Non-FEP Film

While the resin vat can also use FEP film, the machine comes with what Epax claims is a superior non-FEP film right out of the box. Said to be sturdier, the non-FEP film also has a lower chance of sticking to the screen and potentially messing up your print. The vat also has a built-in rubber seal, which is supposed to make it leakproof.

3.5-inch color TFT touchscreen

This touchscreen should make all the printing functions and selecting options a cinch.

50 LED Matrix light source

This is a 50W light source, but in order to extend the life of the LCD mask screen, they lowered it to 40W.

2K LCD Mask

The Epax X1 features a 2K 2560 x 1440 px LCD display for its masking of the UV light source. This translates to an X/Y-resolution of 47-microns, putting the X1 in line with the majority of budget LCD-based resin 3D printers.

Design

Unlike most printers in its price range, the X1 can be placed up against a wall due to its design. The machine opens up from the front with a lid lifts upwards, which should make it easier to clean up and pop out your print.

Upgraded Z-axis Carriage rail

While this remains to be seen, Epax 3D boasts that the X1 has no Z-wobble due to an upgraded Z-axis carriage rail. The X1 has a double steel rod-reinforced carriage, plus steel bearings and a wide shaft guide.

Efficient customer service

Again, it’s hard to say whether this is truly the case since we haven’t used their customer service ourselves, however, Epax 3D says it responds to e-mail inquiries “within hours” and that their number one priority is customer satisfaction. Many of the reviews of the X1 also mention positive interactions with the company’s customer service.

Wide Range of Resins

You’re not just limited to Esun resins with the X1, though the company does provide a decent variety of resins for use in the machine, including General Hard Resin, PLA Bio-resin, resin for dental, and castable resin. Esun products aside, the machine should work well with most 405nm wavelength LCD resins.

Print-ready

Right out of the box, the X1 is supposed to be ready to rumble. It’s calibrated at the factory and shipped out good to go the second it lands on your doorstep.