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Legacy firmware archive (2025)

Legacy firmware archive (2025)

Release notes from previous years are available to view. To find the most recent firmware, check the support article Firmware downloads and release notes.

Fuse 1

The following were recommended updates for Fuse 1 printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.23.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • New features:
    • Enhanced low powder warnings: Pre-print and mid-print warnings for low powder levels have been significantly improved.
      • Added step to pre-print for new powder addition, with flashing light in the hopper to draw attention.
      • Printer information screen now uses correct units for the powder hopper level.
    • Expanded UI translations: The user interface is now available in German, Spanish, and French.
    • Dosing offset for Open Material prints: Dosing offset functionality is now enabled for Open Material prints.
  • Improvements:
  • Bug fixes:
    • Overlapping prints: Resolved a bug where two jobs uploaded in quick succession to a primed printer could result in the second job printing on top of the first.
    • Material credit requests: Fixed an issue where the printer would incorrectly request material credits, even with Open Material Mode activated, if it lacked access to the OMM server on startup.
    • Build chamber maintenance timer: The build chamber maintenance timer now correctly resets after maintenance is performed.
    • Doser calibration: The user-accessible doser calibration routine has been fixed.
October 14, 2025Link
1.22.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a subset of Nylon 12 White Powder print aborts: Fixed a bug where Fuse Vision could incorrectly abort a print after assigning a Nylon 12 White Powder print to a printer. Camera settings are now applied correctly in all known cases.
    • Printer log downloads: In some conditions, such as having set a bed temperature offset, users could not download logs via the Download History (CSV) option in PreForm. This has been resolved.
April 24, 2025Link
1.22.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • New features:
    • Add to Running Job: Jobs can now be stacked onto an-in progress print, providing there is sufficient available build volume.
    • Print videos added to user-friendly logs: Users can now download print videos for review.
    • Calibration Offsets in Reminders: Printer calibration offsets (bed temperature, X/Y scaling, Powder Dosing) are now displayed on the Reminders page.
    • Enable Powder Dosing Offset for PA11: Allow flipper angle offsets to be adjusted for PA11 prints as well, which can help solve powder dosing issues.
    • Added recoater roller to maintenance menu: Users will be reminded to clean the recoater roller every 100 hours.
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Maintain N2 atmosphere on incomplete prints: Fuse now maintains N2 atmosphere during cooldown after an abort or print failure to maintain best used powder quality.
    • Build chamber maintenance item timer reset: Build chamber maintenance timer did not reset properly when manually checked.
March 24, 2025Link
1.21.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Some errors would not show up during priming, making issue resolution more difficult
    • Errors would not appear on the printer UI after print failure
    • Aborted prints would show up as complete on Dashboard in certain cases
    • When starting a print shortly after priming, the print would often throw Error 118
    • In some cases, cooldown could finish before reaching the target cooldown temperature, leading to the nitrogen system turning off prematurely
January 15, 2025Link

 

