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Now a new model has fallen into my hands, the Phrozen Shuffle XL Lite resin printer, of superior size and performance, and which this article is about.

Although the very fast Phrozen Sonic Mini resin printer was an excellent option to enter the world of resin printing (or also called stereolithography), with this new model the Taiwanese company Phrozen takes a qualitative leap as far as benefits and characteristics are concerned.

With the resin printer Phrozen Shuffle XL Litewe are faced with an 8.9 “LCD that allows us to achieve much higher print volumes, and helps to alleviate that feeling by providing us with a wider spectrum of work to be done.

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In addition to the Phrozen printer itself, it includes the typical basic set of tools to operate with this type of machine, something that is the norm for most manufacturers.

Already in the upper part we can see the typical column with a vertical displacement spindle that forms the Z axis of the printer. I have to say that in other resin printers that have fallen into my hands with lower printing volumes, I have lacked a certain rigidity in this regard. But in the Phrozen Shuffle XL Lite with double linear guide and with an oversized machined column, this feeling disappears completely.

As you can see in the image above, Phrozen has chosen to add a second linear guide to its Z axis mechanics. In this type of printers (FormLabs, Mars, Photon, etc.) and especially if they are small, we usually find a single linear guide next to an 8mm trapezoidal spindle.

Phrozen considerably improves this aspect of the printer and puts at our disposal 2 robust 15mm (width) linear guides that give the machine maximum precision and rigidity when moving on this axis.

It should be noted that, although it might be advisable, it is not necessary to level the machine after each print. In my case, I have only leveled the Phrozen Shuffle XL Lite once and I have removed more than 10 pieces without any problem, something that is sincerely appreciated.

At the point of the touch interface, we find that Phrozen has replaced the previous 2.8″ Touch display with a larger 3.5″ inch. Although, with the previous display, it was very comfortable to work, the increase in inches of the new display is appreciated. And I say this because the handling is quite simple, since the available options and menus are extremely minimalist.

Phrozen has chosen to include high definition panels in its printers, to maximize its resolution despite the increase in surface area. Specifically in the Shuffle XL Lite printers, it assembles a Sharp 2K RGB 8.9″ LCD panel.

This panel offers us a resolution in X and Y of up to 75µm, which although it is somewhat smaller than its little sister the Sonic Mini, is practically imperceptible to the human eye.

Also, the UV (or matrix) light source is the same size as the LCD panel. The objective is to reduce the LED emission angle as much as possible, so that the light reaches as parallel as possible to the LCD panel.

This technology is called ParaLED and its function is to increase the efficiency of light that passes through the LCD and to improve cure speed and print quality.

You can scratch a millimeter with diagonal positioning on the Z axis and turning the pieces a little, this limitation will always accompany you by the hand. With the Shuffle XL Lite we expanded this feature, as well as the possibility of acquiring more jobs for it that were previously impossible for us.

Although many models of resin printers do not have network connectivity, this is not the case with the Shuffle. Here we will have the possibility of sending our models remotely to the printer, which is quite practical since it avoids the task of copying the files to a USB disk and moving to where we have the printer (in my case in a different room for the smells).

As the Shuffle printer does not have internal storage, you should always make sure that you have the USB disk connected to your machine, since that is where ChiTuBox will copy the file to be printed.

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are some pieces that I made with the Phrozen Shuffle XL Lite. In each and every one I used Aqua-Gray 4K, a special low-shrinkage and high-resolution resin that Phrozen sells for all types of printers, and especially recommended for 2K and 4K resolutions.

Phrozen continues with the same trend of ease of use and handling, something that is common in most of its products. With this new 3D printer model, high-volume printing is available to everyone and, most importantly, at a relatively affordable price for many of our pockets.

Innovations within this type of technology are inexorably advancing, and Phrozen with its new range of printers with Monochrome LCDs, has been demonstrating for some time that is always at the forefront of this constant evolution.

My experience of using this new printer has been pleasantly satisfactory, and what has impressed me the most is its “eternal” printing volume. For the rest, a 32-bit Chitu electronics, together with the monochrome screen and the quality of the rest of the components, assure us a life of use much higher than the current RGB LCD printers.

In short, if you are looking for a versatile, monochrome resin printer with high resolution (2K) that allows you to produce larger-scale prototypes Shuffle XL Lite is an excellent option to consider, especially if you prioritize a good price/quality ratio.

