Calibrating build platform detection (Form Studio 1)

Formlabs Form Studio 1 printers use a force sensor on the Z-axis to detect when a build platform has been inserted. If this sensor is malfunctioning or is incorrectly calibrated, the printer may not be able to detect a build platform properly.

Formlabs recommends recalibrating the Z-axis force sensor in the following situations:

• Printer displays Error 8.6.14: Could not detect build platform when a build platform is inserted
• Printer status screen erroneously shows that a build platform is not inserted
• Printer status screen erroneously shows that a build platform is inserted when it is not, e.g. build platform latch is closed and not touching the printer cover

To calibrate the printer’s Z-axis force sensor and build platform detection:

1. On the printer touchscreen, tap Settings > Tools > Calibration > Build platform detection. The Calibrate Z-Force load cell screen appears. Tap Start to continue to the next screen.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Unlatch and remove the build platform.
4. Close the printer cover.
5. Tap Calibrate.
6. Wait for the calibration process to complete. Do not move or adjust the printer while it is calibrating the Z-axis force sensor.
7. The printer displays Calibration successful when the calibration is complete. Tap Close to continue using the printer.