Anycubic Opens Presale for Photon P1 Max: An 18.3L Large-Format Resin 3D Printer at $849

A Big Step Up in Build Volume

Anycubic has opened presale for the Photon P1 Max, an 18.3-liter large-format resin 3D printer aimed at advanced users, studios, and small-batch production. With presale pricing starting at $849, it positions itself as a serious option for anyone printing large prototypes, detailed display models, or running multiple parts in a single job. Presale began July 22 at 10:00 AM, with three pricing stages and complimentary gifts available through September 1.

Hardware That Handles Large Prints

The headline spec is the 18.3L build volume, but Anycubic pairs it with details that matter for consistency at scale:

• A 14-inch 12K monochrome LCD for fine detail across the full plate
• More than 92% light uniformity to keep exposure even edge to edge
• A precision-ground steel build plate and rigid screen mount to reduce warping
• An enclosed design that blocks over 99.99% of ambient UVA light to limit stray curing

Built for Long Print Jobs

Large resin prints live or die on motion stability. The P1 Max uses a C7-grade ball screw, linear guide rails, and the new LighTurbo 4.0 light engine, delivering repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.01 mm. Anycubic's Wave Release Technology reduces release force by more than 60% versus standard NFEP film, making big prints far easier to separate from the release film.

Intelligent Printing Assistance

The machine ships factory calibrated and includes Intelligent Leveling System 3.0, which checks bed leveling before each print and surfaces real-time force values for manual adjustment when needed. During printing, Dynamic Release 3.0 adjusts lift height and speed based on release force, while Dynamic Light-Off Compensation 3.0 tunes light-off time to resin flow. An integrated AI inspection system monitors build plate installation, bottom-layer separation, resin level, and residue — though it's disabled by default and shows a recording notification when enabled.

Ready for High-Viscosity Resins

The P1 Max supports resins up to 8000 cps in viscosity and ships with preset profiles for Anycubic materials. A 1,900 ml temperature-controlled resin vat holds up to 35°C, enough to complete a single 300 mm model without refilling — a meaningful convenience for tall, production-scale parts.

Everyday Usability

Anycubic added several quality-of-life updates: a quick-release build plate and resin vat, a tool-free removable exposure screen, a resin drip hanger, and an improved pouring spout. The hinged lid stays open at any angle past 45°, operating noise stays at or below 45 dB, and AirPure 2.0 is available as an optional odor-control accessory.

Bottom Line

For makers who have outgrown a standard 8.9-inch resin printer, the Photon P1 Max consolidates a lot of high-end features — 12K resolution, AI monitoring, high-viscosity support, and a heated vat — into one $849-and-up package. If your work leans toward large, detailed, or production-volume resin prints, it's worth a close look.

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