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Amazon Has Knocked $118 Off the Anycubic Photon Mono 2 Resin 3D Printer

If you want to get into the world of 3D printing without spending a ton of money, this deal will net you a resin printer for around $150.

Albert Bassili
2 min read
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If you're just starting in the world of 3D printing, you can't go wrong with the Anycubic Photon Mono 2, featured on our best 3D printers list. We named it the best inexpensive resin 3D printer, and it's a great upgrade to the previous Mono 4K, with a better print resolution and size. You can get it at Anycubic's site but it's even cheaper at Amazon, where it's been discounted to $152 when you clip the coupon.

The Photon Mono 2 has a larger 165×89x143 millimeter build area, which is on the smaller side but primarily suitable for minis and smaller models. Even so, the prints are very detailed for being that small, with Dungeons & Dragons minis showing weapon details and even wrinkles in clothing. The print rate is also pretty good, at around two to three seconds per layer, which isn't bad for a budget-friendly 3D printer.

There's also a nice color touchscreen at the front, which is relatively simple, and the Photon Mono 2 comes with Anycubic's new slicer. Photon Workshop 3 might not be the preferred slicer for more experienced folks, but it's a great starting point if you've never done any printing before. It's also relatively well-sized at 390x229x235 mm, so it's easy to fit into your workshop, office or wherever you plan to put it. Just keep in mind that since it's a resin printer, it will need good ventilation and UV light to cure your print.

The Anycubic Photon Mono 2 is a great starter printer, especially if you're mostly looking to do minis and other smaller prints. That said, if you want something bigger or don't want to deal with resin, there are a few other great 3D printer deals you can take advantage of.