Anycubic are a household name when it comes to creating top class 3D printers, and the Anycubic Vyper (Amazon) is no different. This machine was a long awaited creation that took the filament 3D printing market by storm.
There are plenty of features packaged nicely into this 3D printer that many users have much appreciation for. Anycubic are well-known for putting effort into their research and development into manufacturing. They focus on simplicity, professionalism, and innovation.
One user who previously had the Anycubic Mega S said that the Vyper is a huge step up in terms of upgrades. It is getting comparisons with Creality machines by users and many prefer Anycubic, so let’s get into this review and see what the Anycubic Vyper has got to show.
This review will take a look at the features, specifications, benefits, downsides, and customer reviews to give you a simple, yet effective balance of information so you can decide whether this 3D printer is worth getting for yourself.
Features of the Anycubic Vyper
Auto-Leveling Function
32-Bit Silent Motherboard
Double-Gear Extruder System
Dual Z-Axis Leadscrew
Patented Z-Axis Gap Elimination Module
Filament Runout Sensor & Power Off Resume Function
Modular & Ergonomic Design Structure with Printing Light
Colorful User Interface Touchscreen
Double Fan Two-Way Heat Dissipation System
Spring Steel Magnetic Bed
1 Year Guarantee & 24-Hour Customer Service
Auto-Leveling Function
Having a 3D printer with auto-leveling makes things that much more simpler. Manual leveling was the norm for many filament 3D printers out there, but the Anycubic Vyper joins up with the more modern machines that have a function that levels your print bed and nozzle for you.
The intelligent leveling system does all the work for you and it should stay level for a good amount of time. If you have an uneven build plate, the one-touch leveling feature is very convenient to solve this issue. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you can definitely appreciate this automation.
32-Bit Silent Motherboard
Silent printing is important for creating a stable environment around your 3D printer so being equipped with the 32-bit silent motherboard is ideal. You also have the Cortex-M3 architecture control chip to improve the computing speed of the Anycubic Vyper.
In addition to that, you have the TMC2209 silent drivers that gives the ability of heating up faster, printing faster, as well as with more accuracy.
Double-Gear Extruder System
There is a very useful double-gear extruder system that ensures your filament gets fed through the extrusion path in a more stable and smoother fashion. It helps to reduce filament tangles so you can print models with fewer errors or issues.
It is an upgrade compared to older models such as the Anycubic Mega or other FDM 3D printers out there.
This modern design improves extrusion force and optimizes the pathway for your filament to follow through. Flexible filaments can be printed successfully on the Anycubic Vyper due to this feature.
Dual Z-Axis Leadscrew
Unlike printers like the Ender 3 or the Flashforge Finder, the Vyper has a dual Z-axis leadscrew design that runs synchronously on both sides of the machine, giving a significant improvement on stability.
Movements across an uneven heated bed are automatically compensated for, leading to an increase in Z-axis accuracy.
Patented Z-Axis Gap Elimination Module
Anycubic decided to add a unique patented Z-axis hap elimination module as a way to further make the Z-axis movements smoother, as well as to reduce printing layer marks. Being able to reduce layer lines and increase printing accuracy is important for getting the optimal quality.
Filament Runout Sensor & Power Off Resume Function
The filament runout sensor and power off resume function are two very practical features that have been added to the Vyper.
Normally, when your filament runs out, the printer will keep on printing until the end of the file, but with the filament runout sensor, it will detect that no more filament is moving through the extrusion path and automatically pause the machine until prompted.
This allows you to change your filament and continue your print.
The power off resume function is a fairly standard feature in many printers that memorizes your printer’s last position, so in any case of a power cut or accidental plug removal, your printer will prompt you to resume from the last point.
Modular & Ergonomic Design Structure with Printing Light
The Vyper has an impressive modular and ergonomic integrated design that not only makes assembly easy and quick, but also makes print head maintenance and replacement very simple.
There is an integrated tool box built-in underneath the bottom of the printer where you can store tools and other items.
You also have a practical printing light that lets you get a clearer view of the printing process, a fairly unique addition to a 3D printer.
Colorful User Interface Touchscreen
Operation is made simple and convenient with the 4.3-inch touchscreen attached to this printer. It has a beautiful colorful user interface that can easily be operated by a beginner.
According to one user, it’s one of the most responsive touchscreens out of any of their 3D printers. You don’t need to press hard or wait for any input delays, it works seamlessly as soon as you press it.
Double Fan Two-Way Heat Dissipation System
The double fan system attached to the print head effectively cools down your 3D models which improves print quality at higher speeds than standard 3D printers. The heat dissipation is an important part of 3D printing, allowing you to reach printing speeds of 100mm/s+.
Spring Steel Magnetic Bed
The Anycubic Vyper went with the spring steel magnetic bed option which has a unique coating. Normally, when you operate at high temperatures your bed can warp, but with the new technology, this print bed prevents deformation and warping at high temperatures.
It also prevents scratches and makes detaching your 3D models relatively easier since it can be “flexed” slightly to let the models pop off. The compatibility of this build plate includes PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU and more.
