Anycubic ABS-Like Resin 2.0: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-26

Summary

Common issues are wash-method confusion (a manufacturer V2 guide claims water washing while the TDS requires 95% IPA or ethanol), reduced print success below 20°C, and color settlement at excessive temperatures. Running cost is dominated by resin at $22.99/kg direct or about $13.60/kg in the 10 kg deal plus consumables (IPA/ethanol, gloves, FEP film). At or below the direct price it is a reasonable buy if you need the published mechanicals and can follow the TDS wash and cure steps.

Common problems and fixes

Wash method conflict (water vs IPA/ethanol) — a manufacturer V2 guide claims water washing [4] while the product page and TDS require 95% IPA or ethanol for at least 3 minutes [1][2]; following the wrong method risks poor cleaning. No resin-specific warranty covers misuse [6].
Printing below 20°C lowers success — the TDS warns print success may drop below 20°C [2]; keep print temperature 20-50°C and environment 20-40°C [1][2].
Excessive temperature causes color settlement — the TDS warns high temperature can increase resin color settlement [2]; stay within 20-50°C print and 20-40°C environment [1][2].
Over-soaking uncured prints — the TDS warns against leaving uncured prints in cleaning agent for a prolonged period [2]; wash for at least 3 minutes then remove [1][2].
Generic warranty only — the product page shows “1-Year Warranty” with a 14-day no-reason return and a 30-day after-sales guarantee, but no resin-specific warranty document was found [1][6]; whether consumable resin is covered is unknown [6].

Parts and consumables

Resin vat and build plate — clean after use; keep the vat bottom highly transparent [2].
Gloves and cleaning tools — listed among ownership costs [2].

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. Resin is consumed per print; manufacturer direct listing shows $22.99/kg (observed 2026-10-26) or about $13.60/kg in the 10 kg deal [1][7]. Consumables (95% IPA or ethanol, gloves, cleaning tools, FEP film) add cost [2], but no annual print volume or solvent usage was reported, so a yearly total cannot be computed [2].

When it is a good buy

Manufacturer direct (observed 2026-10-26): $22.99/kg single bottle, compare-at $23.99; $135.99 for 10 kg (about $13.60/kg), compare-at $239.88 [1][7]. Buy single bottles only for occasional printing or color variety (11 colors listed) [1]; choose the 10 kg deal if you print steadily and can use it within the 18-month shelf life [2][7].

Alternatives: Anycubic Water-Wash ABS-Like Resin 3.0 if you need water washing, but verify the wash method because the V2 guide’s water-wash claim conflicts with the TDS [4][1][2]. Anycubic Standard resin if you do not need the published ABS-like toughness and want a lower-cost option [3].