Fuse 1+ 30W

The following were recommended updates for Fuse 1+ 30W printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.23.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • New features:
    • Enhanced low powder warnings: Pre-print and mid-print warnings for low powder levels have been significantly improved.
      • Added step to pre-print for new powder addition, with flashing light in the hopper to draw attention.
      • Printer information screen now uses correct units for the powder hopper level.
    • Expanded UI translations: The user interface is now available in German, Spanish, and French.
    • Dosing offset for Open Material prints: Dosing offset functionality is now enabled for Open Material prints.
  • Improvements:
  • Bug fixes:
    • Overlapping prints: Resolved a bug where two jobs uploaded in quick succession to a primed printer could result in the second job printing on top of the first.
    • Material credit requests: Fixed an issue where the printer would incorrectly request material credits, even with Open Material Mode activated, if it lacked access to the OMM server on startup.
    • Build chamber maintenance timer: The build chamber maintenance timer now correctly resets after maintenance is performed.
    • Doser calibration: The user-accessible doser calibration routine has been fixed.
October 14, 2025Link
1.22.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a subset of Nylon 12 White Powder print aborts: Fixed a bug where Fuse Vision could incorrectly abort a print after assigning a Nylon 12 White Powder print to a printer. Camera settings are now applied correctly in all known cases.
    • Printer log downloads: In some conditions, such as having set a bed temperature offset, users could not download logs via the Download History (CSV) option in PreForm. This has been resolved.
April 24, 2025Link
1.22.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • New features:
    • Add to Running Job: Jobs can now be stacked onto an-in progress print, providing there is sufficient available build volume.
    • Print videos added to user-friendly logs: Users can now download print videos for review.
    • Calibration Offsets in Reminders: Printer calibration offsets (bed temperature, X/Y scaling, Powder Dosing) are now displayed on the Reminders page.
    • Enable Powder Dosing Offset for PA11: Allow flipper angle offsets to be adjusted for PA11 prints as well, which can help solve powder dosing issues.
    • Added recoater roller to maintenance menu: Users will be reminded to clean the recoater roller every 100 hours.
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Maintain N2 atmosphere on incomplete prints: Fuse now maintains N2 atmosphere during cooldown after an abort or print failure to maintain best used powder quality.
    • Build chamber maintenance item timer reset: Build chamber maintenance timer did not reset properly when manually checked.
March 24, 2025Link
1.21.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Some errors would not show up during priming, making issue resolution more difficult
    • Errors would not appear on the printer UI after print failure
    • Aborted prints would show up as complete on Dashboard in certain cases
    • When starting a print shortly after priming, the print would often throw Error 118
    • In some cases, cooldown could finish before reaching the target cooldown temperature, leading to the nitrogen system turning off prematurely
January 15, 2025Link

Fuse Sift

Note:

Fuse Sift units that have had their motherboard replaced cannot run firmware versions earlier than 1.5.2. Any attempt to roll back the firmware to an older version on a Fuse Sift without its original motherboard will fail to complete.

The following were recommended updates for Fuse Sift powder recovery stations:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.7.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.26.0 and later
  • Improved warning messages during build chamber cooldown.
  • Changed default refresh rate for Nylon 12 Tough Powder from 30% to 20%, matching Formlabs recommendations.
  • Fixed messaging inconsistencies when trying to fill a powder cartridge from an empty hopper.
  • Added workflows for calibrating the doser and mixer after replacement.
April 24, 2025Link

 

Fuse Blast

The following were recommended updates for Fuse Blast media blasting cabinets:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.3.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.34.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue preventing new Fuse Blast units from being programmed correctly during production.
July 22, 2025Link
1.3.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.34.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fuse Blast Polishing System priming: The Polishing System can now be primed consistently in all cases. Resolved an issue with non-functioning priming on Fuse Blast firmware 1.2.0.
    • Recipes have been renamed to better match their intended functionality.
    • Compressor recharge time limit display: Fixed an issue that sometimes resulted in the touchscreen showing an incorrect value for the compressor recharge time limit.
April 24, 2025Link
1.2.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.34.0 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Updates the default blast recipes: UI will now only show recipes that correspond to current media selection.
    • Recipes have been renamed to better match their intended functionality.
    • Default Chamber Rinse pressures reduced to 50 PSI / 3.44 Bar to better balance performance & air consumption.
February 25, 2025Link

 

