I’ve been using this printer for about a month now and I have to say for the price it is a good printer with great quality (my only complaint is that it has a small print area, but it is clearly stated and most UV resins printers in this price range print about the same size). I’ve printed D&D miniatures and some Lego accessories (stands for the Star Wars mini sets) and they all work very well and are of great quality (any issues were related to either my own inexperience or issues with the STL files).IMPORTANT: If children are going to use it either take precautions (see below) or get a filament-based 3D printer.The printer is quieter than I expected (good because prints can take hours). Post printing (washing the print job, cleaning the printer, and curing) can take some time but that’s expected. The resin fumes can be an issue with people who have sensitive noses, I would recommend using it where you can get good ventilation (a fan in the window blowing out works great).It will take some getting used to (but this will be true with any new technology and I’m assuming if you’re looking at this printer, you’re new to 3D resin printing).Also, some important notes:First, take the time to level / zero the printer!! You will go through failed prints (I had 5 failed prints before I succeeded, and I am still learning) so I would recommend print something small and slice it with their software). Expect failed prints in the beginning and take it as part of the learning process (my main fault was I didn’t tighten the reservoir enough). The good news is that AnyCubic has some videos on their website that were a huge help to me which leads to…Second, watch videos on printing (even removing print jobs from the plate, good washing and curing practices, etc.). They can be a huge help; I had a lot of questions and the videos were invaluable (some on AnyCubic’s website others on YouTube).Third, if you have children and they plan to use it either have a mature child or adult handle the resin, washing, and curing process (or get a filament 3D printer). The resin can be easily spilled and can be impossible to clean up on clothes or a carpet (plus, many people can have an allergic reaction to it and it can cause burns).Also, always wash your hands when you’re done. Gloves can have small tears in them that you might not realize.You will also need (most of this is sold on Amazon):Resin (not included). (AnyCuibic has plant-based resin which is less toxic and just as good as the regular resin (but a little more expensive – about $50 a liter on their website)).Isopropyl Alcohol (I use 70% others suggest 99% but that can be expensive) for cleaning (tools and prints)2 clear airtight containers (one for cleaning, one for curing)(If you want to go cheap, use the quart containers you can get at your local deli, or something similar. For the alcohol bath, look for something like a pickle container that has a strainer with it)1-inch or 2-inch plastic scraper (for spackle, etc.)1-inch or 2-inch metal scraper (same as above but metal)1-inch or 2-inch squeegee (for cleaning the resin reservoir)Single sided razor blades (like in a cheap boxcutter)Funnel and filterNitrile gloves (disposable or not)Lots and lots of paper towelsFlush cutterGoggles (for when you need to trim off supports)Small plastic box to keep your tools inOptional items:UV light for curing (although sunlight works great)Long cheap tongs (to get your prints out of the wash)

I’ve owned multiple FDM (PLA filament) 3D printers over the past 4 years I’ve used for commercial and prototyping. The quality of the prints was okay, but not necessarily the needed quality for smaller models. I’ve been waiting for an SLA printer to become a little less costly as many on the market are well into the $1,000’s. Thankfully, the demand for less expensive SLA printers has pushed a handful of printers under the $500 mark. I ended up buying the Anycubic Photon after watching a bunch of YouTube videos.PROS:- Build volume is a good size especially on the Z-axis.- Easy assembly right out of the box. All you have to do is put the build plate on.- Calibration was relatively easy, but instead of the directions given with the printer, I used the Flint Read method you can find on YouTube.- The touch interface is nicer than the ones I'm used to with my FDM printers. I like how it shows you the progress layer-by-layer.- This printer has a door on a hinge which was a deciding factor for me. Other ones had a bulky shell that you'd have to remove every time you finish a print.- Clean-up isn't all too bad once you get the hang of it. (more info on that below)CONS:- My only issue was with the slicing software. It really is bare bones. I ended up using Chitbox instead with better results.- Not particular to this model, but for all SLA printers... it can get very messy if you don't know what you're doing. The resin is known to be toxic. You need to wear gloves!- Again for all SLA printing, there is post-print processing needed! You need to wash the prints with isopropyl alcohol and then cure it. You need to wear gloves!PACKAGING:It came well packaged with a good amount of insulation. The only issue I had was that the stepper motor wasn’t working properly. I reached out to customer support, and they helped me through it. It turned out that one of the wires for the stepper motor backed out likely during shipping. I fixed it quickly and was printing within minutes.PRINTING:The first couple of prints failed for me. They were falling off the bed into the vat. After some YouTube videos, I figured I had the settings wrong. I changed the bottom layer exposure for the first 3 layers to 100 seconds, and that fixed the issue. The settings differ from other brands and types of SLA resin.As for quality, I cannot stress enough who incredibly detailed the prints to come out. I printed the Eiffel Tower as a torture test. It was printed at 0.05mm layer height and 15-second exposure per layer. The post-print was cleaned in isopropyl alcohol and cured with ultraviolet light.IMPORTANT:This should go without saying, but I wouldn’t consider this printer to be one for beginners and definitely not for kids! This goes for all SLA printers. The resin is toxic and can get messy. You need to wear gloves when handling uncured prints, and there is a bit to post-processing the prints. I certainly would not trust a kid with these tasks. If you are looking for a 3D printer for your kid, look into FDM printing.For SLA, you will need to buy a couple of extra things. Stock up on +91% isopropyl alcohol, nitrile gloves, Tupperware ONLY used for cleaning (never again food), and ultraviolet light for curing.All-in-all, it is a great SLA printer. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has experience with FDM printers looking to step up to SLA. If anything changes down the line, I’ll update this review.