Welcome to Form Studio 1 Training

Congrats on getting your hands on the new Form Studio 1. Dive into our quick-start video tutorials and support guides to get up to speed and printing smoothly in no time.

As you get started, register your new Form Studio 1 to the Form Mobile app directly through the printer’s touchscreen. Check our support site for more information about using the Form Mobile app with your printer. Alternatively, set up your Dashboard account so you're ready to register your printer right after unboxing.

Both the Form Mobile app and Dashboard make it effortless to monitor prints remotely, track consumables, and manage your Formlabs purchases. Check out our support site for more information.

1. Unboxing your new printer

Here's what to expect when your Form Studio 1 arrives. Our unboxing video runs through everything in the box, the setup process, and where to find your printer's serial name.

Prefer reading? Check out the unboxing guide below.

Receiving and unboxing your Form Studio 1 printer

2. Setting up and getting started with your printer

Once your printer is unboxed and placed, let's power it on and get ready to print! Check out the video for a quick walkthrough on powering on and getting your resin tanks, build platforms, and resin cartridges installed. For extra tips, check out the support guides below.

Setting up your Form Studio 1 printer

3. The technology inside Form Studio 1

Get to know the Low Force Display (LFD) technology driving the Form Studio 1, complete with a full breakdown of the print process in action.

Learn more about the Form Studio 1

4. Starting a print with PreForm

If you haven’t already, download PreForm, Formlabs' free print prep software. Check out our support guide and video to learn all about model orientation and support set-up before sending your print job straight to the printer.

Want to take the pressure off for your first run? Start with our test model. We’ve thoroughly tested this file to ensure a smooth print, giving you a chance to get familiar with the workflow before tackling trickier builds.

Your print will start automatically once your consumables are installed and confirmed. Head over to our support article for the full walkthrough.

5. Consumables for Form Studio 1 printers

Get to know the consumables that power your Form Studio 1, plus how they all work together to bring your prints to life.

Safety with Formlabs SLA products

6. Post-processing your print

Once your print finishes, completing a few post-process steps with the Form Studio Wash + Cure will have it looking and performing at its best. Check out our support article and video to understand the workflow—from removing parts and washing to support removal and post-curing.

Using the Form Wash+CureUsing the Form WashUsing the Form Cure V2

7. Keeping your Form Studio 1 running smoothly

Form Studio 1 printers are low-maintenance, reliable machines. Outside of basic upkeep like software updates, most maintenance only happens when prompted by specific print events. Check out this video where a Services team expert breaks down key maintenance steps.

Here is quick access to support docs for the most common maintenance tasks:

Updating softwareUpdating firmwareAdjusting Build Platform ParallelismCleaning the Release Texture (Form Studio 1)Cleaning a failed print with the cleaning sheet (Form Studio 1)

8. Leveling up your PreForm skills

In this video, an expert walks through common PreForm warnings, support editing tools, and key techniques to optimize your print setups.

To go deeper, check out our blog post for practical tips on navigating PreForm warnings, fine-tuning support placement, and deciding when to print with a raft versus directly on the build platform.

Editing advanced settings for supports in PreForm