If you are looking for a versatile, monochrome resin printer with high resolution (2K) that allows you to produce larger-scale prototypes, Shuffle XL Lite is an excellent option to consider, especially if you prioritize a good quality / price ratio.

In our new review, we talk about the Phrozen Shuffle 4K 3D printer using LCD technology. This is one of the few 3940 x 2160 pixel LCD printers on the market. The use of such equipment provides an XY resolution of 31 microns.

The Taiwanese company Phrozen appeared on the market rather recently but has already managed to make quite a number of fans following the updates of the lineup. The founders of Phrozen are engineers who are passionate about additive manufacturing. They gathered to create a startup but did it in an unusual way. According to Phrozen, they first formed a large community in Southeast Asia, whose members shared their experience in printing with resins.

In 2016, sales of the first Phrozen One DLP 3D Printer started. As its name suggests, the device used DLP technology. In the next year, developers abandoned the idea to build on the product line of DLP devices. Instead, they created the relatively inexpensive Phrozen Make LCD printer, which provides high-accuracy printing. The Taiwanese manufacturer did not seek funds for the production from investors. So, in April 2017, a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter was announced.

Obviously, the Phrozen brand already had such an impeccable reputation that the necessary $30,000 was collected in 4 minutes. A total of $375 thousand was received from 369 sponsors. In July 2017, the first batch of Phrozen Make was shipped to customers from Kickstarter.

Phrozen aims to produce 3D printers that will occupy a new, little-developed niche, which was the case with both Shuffle 4K LCD printer and Transform — a model with a build chamber 40 cm high.

Phrozen Shuffle 4K is a desktop 3D printer that went on sale in mid-2019. It uses LCD technology and resins for printing. The light source in the build chamber is ultraviolet LEDs (proprietary ParaLED® 2.0 technology). A beam with a wavelength of 405 nm hits the liquid crystal panel. Light passing through the LCD matrix polymerizes resin layer by layer. This is how a 3D printed product appears.

The principle of operation of the LCD panel in the printer is essentially the same as that of the LCD matrix in a smartphone or laptop. In 3D printing, a familiar rule is applied: the higher the matrix resolution, the more precise the image. To date, many LCD printers are equipped with FullHD or 2K resolution matrices. In the Phrozen Shuffle 4K printer, the 5.5-inch matrix has a resolution of 4K (3940 x 2160 pixels). This provides an XY resolution of 31 microns. The thickness of the print layer in Shuffle 4K is standard for the brand"s printers — 10 microns. Accordingly, the printer creates volumetric figures with high accuracy.

The main target audience of the Phrozen Shuffle 4K 3D printer is jewelers and designers. Given the tasks to be solved by these craftsmen, a wide range of resins has been developed, including those for printing wax models. The Shuffle 4K printer is compatible with print materials by any manufacturers. The user needs to set specific resin parameters when creating a file to be printed.

The Shuffle 4K printer is equipped with a 120 x 68 x 170 mm chamber. Printing speed is rather low compared to other Phrozen models — 20 mm/h. If the user expects a higher speed from the printer and is willing to sacrifice the maximum resolution, they should look at Phrozen Shuffle. This model prints at a speed of 35 mm/h, while the XY resolution of the print layer is 47 microns.

The ergonomics of Phrozen Shuffle 4K is commendable. There are several computer connection options available: USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. The user can also send files for printing from a microSD card; however, the card slot is located on the back of the printer, which is hardly the optimal solution. A 5-inch touchscreen mounted on the front wall is designed to control the printing process.

The Phrozen Shuffle 4K 3D printer is to be calibrated before being turned on for the first time. In the printer menu, select the Z-Axis Calibration item. The display will show what to do next. The user removes the polymer vat and places a paper sheet on the printing bed. On the build plate, they loosen the four screws with a hex key. Then they tap the Next button on the display, and the printer lowers the bed. The user tightens the screws on the printing area.

Preparing files for printing is done in the proprietary Phrozen PZSlice application (available for Windows). In the app, the user selects a printer profile, downloads an STL file with a 3D model, and starts the process of slicing layers, followed by exporting the file into the .phz format, which is downloaded to the printer.

With the Phrozen Shuffle 4K 3D printer, the user can employ photopolymer resins by any manufacturer. The Phrozen catalog offers a range of printing materials of different densities, including those for the manufacture of wax models.

