable mechanical properties.
This article provides a detailed overview of Anycubic Photon Mono M5s resin compatibility with Liqcreate materials, including practical exposure parameters, workflow considerations, and known behavior across different resin families. A downloadable Anycubic Photon M5s Chitubox file for all Liqcreate resins is available for users who want to import all Liqcreate settings in a single step and start printing immediately. Download the and import all settings in two clicks!
Anycubic Photon Mono M5s resin settings
| Resin | Layer thickness | Exposure time (seconds) | Base layer count | Base layer exposure | Lift Height (mm) | Lift speed / retract speed (mm/min) | |
| Strong-X | 100 µm | 8,0 | 2 | 50 | 6 | 90 / 120 | |
| 50 µm | 7,0 | 2 | 50 | 6 | 90 / 120 | ||
| Stone Coal Black | 100 µm | 8,0 | 2 | 50 | 6 | 120 / 180 | |
| 50 µm | 6,0 | 2 | 40 | 6 | 120 / 180 | ||
| Premium White | 100 µm | 3,5 | 2 | 20 | 6,0 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | 2,5 | 2 | 15 | 6,0 | 60 / 90 | ||
| Premium Black | 100 µm | 3,5 | 2 | 40 | 6,0 | 120 / 180 | |
| 50 µm | 3,0 | 2 | 35 | 6,0 | 120 / 180 | ||
| Premium Model | 100 µm | 4,5 | 1 | 20 | 6,0 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | 4,0 | 1 | 20 | 6,0 | 60 / 90 | ||
| Premium Tough | 100 µm | preliminairy | 5,2 | 1 | 40 | 6,0 | 60 / 90 |
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| Wax Castable | 100 µm | 3,5 | 2 | 35 | 6 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | regular parts | 3,0 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | thin parts | 4,0 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 60 / 90 | |
| 25 µm | regular parts | 2,5 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 60 / 90 | |
| 25 µm | thin parts | 3,5 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 60 / 90 | |
| Premium Flex* | 100 µm | 3,8 | 2 | 60 | 10 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | 3,5 | 2 | 50 | 10 | 60 / 90 | ||
| Clear Impact | 100 µm | 9,0 | 2 | 80 | 6 | 90 / 120 | |
| 50 µm | 7,5 | 2 | 80 | 6 | 90 / 120 | ||
| Deep Blue | 100 µm | 7,0 | 2 | 70 | 6 | 90 / 180 | |
| 50 µm | 5,0 | 2 | 70 | 6 | 90 / 180 | ||
| ESD | 100 µm | 8,0 | 2 | 65 | 6 | 90 / 120 | |
| 50 µm | 7,0 | 2 | 60 | 6 | 90 / 120 | ||
| Tough-X* | 100 µm | 16,0 | 2 | 50 | 8 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | 14,0 | 2 | 40 | 8 | 60 / 90 | ||
| Flexible-X* | 100 µm | 14,0 | 2 | 80 | 10 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | 12,0 | 2 | 70 | 10 | 60 / 90 | ||
| Elastomer-X* | 100 µm | Preliminairy setting | 20 | 2 | 80 | 10 | 60 / 90 |
| 50 µm | |||||||
| Hazard Glow | 100 µm | 9,0 | 2 | 50 | 6 | 60 / 90 | |
| Composite-X | 100 µm | n/a | |||||
| 50 µm | n/a | ||||||
| Bio-Med Clear | 100 µm | 7,5 | 2 | 50 | 6 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | 6,0 | 2 | 40 | 6 | 60 / 90 | ||
| Dental Model | 100 µm | 6,0 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 120 / 180 | |
| Pro Beige | 50 µm | 5,0 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 120 / 180 | |
| Dental Model | 100 µm | 4,7 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 120 / 180 | |
| Pro Grey | 50 µm | 4,1 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 120 / 180 | |
| Gingiva Mask | 100 µm | 10,0 | 1 | 70 | 10 | 60 / 90 | |
| 50 µm | 8,5 | 1 | 60 | 10 | 60 / 90 | ||
| Separation Model | 100 µm | 5,0 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 90 / 120 | |
| 50 µm | 4,0 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 90 / 120 | ||
| Rigid Pro | 100 µm | 4,5 | 2 | 40 | 6 | 120 / 150 | |
| 50 µm | 3,5 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 120 / 150 |
** Tough-X, Flexible-X and Premium flex require heavy supports, Elastomer-X requires extra heavy supports.
About the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s resin 3D-printer.
Image by Anycubic: The new Anycubic Photon Mono M5s resin 3D-printer.
Anycubic Photon Mono M5s resin 3D-printer specifications
| Photon Mono M5 | Photon Mono M5s | |
| Device Size | 270 x 290 x 460 mm | |
| Net Weight | 8.6 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Build Volume | 218 x 123 x 200 mm | |
| LCD-Display + Resolution | 12K 10-1-inch Monochrome LCD | |
| XY-Resolution | 19 x 24 µm | |
| Light Source | LED Matrix UV-Light Source | |
| Screen Protector | Swappable Scratchproof Film | |
| Levelling | Manual 4-Point Levelling | Levelling Free |
| Print Speed | 20–50 mm/h | Standard-Resin 70 mm/h High-Speed Resin 105 mm/h |
| Build Plate | Laser Engraved Build Platform | |
| Z-Axis | Dual Linear Rails | |
| Printer Display | 4.3-inch TFT-Touchscreen | |
| Data Transfer | WiFi, USB (Typ-A 2.0) | |
If you have any questions related to Liqcreate 3D-printing resins on the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s or other resin based 3D-printer. Send us an e-mail at info@liqcreate.com and our engineers will support to dial-in the requested Liqcreate resin.
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