Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro: 14K on 10.1 Inches, and Where the M7 Max Fits
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The Photon Mono M7 Pro is a 10.1-inch 14K MSLA printer: 223 × 126 × 230 mm, 16.8 × 24.8 µm pixels, 130 mm/h with standard resin and 170 mm/h with high-speed resin, auto levelling and a temperature-controlled vat. It competes with the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K. Amazon US stock favours the larger M7 Max (13.6-inch 7K, 298 × 165 × 300 mm) and the smaller Mono 4; the M7 Pro is often direct-only.
Uncured resin is a skin and respiratory irritant. Wear nitrile gloves and eye protection, ventilate the room or vent the printer outdoors, wash parts in IPA in a covered container, and fully cure before handling. Never pour resin or IPA wash down a drain.
Where to buy
Specifications
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 223 × 126 × 230 mm | |
| LCD | 10.1-inch 14K mono | 16.8 × 24.8 µm pixels |
| Speed | 130 mm/h standard resin; 170 mm/h high-speed resin | 0.1 mm layers |
| Layer height | 0.01 to 0.15 mm | |
| Light | COB + Fresnel + uniformity algorithm | 5500 µW/cm², ≥90 percent uniformity |
| Levelling | Auto | Mechanical |
| Vat | Temperature controlled | Stable resin viscosity |
| Tolerance claim | ±0.01 to 0.05 mm |
The M7 family
| Model | Build volume | Screen | XY pixel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono 4 | 153 × 87 × 165 mm class | 7-inch 10K | About 17 µm | Budget 7-inch |
| M7 | 223 × 126 × 230 mm | 10.1-inch 14K | 16.8 × 24.8 µm | No heated vat |
| M7 Pro | 223 × 126 × 230 mm | 10.1-inch 14K | 16.8 × 24.8 µm | Heated vat, auto level, faster |
| M7 Max | 298 × 165 × 300 mm | 13.6-inch 7K | About 46 µm | Large parts, coarser pixels |
Pro or Max
The Pro is for detail: miniatures, jewellery masters, dental-style precision. The Max trades pixel density for a plate large enough for helmets and busts in one piece; its 7K on 13.6 inches is coarser than a 12K 10-inch Saturn. Match the pixel size to the part, not the number in the name. See resin types and ABS-like resins for material choices on either.
Against the Saturn 4 Ultra
Similar volume and speed. The M7 Pro has finer pixels than the 12K Saturn and roughly matches the 16K, plus a heated vat that helps in cold rooms. Elegoo has the larger community and accessory market. See the Saturn 4 Ultra page.
The units in the box
The M7 Pro is often direct-only in the US. Shown are two Photon Mono M7 Max listings and the Photon Mono 4.
FAQ
Do I need high-speed resin for 170 mm/h? Yes; standard resin tops out around 130 mm/h.
Is the heated vat worth it? In rooms under 20 °C, yes; resin viscosity changes fast with temperature.
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