Form 4B

The following were recommended updates for Form 4B printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.14.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Print settings updates:
    • Added cleaning sheet data for Tough 1000 Resin V1 and Tough 2000 Resin V2.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed bug where a warning about bite valves on cartridges of Tough 1000 Resin V1, Tough 1500 Resin V2, and Tough 2000 Revin V2 was also shown for resin jugs and the Resin Pumping System, which do not contain bite valves.
December 11, 2025Link
1.14.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Added a non-print pausing warning when a cartridge of Tough 1000 Resin, Tough 1500 Resin V2, or Tough 2000 Resin V2 has been used for more than 50 dispense cycles.
November 13, 2025Link
1.14.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a bug where a partial jug of resin, if first used with a Resin Pump (Form 3), could not then be used with a Resin Pump (Form 4) using the same resin card.
    • Fixed a bug where a printer can lose its connection with Dashboard if a job is started without a resin tank inserted.
    • Fixed a bug where enabling remote assistance required rebooting the printer.
October 23, 2025Link
1.14.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Custom display names: Change the display name of your printer, visible on the home screen, in PreForm, and in Dashboard, by tapping Settings > General > About this printer > Display name. The original Formlabs serial name is still accessible in the About this printer menu and on the back of the machine.
  • Improvements:
    • Touchscreen will now display information and relevant warnings about mismatched colors between consumables when using Formlabs' new Color Resin.
    • The print queue now displays information about the print settings file (name and hash) used with a particular print. Requires PreForm version 3.51.0 or later.
    • When the Resin Pumping System is installed and in use, Form 4L generation printers will dispense from a backup cartridge installed in the other cartridge slot if the Resin Pumping System runs out of resin. (Form 4L generation only)
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where camera lights could get out of sync during a timelapse print, resulting in dark timelapse videos.
    • Fixed an issue where a cleaning sheet for a new material could not be run after the first print due to an Incompatible material warning. Previously, this required rebooting the printer to fix.
    • Fixed an issue where fast, repeated use of the Camera Snapshot feature in PreForm would cause the camera flash to stay on until the printer was rebooted.
  • Known issues:
    • When printing with a Default print setting with a PreForm version between 3.51.0 and 3.52.0, the printer will display the FPS file hash but not the name. Update PreForm to version 3.52.0 or later to resolve this.
September 25, 2025Link
1.13.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a critical bug where Form 4 and Form 4L generation printers sometimes could not communicate with Formlabs servers, preventing the printer from registering a Formlabs biocompatible materials lifetime license.
September 2, 2025Link
1.13.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Multiple localization corrections
July 8, 2025Link
1.13.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New Features:
    • Added support for Color Resin V5
    • Added support for True Cast Resin
June 18, 2025Link
1.13.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed bug in firmware 1.13.0 that prevented using the touch screen to manually set or change the printer IP address: When using firmware version 1.13.0, manual IP addresses set on the printer could be changed via the touchscreen but would fail to save. Manual IP addresses on already-connected printers were not changed by this bug; users of this feature do not need to take any proactive recovery action.
June 10, 2025Link
1.13.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Smarter resin preheating: Preheating is now resin-dependent: Alumina 4N ceramic resin now preheats to 20 °C instead of 35 °C. This will improve resin lifetime.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Printer freezing during preheating: Fixed issue where a system error during preheating could leave the printer unresponsive, requiring a power cycle to recover.
    • Incorrect error message text: Fixed bug where the printer showed “Print in progress” instead of an error message when a print was paused due to an error.
    • False “Mixer detected debris” error: Fixed bug where the printer would falsely display “Mixer detected debris” when the build platform was descending during the print preparation phase following a previously-stopped print.
    • Duplicating prints from Dashboard: Fixed issue where duplicated prints—originally sent from Dashboard—did not show job details on the printer display.
    • License download: Fixed issue where printers time out when trying to download licenses.
    • Large Preform printer log download: Fixed issue where downloading printer logs in Preform would fail if the actual log size was larger than 2 GB.
May 22, 2025Link
1.12.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Drain Cartridge tool: Switch materials efficiently by automatically emptying remaining resin from a cartridge. Find the tool under Settings > Tools > Drain Cartridge.
  • Improvements:
    • Proactive tank maintenance: Enhanced tank monitoring now provides timely maintenance reminders every 25,000 layers after the initial 75,000 layer alert, helping maintain optimal print quality and prevent tank-related issues.
    • Intelligent preheating: The printer will preheat when uploading a job only when the tank matches the material of the uploaded job, saving on unnecessary preheating.
    • Better system insights: Track your printer’s maintenance history with visible calibration dates on the Calibration screen and detailed usage statistics in the Printer Details screen.
    • Improved support for Chinese & Japanese: Optimized text sizing for Chinese and Japanese characters.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where tank cleaning recommendations sometimes did not appear after debris was detected
    • Fixed an issue leading to user-requested end-of-print photo being underexposed
    • Fixed an issue where a stalled job upload caused by unstable network connection could block all additional job uploads
March 12, 2025Link
1.11.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing the printer to crash while assigning a manual IP address
February 27, 2025Link
1.11.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Localization support: Expanded language accessibility for the printer interface. Select from multiple language options (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) from the printer’s touchscreen by tapping Settings > General > Language Selection.
  • Improvements:
    • Quieter operation: The printer now runs more quietly during idle periods due to optimized motor performance
    • Timelapse improvements: Improved timelapse functionality to capture images faster while maintaining high photo quality, reducing overall print time without compromising print quality
    • Cleaning sheet support for Open Material Mode: Added support for cleaning sheets using a standardized 5-second exposure time
    • Simplified tank management: Simplified task management by introducing reprogramming instructions accessible through the printer’s touchscreen (Tools > Reprogram Tank)
    • Streamlined print preparation: Streamlined pre-print workflow with automatic confirmation of mixer and build platform status
    • Intuitive interface updates: Improved notification management to dismiss job upload notifications with a swipe or tap on the printer’s touchscreen
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing some printers to experience a black or unresponsive touch screen after updating to firmware 1.11.0
    • Fixed intermittent tank and cartridge detection issues
    • Fixed an issue where the build platform could potentially hit the wiper if the wiper unexpectedly stalls
    • Fixed an issue where consumable statuses would be reset after a firmware update or reboot
February 12, 2025Link

