Anycubic Photon P1 Resin Vat

A torn release film halfway through an overnight print run costs you the model, the resin pooled underneath it, and the morning you needed those parts ready. Anyone running an Anycubic Photon P1 for prototyping, dental models or a steady run of miniatures eventually hits this point: the original vat's film degrades, or you want a second tank dedicated to a different resin so you are not scrubbing residue out between colour changes.

A genuine Photon P1 Resin Vat solves both problems with one part. It mounts in seconds, arrives with its release film system pre-fitted, and gets you back to printing instead of waiting on a fix.

NFEP + Wave Release Film | 20-40°C Dynamic Temperature Control | 1000 ml (1 L) Capacity | Quick-Release Lever Mounting | Improved Pouring Spout | Rated for 8000 cps High-Viscosity Resin | Genuine Anycubic Spare Part

Who the Anycubic Photon P1 Resin Vat is built for

Prototyping engineers and small business owners

When a vat's film fails mid-batch, downtime is the real cost, not the part itself. Keeping a spare Photon P1 Resin Vat on the shelf means a failed film does not halt a client deadline. You swap the vat via its quick-release levers, pour the same resin back in through the improved spout, and resume the job, for example finishing an overnight run of jig fixtures without losing the shift.

Small print farm operators

Running several Photon P1 units on rotation means film wear is a constant maintenance line item, not an occasional one. A dedicated spare vat, or one per resin colour, cuts changeover time between jobs and keeps each machine's FEP-based release layer working within its rated life instead of pushed past it. You keep more machines printing at once rather than queued for maintenance.

Makers working across multiple resin types

Standard, tough, and flexible resins do not always play well sharing one vat, particularly once pigment or additive residue builds up in the film. A second Photon P1 Resin Vat lets you keep one tank for detail resins and another for high-viscosity engineering resins, so you switch materials by swapping the vat rather than washing and re-levelling between every print.

What sets the Anycubic Photon P1 Resin Vat apart

A release film pairing built to cut peel force by 60%

The vat ships with an NFEP release film layered with a Wave Release Film. Together they reduce peel force by roughly 60% compared with a traditional smooth-surface FEP sheet, which matters most on wide, flat-bottomed models where separation forces are highest. Lower peel force means less strain on the build plate, a lower chance of a print lifting off mid-layer, and a longer working life for the film itself before you need to reorder.

Temperature control that keeps viscous resin flowing

Built-in Dynamic Temperature Control holds the vat between 20°C and 40°C, which matters more than most buyers expect once a workshop gets cold. Below around 18°C, standard and high-viscosity resins thicken and drag on the release film, slowing curing and increasing failed layers. Set the vat's temperature to suit the resin in use, engineering resins at the higher end, standard resins nearer the default 25°C, and the P1 keeps flow consistent through an entire overnight job.

Vat swaps that take seconds, not minutes

Two quick-release levers hold the vat in place, so changing it does not require tools or fiddling with screws. This is the same mechanism that makes dual-resin workflows practical on the P1: pull the levers, lift the vat, drop in the next one, and you are back to slicing. For a print farm cycling through jobs, that difference adds up over a working week.

A spout designed for less mess, less waste

The improved pouring spout is angled specifically for decanting resin back into its bottle, rather than a straight-edged lip that dribbles down the side. Combined with roughly 20 to 30% lower resin consumption from the Wave Release Film's reduced peel force, you waste less resin both during printing and when recovering unused material at the end of a job.

Built to match the P1's full 6.5-litre build volume

The vat is sized to the Photon P1's 223 x 126 x 230 mm build volume, so it supports the printer's full print height without the resin level running short on tall models. That matters for anyone printing full-height helmets, articulated figures, or stacked batches of smaller parts in a single run.

Ready for dual-material printing when you need it

The P1 supports an optional dual-vat configuration for two-colour or two-material printing, and this vat is the same unit used in that setup. Buying a second one is the direct route into dual-resin workflows without needing a different part number, useful if you later add the Dual Material Print Kit.

Full specifications

How the Anycubic Photon P1 Resin Vat compares to the rest of the Photon range

Materials and software

Resins this vat handles

• Standard UV resin: runs comfortably at the default 25°C vat setting, no adjustment needed for most detail and miniature work.
• High-viscosity engineering resin (up to 8000 cps): set the vat closer to 35-40°C before printing to keep flow consistent across each layer and reduce suction marks.
• Tough and ABS-like resin: benefits from the Wave Release Film's lower peel force, which reduces the risk of tall, rigid prints cracking at the layer lines during separation.
• Flexible or TPU-like resin: keep the vat at a mid-range temperature and dedicate a second vat if you switch back to rigid resins often, since flexible formulations can leave residue that is harder to fully clean from the film.
• Water-washable resin: prints normally in this vat, though a dedicated tank avoids any risk of cross-contaminating a non-washable resin batch.

Slicers and software

The Photon P1 works with Anycubic's own slicer, Photon Workshop 4.0, which includes one-click slicing profiles matched to this vat's temperature and film settings. It is also compatible with Chitubox, Lychee Slicer, and Tango for anyone who prefers a third-party workflow, though film-specific exposure settings should still be sourced from Anycubic or your resin manufacturer when swapping vats or resin types.

What's in the box

• 1 x Anycubic Photon P1 Resin Vat
• NFEP release film, pre-installed
• Wave Release Film layer, pre-fitted
• Integrated quick-release mounting levers
• Protective packaging for shipping
• Fitment and care instructions

Ordering, shipping and support

We ship the Photon P1 Resin Vat nationwide by courier from our Centurion and Boksburg stores, with local warranty handling if a film or fitting issue turns up after purchase, no need to ship a part overseas for a claim. If you need Anycubic resin or other Anycubic spare parts alongside your vat, both are stocked locally, so you are not waiting on a separate import for consumables.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Photon P1 resin vat different from the Mono M5s vat?

Yes. The P1 vat uses an NFEP and Wave Release Film combination with built-in Dynamic Temperature Control, while the M5s uses ACF film and only offers heating on the Pro variant. The two vats are not interchangeable between printers, as mounting points and film sizes differ.

Can I print TPU, ABS-like, or high-viscosity engineering resin in this vat?

Yes. The vat is rated for resins up to 8000 cps, which covers flexible, tough, and most industrial-grade formulations. Adjust the vat's temperature toward the upper end of its 20-40°C range for thicker resins to keep flow consistent between layers.

How long does it take to fit this vat on a Photon P1?

A few minutes at most. Release the two quick-release levers, lift out the old vat, seat the new one, and re-engage the levers. No tools are required, and the printer does not need recalibration afterwards.

How often does the release film need replacing?

It depends on print volume and resin type, but most users see a noticeable drop in release performance, more resistance during peel, after several hundred layers of continuous use, sooner with pigmented or high-viscosity resins. Replacing the vat outright, rather than just the film, resets both the film and the temperature sensor housing together.

Does this vat come with local warranty support in South Africa?

Yes. As a genuine Anycubic part sold through our Centurion and Boksburg stores, it is covered by local warranty handling, so any manufacturing fault is resolved here rather than through an overseas return process.