For a high-contrast 12K screen
Anycubic Photon Mono M5
An MSLA resin printer with a 10.1-inch monochrome 12K screen, a 218 × 123 × 200 mm build volume, and an XY resolution advertised at 19 μm per Anycubic.
Documentary analysis · Not personally tested
Specification sources reviewed 2026-09-12. These are manufacturer claims, not measurements by Find My 3D Printer.
Why consider it?
A monochrome 12K screen at 11,520 × 5,120 pixels with an XY resolution advertised at 19 μm, a 480:1 contrast ratio, and a removable UV-blocking cover per Anycubic.
What to verify
A moderate advertised speed of 20 to 50 mm/h per Anycubic, slower than tilt-release models. Check the exact bundle contents on the retailer's listing.
The specifications that matter
- Process
- Resin
- Nominal build volume
- 218 × 123 × 200 mm
- Enclosure
- Protective cover, not a thermal chamber
- Multicolor
- One resin at a time; no automatic color or material switching.
- Materials
- Compatible 405 nm UV resins for MSLA; profile and post-processing steps specific to each product per Anycubic.
Allow room for supports and the chosen orientation. Confirm the exact nozzle, feeder, included accessories and installation clearance against the manual and seller’s listing.
Which projects is it for?
The Photon Mono M5 targets a 218 × 123 × 200 mm format per Anycubic, a plate size suited to tabletop gaming figures, miniatures, and small to mid-size parts that call for detailed results rather than the largest batches.
The monochrome 12K screen at 11,520 × 5,120 pixels on a 10.1-inch panel aims for fine definition across the whole plate, with an XY resolution advertised at 19 μm by Anycubic, sharp enough to hold small surface details on miniatures.
Materials and setup
The printer runs compatible 405 nm UV resins for MSLA, each with its own profile and post-processing steps per Anycubic. The LED matrix light source targets even exposure across the whole screen.
A contrast ratio advertised at 480:1 and 4.7% light transmittance per Anycubic aim for sharper part edges, with a typical screen lifespan advertised at 2,000 hours.
What the bundle includes or not
Anycubic lists the build platform, resin vat, a removable UV-blocking cover, and an oversized protection film to limit splatter in the box. Exact contents and additional accessories, such as extra vats or a wash-and-cure station, should still be checked on the retailer's listing.
The removable cover works as UV shielding rather than a sealed thermal chamber: it limits ambient light exposure rather than stabilizing an internal temperature, so room temperature still affects how the resin behaves.
Alternatives to compare
For comparable resolution on a larger plate from Anycubic, the Photon Mono X2 covers a wider format. For a tighter budget, the Photon Mono 4 stays a more compact base.
The resin printer buying guide helps compare this 12K format against other screens of similar resolution before deciding.
Sources and limits
We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability. Manufacturer images do not establish the contents of the selected bundle.