Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Slicer Settings: The Complete Guide for 2026

The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 is a powerful entry-level 10K MSLA printer with an impressive XY resolution of just 17 microns. But raw hardware capability only gets you so far — dialling in the right slicer settings is what separates clean, detailed prints from failed builds and wasted resin. This guide covers everything you need to know, including resin-specific settings straight from Anycubic's own recommendations.

Printer Specs to Keep in Mind

Before diving into settings, it helps to know what you're working with:

• LCD Resolution: 9024 x 5120 (10K)
• XY Pixel Size: 17 x 17 µm
• Build Volume: 153.4 x 87 x 165 mm
• Light Source: Mono LCD
• Slicer: Anycubic Photon Workshop (recommended), also compatible with Chitubox and Lychee Slicer

The Photon Mono 4 uses Anycubic's proprietary motherboard system, which means some settings work slightly differently than on Chitubox-based printers — more on that below.

The Core Settings Explained

Layer Height

A layer height of 25 microns provides a good balance between print speed and quality, making it an ideal choice for most applications. For the Photon Mono 4, the standard recommended layer height is 0.05mm (50 microns) for everyday prints, giving you a solid balance of detail and speed. Drop to 0.025mm for highly detailed miniatures or jewellery, and expect print times to roughly double.

Normal Exposure Time

This controls how long the UV light cures each standard layer. Too short and layers won't cure properly; too long and you'll lose fine detail through light bleed. The right value varies by resin type — see the full table below for Anycubic-specific recommendations.

Bottom Layer Count & Exposure

Think of burn-in layers as the glue that holds your 3D print to the build plate. They're the very first layers printed, and they need special attention.

For the Photon Mono 4, 5 bottom layers is the standard recommendation across all Anycubic resin types. A few (around 4) are typically sufficient — don't go overboard, as too many burn-in layers can make the print difficult to remove from the build plate and cause damage.

Light-Off Delay

Anycubic systems use a single Light-Off Delay setting, which controls the pause after the light turns off and before the build plate moves, ensuring consistent layer thickness. For optimal results, never set this below 2 seconds.

Lift Distance & Speed

All Anycubic resin types on the Photon Mono 4 share the same lift settings:

• Z Lift Distance: 6mm
• Z Lift Speed: 4 mm/s
• Z Retract Speed: 6 mm/s

TSMC optimizes the lift process by using two speeds: a slow lift for reliable FEP release and a faster lift to reduce print time. Avoid excessive lifting, as exiting the resin too quickly can cause failures.

Anycubic Photon Mono 4 — Full Settings Table by Resin Type

These are the official recommended parameters for the Photon Mono 4:

Anti-Aliasing Level: 1 across all resin types.

Anti-Aliasing

Anti-aliasing smooths out the staircase effect on curved or angled surfaces by blending the edges of each layer. The Photon Mono 4 recommends Level 1 as a starting point for all resin types. You can increase this for highly detailed or display-quality prints, though it can slightly affect dimensional accuracy on very fine features.

Support Settings

In the support settings, you can choose the thickness of the support, ranging from light to heavy. Properly increasing the support angle or reducing the anchor distance to the model can help enhance some weak points of the model.

As a general rule for the Photon Mono 4:

• Use light supports for small decorative models
• Use medium supports for standard miniatures and detailed prints
• Use heavy supports for large flat surfaces, functional parts, or tough/flexible resins
• Always tilt your model 15–25 degrees to reduce peel forces and improve support effectiveness

Tips for Getting the Best Results

Always level your build plate first. No amount of perfect settings will save you if the Z=0 position is off. Use the paper method and take your time — it's the single most impactful step you can take before hitting print.

Calibrate with a small test print. The parameters above are not a replacement for resin validation — they are merely a good starting point. You should always start out with a small test file to check if the settings work before launching a larger print.

Keep your resin warm. Aim for 25–30°C before printing. Cold resin becomes thicker and harder to cure evenly, especially for standard and ABS-like variants.

Use clean IPA for washing. Dirty IPA leaves a residue that clouds your prints and can interfere with post-cure results. Two-stage washing gives the best finish.

Post-cure properly. After washing, cure your prints for 2–3 minutes under a UV curing station. Over-curing can cause brittleness, especially with standard resins.

Which Slicer Should You Use?

Anycubic Photon Workshop is free slicing software developed specifically for all Anycubic resin printers. It is continuously updated and comes with configuration files for all Anycubic machines. For most users, it's the easiest starting point and the safest bet for accurate settings.

That said, Lychee Slicer and Chitubox are both fully compatible with the Photon Mono 4 and offer more advanced features like paint-on supports, hollowing tools, and finer exposure tuning. If you're moving beyond basic prints, either is worth exploring.

Quick-Reference Checklist

Before every print, run through this:

• Layer height set to 0.05mm for standard prints, 0.025mm for high detail
• Bottom layers set to 5, with the correct bottom exposure for your resin type
• Light-off delay at minimum 1 second (never below 0.5s)
• Lift speed at 4 mm/s, retract at 6 mm/s
• Model tilted at 15–25 degrees in the slicer
• Build plate levelled and Z=0 confirmed
• Resin temperature at or above 25°C

Dial these in once per resin type, save your profiles, and you'll spend far less time troubleshooting and far more time printing.