1 Year Guarantee & 24-Hour Customer Service
On top of all these outstanding features, you also get the peace of mind with a 1-year guarantee, along with 24-hour customer service to help you with any potential issues you may face.
Anycubic have a pretty good reputation behind them so I can definitely recommend their services and manufacturing skills.
Z-axis has smoother movements and reduces the event of layer lines
Relatively large build volume of 245 x 245 x 260mm
Quick assembly
Quiet printing compared to other filament printers
Amazing print quality right out of the box.
Great customer service and 1-year warranty.
Downsides of the Anycubic Vyper
Some users had issues with interface errors based on the filament sensor – a firmware upgrade was the fix for this.
Quality control issues in the early days had users experiencing errors – SD card not reading, auto-leveling being broken, defective motherboard, Z-axis motor stalling, nozzle running into bed after auto-leveling due to level sensor.
One user had the extruder break after just a few days of printing before returning the machine
Customer Reviews of the Anycubic Vyper
The ratings of the Anycubic Vyper on Amazon aren’t the highest due to quality control issues and auto-leveling problems. It has a rating of 3.7/5.0 on Amazon at time of writing, with 54% of reviews being 5 stars.
On 3D Jake, a popular 3D printer seller, the rating is 4.3/5.0 but with just 12 reviews altogether.
It really is a mixed bag of experiences. Let’s start with the positive side of things.
One user mentioned that the Anycubic Vyper is the 6th 3D printer that he has in his collection, showing plenty of experience in the 3D printing field.
Assembly was very quick taking only around 10 minutes, and it even has a drawer that is magnetically held in at the front for your tools such as Allen wrenches and other parts.
It was his first 3D printer with automatic bed leveling and it worked very well the first time. He skipped straight past the initial calibration test and printed a proper model, which came off the print bed perfectly.
Another benefit that he experienced is how you don’t need to have a scraper to remove plates due to the flexible build plate that you can bend to remove prints.
The build plate has a lovely textured surface, along with the cool golden look. It leaves a nice finish at the bottom of your 3D prints. In terms of operation, the touchscreen was definitely appreciated, describing it at the “most responsive touch screen out of any of my printers”.
A different experienced user mentioned that this is their 3rd 3D printer and they love how it performs. They preferred to have a larger build volume like the CR-10.
A feature that one user appreciated is how easy the setup was, along with the auto-leveling. Things worked very well straight out of the box and operated a lot quieter than the Ender machine they had.
In terms of print quality, they said it was excellent. They did a challenging 24-hour print and it came out successfully. Quiet printing, an easy setup, and ease of use are all qualities that the Anycubic Vyper holds.
Again, another user loved the built-in storage drawer that slides out, adding to the convenience and ease of use.
A beginner who tried out the Vyper as their first machine mentioned just how simple it was to assemble and use. They had a pretty easy to setting things up and were pleased that it comes with pretty much everything you need to get up and running like a pro.
The SD card comes with Cura so you can download it and process your STL files. They were creating their first model on the Vyper in less than 10 minutes.
On the other side of things, one user said this was their 2nd 3D printer purchase, previously owning the Ender 3. They got it mainly because of the auto-leveling feature, but the first print attempt didn’t go as well as others.
Firstly, they couldn’t locate the files on the provided SD card, but it was in a folder which they initially have trouble finding since there weren’t instructions about this. They said they fixed this by moving the file to the root of the SD card to print it.
In my experience, you can usually select folders directly from the 3D printer menu, but this may have not been the case.
Another issue came up when they tried printing the file. The printer made a few movements across the print bed then displayed the error “the filament is insufficient or the filament sensor is malfunctioning”.
They tried restarting the print but the same thing happened. After looking into things, they found that another user upgraded the firmware to fix this issue, but there were no instructions by Anycubic to get this done that they could find.
This was a negative experience on their part, and these things should have been easier to navigate, especially if the user is a beginner. If you have more experience with 3D printing, you could probably overcome these obstacles easier.
Another negative review mentioned issues with the auto-leveling feature not working as expected, and even causing the nozzle to scrape into the build plate.
There were a few reports of the extruder breaking after a user noticed filament stopped coming out the nozzle. Ideally, the extruder should last more than a few days of printing in this case. In most cases, I don’t think this is an issue, but it still occurred in this case.
You could either choose to get a replacement extruder or as this user chose, to return it through Amazon.
Verdict – Worth Buying or Not?
The Anycubic Vyper had a lot of steam behind it, with many excited users snatching them off the market. Even though reviews have been mixed, I’d still recommend getting this 3D printer for yourself, mainly because of the brand name and careful design features implemented.
There is definitely room for improvement to fix some of these smaller issues, but overall, the Anycubic Vyper seems to be a worthy purchase for 3D printer users out in the market for a new 3D printer.
Michael Dwamena is the founder of 3D Printerly, a platform dedicated to simplifying 3D printing for hobbyists and professionals alike. Owns over 20 3D printers (filament and resin) and has plenty experience 3D printing. Michael has authored over 900 articles, helping millions navigate the exciting world of 3D printing.
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