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Hi,
I recently got a ANYCUBIC Photon M3 to print some stuff for tabletop. But my prints are not looking good.
I always got a lot of visible layer lines. I tried multiple things with no effect:
- angle the print
- reduce layer height
- decrease lift speed

Any help would be appreciated.

Exposure time looks a tad high for a mono screen printer at 25 microns, for starters, and you don't have any light off delay, which means that the resin is still moving (from the movements of the plate/print) while you try to print the next layer.

This being "thin" models (what with them being doors) you might actually be able to print them directly on the plate and avoid a lot of layer line issues, but you'll have a much harder time removing them from the plate and you'll need to deal with the "elephant foot".

Alternatively, printing them straight upright will also remove all stepping.

Also consider turning on anti aliasing.

.025 is a super low setting. I find the lowest I will ever go is .03 with most minis at .04. Your exposure could be adjusted down, but that depends on your resin and printer, so do an exposure test. My favorite is the JSI Wundel, as it only takes a few minutes to print.

Once you get your exposure settings, the light off delay does improve your prints. Check around for the calculations for your machine, as some use the total time off from retraction and some use the time once it sets into position. Here is a calculator I use for my Saturn: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19nPJ16sjrXwjgUk_S3x7mDkPCXnz3-_wBngHrcXhaw0/edit?fbclid=IwAR2u1iY_X76V7C_mnpRLtXZyXC4r4RhMZe3o0kgt86gqE-NziT0ngRbVrpc#gid=1103589613

For the AAA, use with caution, as it will reduce layer lines it also starts to mush details. I really never use on minis, but will use on larger pieces with layers .05 or above or pieces that have large, flat areas. The doors you are doing look to be a good candidate for AA, so set it in the mid-low range and see if it helps. This along with the proper exposure setting and light off delay should get your prints dialed in nice.