Creality Halot-Mage CL-103 3D Printer

The detail quality of resin 3D printing amazes us every time, but we were not prepared to witness the wonders of 8K resolution! SLA or DLP Printers are known in the industry for reaching levels of detail that cannot be reached with FDM 3D Printers. The Creality Halot resin 3D printer range offer higher levels of detail, faster print speeds, and larger build volume with each new model. This Creality Halot-Mage truly preforms magic.

While we were giddy to get the many new versions of Halot-One 3D printer into our hands, the Creality Halot-Mage stood out with its leap in precision printing. The 8K mono LCD print screen results in incredible print details. Each one is a sight to behold. You will see the hair, fabric, skin textures, and other organic shapes come to life on your 3D models. Sitting with a larger 228x128x230mm build volume, the Halot-Mage is reinforced with dual z-axis rails and builds upon the best features that came before.

What are the New Features of the Creality Halot-Mage?

• Precision Light Source with 8K Resolution – Creality’s new 120W power super spotlight and integral light system in the first Halot-One 3D Printer now shows it’s true potential with 8K high-resolution 3D printing. The Halot-Mage contains a 10.3” monochrome LCD screen with 7680x4320 resolution. Pared with a powerful motherboard, this printer is ready to perform some magic.
• Reinforced Z-axis Structure – The Halot-Mage 3D Printer is a larger format resin printer and is built to accommodate those big models you’re itching to print, while maintaining micron-level precision. Heavily reinforced with dual linear z-axis guide rails and a dual ball and screw configuration, the Creality Halot-Mage will feel like a mini tank on your desk. It’s durability and stable machine body eliminates chance of backlash for impressive quality printing performance.
• Flip Protective Cover – Working with UV curable resin can feel like a messy process as you use gloves to protect your skin from the evasive chemicals and become conscious of the surfaces you touch. Something so simple as removing the loose cover from a resin printers can feel obstructive and demands extra tabletop space to place it down while you take a print off the bed. However, using a single finger, you can lift the Creality Halot-Mage’s protective UV resistant cover with ease. Hinges hold the cover lid in place and out of your way, making Post Processing that bit easier and convenient.
• Air Purification System – A replaceable activated carbon filter absorbs those pesky smelly fumes while printing. The filtration system in the Halot-Mage is 5.8 times lager than found in other Halot models. It is recommended to replace these carbon filters every 3 months for continuous clean air. The vent hole at the back allows you to connect a vent tube and send the smells right out the window.

With all this in mind, it made sense as to why Creality moved away from adding this to the LD series and rather started a fresh and exciting new resin Halot Series. If you are interested in resin 3D printing be sure to have a look at the UW-01 and UW-02 clean and cure stations to make post-processing much easier.

Our Verdict on the Creality Halot-Mage 3D Printer:

It is clear Creality has broken away from the LD range with the release of the Halot series. The DIYElectronics team have been eager to really dive in and discover everything this new 3D printer range has to offer, and we are happy to say we are thoroughly impressed. In short, the Creality Halot-Mage 3D Resin Printer combines precision with the convenient innovation of the whole Halot series.

We immensely enjoyed the sturdy build volume at 228x128x230mm for some bigger projects. The large scale is accommodated by the dual z-axis guide rails.The Halot-Mage simplifies the resin printing process. Its flip protective cover is a game-changer, making it easy to access your prints without dealing with an obstructive lid. But above all, the 8K resolution throws the ball out of the park. Tiny details that you never noticed before come to life on this printer. Lifelike textures that photos can barely do justice.

If you’re eager to get started, this YouTube quickguide takes you through easy setup and your first print while giving a second opinion of the Creality Halot Mage:

Although Creality 3D have been working within the industry since 2014, their addition of the Creality CR-10 series is what really catapulted them to the front line of competition, as it offered substantially better quality compared to other 3D printers – while simultaneously reducing the cost and complexities of the machines.

The quality of Creality’s 3D Printers and accessories shows through in their market history, with the brand selling around 3000 printers in their first year on the market, followed by about 10,000 sales over the next year. Now, Creality easily sells around 30,000 or more 3D printers each year, with sales continuously rising as they bring out more models. These are impressive numbers when considering the fact that they entered the industry as unknown competitors, quickly rising through the ranks and now even competing with Wanhao and similar top brands.

If you are looking for excellent 3D Printers that offer affordability without compromising on quality, Creality 3D is certainly a brand that you should take note of. From the basic Creality Ender 2 all the way up to the large build volume Creality CR-10 S5, there are few other brands who are capable of offering such a refined package while still maintaining some of the most enticing prices in the industry.