The Liquid Crystal HR is an LCD 3D printer from Photocentric with a 160 x 120 x 200 mm build volume.
The Liquid Crystal HR is an LCD 3D printer from Photocentric with a 160 x 120 x 200 mm build volume.
Calibration
- Prepare the machine for a true first-layer baseline
- Action: Power on the printer, open the hood, and verify that the vat is clean, the build platform is free of cured resin, and the glass/platform surface is not contaminated with oil or partially cured sludge. Before any mechanical adjustment, remove all resin from the vat and wipe the platform clean with an appropriate resin-safe cleaning routine.
Common defects
- Manual leveling instead of automatic leveling
- Symptoms: First-layer failures, one-sided raft lift, inconsistent adhesion across the build plate, and prints that start well in the center but fail at edges.
- Cause: The provided manual describes a manual bolt-based alignment process rather than an automated leveling system.
What it is used for
The Liquid Crystal HR is best understood as a resin-based precision printer for users who value surface finish, fine detail, and repeatable platform-mounted workflows rather than filament-style throughput or multi-material complexity.
- Detailed prototype parts.