Form 4

The following were recommended updates for Form 4 printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.14.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Print settings updates:
    • Added cleaning sheet data for Tough 1000 Resin V1 and Tough 2000 Resin V2.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed bug where a warning about bite valves on cartridges of Tough 1000 Resin V1, Tough 1500 Resin V2, and Tough 2000 Revin V2 was also shown for resin jugs and the Resin Pumping System, which do not contain bite valves.
December 11, 2025Link
1.14.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Added a non-print pausing warning when a cartridge of Tough 1000 Resin, Tough 1500 Resin V2, or Tough 2000 Resin V2 has been used for more than 50 dispense cycles.
November 13, 2025Link
1.14.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a bug where a partial jug of resin, if first used with a Resin Pump (Form 3), could not then be used with a Resin Pump (Form 4) using the same resin card.
    • Fixed a bug where a printer can lose its connection with Dashboard if a job is started without a resin tank inserted.
    • Fixed a bug where enabling remote assistance required rebooting the printer.
October 23, 2025Link
1.14.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Custom display names: Change the display name of your printer, visible on the home screen, in PreForm, and in Dashboard, by tapping Settings > General > About this printer > Display name. The original Formlabs serial name is still accessible in the About this printer menu and on the back of the machine.
  • Improvements:
    • Touchscreen will now display information and relevant warnings about mismatched colors between consumables when using Formlabs' new Color Resin.
    • The print queue now displays information about the print settings file (name and hash) used with a particular print. Requires PreForm version 3.51.0 or later.
    • When the Resin Pumping System is installed and in use, Form 4L generation printers will dispense from a backup cartridge installed in the other cartridge slot if the Resin Pumping System runs out of resin. (Form 4L generation only)
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where camera lights could get out of sync during a timelapse print, resulting in dark timelapse videos.
    • Fixed an issue where a cleaning sheet for a new material could not be run after the first print due to an Incompatible material warning. Previously, this required rebooting the printer to fix.
    • Fixed an issue where fast, repeated use of the Camera Snapshot feature in PreForm would cause the camera flash to stay on until the printer was rebooted.
  • Known issues:
    • When printing with a Default print setting with a PreForm version between 3.51.0 and 3.52.0, the printer will display the FPS file hash but not the name. Update PreForm to version 3.52.0 or later to resolve this.
September 25, 2025Link
1.13.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a critical bug where Form 4 and Form 4L generation printers sometimes could not communicate with Formlabs servers, preventing the printer from registering a Formlabs biocompatible materials lifetime license.
September 2, 2025Link
1.13.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Multiple localization corrections
July 8, 2025Link
1.13.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New Features:
    • Added support for Color Resin V5
    • Added support for True Cast Resin
June 18, 2025Link
1.13.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed bug in firmware 1.13.0 that prevented using the touch screen to manually set or change the printer IP address: When using firmware version 1.13.0, manual IP addresses set on the printer could be changed via the touchscreen but would fail to save. Manual IP addresses on already-connected printers were not changed by this bug; users of this feature do not need to take any proactive recovery action.
June 10, 2025Link
1.13.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Smarter resin preheating: Preheating is now resin-dependent: Alumina 4N ceramic resin now preheats to 20 °C instead of 35 °C. This will improve resin lifetime.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Printer freezing during preheating: Fixed issue where a system error during preheating could leave the printer unresponsive, requiring a power cycle to recover.
    • Incorrect error message text: Fixed bug where the printer showed “Print in progress” instead of an error message when a print was paused due to an error.
