SLA, DLP & LCD printer and equipment recommendations
Free Hints (Printer setup & best results)
Most of our resins can be printed on most commercial SLA, DLP & LCD printers. Below are practical, budget-friendly recommendations to help you get faster tuning, higher consistency, and better mechanical performance.
1) Printer types that work well
- Affordable LCD printers (typically €100–€1,000): e.g. Anycubic and most other LCD brands.
- High precision DLP printers: e.g. Asiga.
- Laser SLA printers: e.g. Formlabs.
2) Add a small heater (recommended)
A low-cost heater (around €50) can keep your resin at a stable 25–40°C, improving consistency and enabling printing of our HV (High Viscosity) resins, which typically deliver superior toughness.
- Example heating unit: Mini heater for resin printers
- Learn more: Benefits of printing with heated printers
3) Automate washing & post-curing (even on a budget)
Washing and post-processing of clear and colored, non-hazy prints can be automated using our IFU for ultra gloss and transparency , even with affordable wash & cure stations (around €100).
- Example: Anycubic Wash & Cure (or any equivalent unit).
- Pro tip: use a second extra washing container to implement the IFU faster and more consistently.
4) Measure your real printer light power (best value upgrade)
A low-cost light meter (around €50) lets you measure the real irradiance of your printer and monitor power decay over time. This makes exposure tuning faster and more reliable.
- Example light meter: Light meter for resin printers
- Depending on printer power, optimum exposure times will increase or decrease. Follow: Instructions for Use (IFU) & Printing Parameters
- Complete the cure thickness vs. exposure-time data in the curing rate table for your printer.
- Optional: Curing rate table can be ordered online (typically €40) for each resin (measured at 405 nm and comparable light power).
- For maximum accuracy, we recommend using the same light meter model as ours and sharing your measured printer power. This allows our team to measure and provide a curing rate table matched to your irradiance, enabling faster setup of optimum settings.
Recommended “value for money” setup
A total budget of < €500 can cover a very capable setup: printer + heater + temperature controller + light meter + wash & cure station. This is a strong starting point for both beginners and professional production.
Note: We do not receive commissions from these recommendations.
Compatibility of 3Dresyns with low-cost and professional printers
Our 3Dresyns are compatible with most SLA, DLP & LCD printers using lasers, DLP projectors, and monochrome/multicolor LCD panels operating typically between ~350–420 nm. With our visible photo-accelerant additives, compatibility can be extended up to ~500 nm (depending on system configuration).
We supply made-to-order 3D resins, delivered ready-to-print for your printer specifications. You’ll typically find their printability and final performance exceeds many standard off-the-shelf alternatives.
Examples include: Formlabs Form 2 & Form 3 and most LCD printers starting from ~€100.
Problems with “black box” printing
If you are struggling with a “black box” approach and want more predictable results, read: Unlock the black box .
If you don’t have a printer yet (or need a new one) and want a confident recommendation for your application, budget and workflow, consider our 3D printing consulting services. We can recommend complete setups from hobby to professional, low to high budgets, tailored to your requirements.
- Full 3D Printing System consulting services
- No commissions: we do not receive any commission from printer manufacturers. Consulting is a paid, impartial service focused on designing the best setup for your needs.