P.J. Chen is a teacher of crafts at the College for Creative Studies (Michigan, USA) and a practicing jeweler. She has been producing jewelry for 20 years and keeps on monitoring the development of new technologies. In 2020, P.J. Chen acquired the Phrozen Shuffle 4K for her work. She carried out a series of tests on the printer and various resins, praising the quality of the resulting 3D printed products.

High precision printing allows creating complex miniature shapes. In the production of souvenir figurines, the craftsman"s main purpose is to make the correct 3D model. It is not necessary to be a technical specialist — the mastery of 3D graphics software is enough for opening an own gift shop. An example is the Swiss GOH3D shop. Their graceful miniatures are printed with Phrozen Shuffle 4K.

Chinese musician Arys Chien is interested, apart from his main creative activity, in additive manufacturing. His signature style is small figures made of transparent polymer. Arys Chien uses models printed with Shuffle 4K to create original photos.

Photocentric implemented proprietary DPP technology in the PhotoCentric Liquid Crystal HR printer. Daylight Polymer Printing uses a beam in the visible waveband. Otherwise, the process is comparable to that of LCD printing technology, since the projection also uses a liquid crystal display.

Liquid Crystal HR has a 9.7-inch display. Thanks to the QXGA resolution (2048 x 1536), the accuracy is 97 microns. The minimum thickness of the printed layer is 25 microns. Shuffle 4K surpasses the Photocentric printer in both XY resolution (31 microns) and printed layer thickness (10 microns). In addition, Liquid Crystal HR needs special daylight polymers, which actually limits the choice of printing materials to proprietary Photocentric resins. Shuffle 4K is better both in terms of the ease of use and quality of finished products. Besides, the Phrozen printer is cheaper than its Photocentric counterpart. However, when choosing between these devices, it is worthwhile to study the characteristics of both more thoroughly and make a decision deliberately.

The Phrozen Shuffle 4K desktop LCD printer provides high-quality at a reasonable price. The device is suitable for both sophisticated craftsmen and novices in additive manufacturing. The machine is relatively easy to calibrate, with the printing process being no more complex than that on a graphics printer. Taking into account the wide range of resins available, Shuffle 4K is appropriate for the manufacture of plastic products and wax models; likewise, it can be used in dentistry.

You can get Phrozen Shuffle 4K at Top 3D Shop and purchase the original high-quality equipment, an official warranty, as well as the best service possible.

The larger-format, precise LCD 3D printer is designed to give professionals a comprehensive toolkit for their dental, jewelry, and product prototyping needs. A sizable build chamber coupled with a 4K LCD screen makes the Sonic XL 4K one of Phrozen’s more capable resin systems.

The Taiwanese manufacturer already has an extensive arsenal of LCD resin machines. Phrozen’sShuffle seriesis the company’s most versatile, with the Shuffle Lite providing a value entry point into resin printing. The Shuffle 4K sports a 4K LCD screen, giving users the ability to produce prints of the highest precision and crispness. The Shuffle XL is the series’ large-format printer, catering to professional high-volume production needs.

The new Sonic XL 4K will be the third entry in the company’sSonic series, which is focused on rapid cure times without the sacrifice of quality. The systems in this series feature Phrozen’s new monochrome LCD screens, which claim to cure 50 micron layers in just 1 second. Finally, Phrozen’s standaloneTransform 3D printeris its largest yet, with a build volume of 290 x 160 x 400mm.

The 4K monochrome LCD screen only allows white light to pass as opposed to the standard RGB spectrum, resulting in a rapid cure time of 1 second per 50 microns. The LCD screen is also reinforced, giving it strength, additional pressure resistance, and a long operational life of ~2000 hours. A 50 micron XY resolution, with layer thicknesses ranging from 10 – 300 microns, delivers sharp resin prints for professional applications.

A ParaLED array matrix under the LCD screen enables complete UV light uniformity, ensuring consistent quality across all areas of the build plate. The new array also results in improved thermal dissipation across the build area. Resins curable at 405nm are suitable for the Sonic XL 4K, with more materials being tested by Phrozen, including bio-compatible resins. Everything the user needs to post-process their prints comes included in the box, alongside a free license of the Phrozen 3D Pro slicer valued at€199.

The original LCD for the Phrozen Shuffle 2018 and Make is no longer available. This is the original Phrozen SX-04 kit. This kit enables you to use regular sharp SX04 displays on your Phrozen Shuffle/Make