    • False “Mixer detected debris” error: Fixed bug where the printer would falsely display “Mixer detected debris” when the build platform was descending during the print preparation phase following a previously-stopped print.
    • Duplicating prints from Dashboard: Fixed issue where duplicated prints—originally sent from Dashboard—did not show job details on the printer display.
    • License download: Fixed issue where printers time out when trying to download licenses.
    • Large Preform printer log download: Fixed issue where downloading printer logs in Preform would fail if the actual log size was larger than 2 GB.
May 22, 2025Link
1.12.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Drain Cartridge tool: Switch materials efficiently by automatically emptying remaining resin from a cartridge. Find the tool under Settings > Tools > Drain Cartridge.
  • Improvements:
    • Proactive tank maintenance: Enhanced tank monitoring now provides timely maintenance reminders every 25,000 layers after the initial 75,000 layer alert, helping maintain optimal print quality and prevent tank-related issues.
    • Intelligent preheating: The printer will preheat when uploading a job only when the tank matches the material of the uploaded job, saving on unnecessary preheating.
    • Better system insights: Track your printer’s maintenance history with visible calibration dates on the Calibration screen and detailed usage statistics in the Printer Details screen.
    • Improved support for Chinese & Japanese: Optimized text sizing for Chinese and Japanese characters.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where tank cleaning recommendations sometimes did not appear after debris was detected
    • Fixed an issue leading to user-requested end-of-print photo being underexposed
    • Fixed an issue where a stalled job upload caused by unstable network connection could block all additional job uploads
March 12, 2025Link
1.11.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing the printer to crash while assigning a manual IP address
February 27, 2025Link
1.11.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Localization support: Expanded language accessibility for the printer interface. Select from multiple language options (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) from the printer’s touchscreen by tapping Settings > General > Language Selection.
  • Improvements:
    • Quieter operation: The printer now runs more quietly during idle periods due to optimized motor performance
    • Timelapse improvements: Improved timelapse functionality to capture images faster while maintaining high photo quality, reducing overall print time without compromising print quality
    • Cleaning sheet support for Open Material Mode: Added support for cleaning sheets using a standardized 5-second exposure time
    • Simplified tank management: Simplified task management by introducing reprogramming instructions accessible through the printer’s touchscreen (Tools > Reprogram Tank)
    • Streamlined print preparation: Streamlined pre-print workflow with automatic confirmation of mixer and build platform status
    • Intuitive interface updates: Improved notification management to dismiss job upload notifications with a swipe or tap on the printer’s touchscreen
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing some printers to experience a black or unresponsive touch screen after updating to firmware 1.11.0
    • Fixed intermittent tank and cartridge detection issues
    • Fixed an issue where the build platform could potentially hit the wiper if the wiper unexpectedly stalls
    • Fixed an issue where consumable statuses would be reset after a firmware update or reboot
February 12, 2025Link

Form 4BL

The following were recommended updates for Form 4BL printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.14.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Print settings updates:
    • Added cleaning sheet data for Tough 1000 Resin V1 and Tough 2000 Resin V2.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed bug where a warning about bite valves on cartridges of Tough 1000 Resin V1, Tough 1500 Resin V2, and Tough 2000 Revin V2 was also shown for resin jugs and the Resin Pumping System, which do not contain bite valves.
December 11, 2025Link
1.14.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Added a non-print pausing warning when a cartridge of Tough 1000 Resin, Tough 1500 Resin V2, or Tough 2000 Resin V2 has been used for more than 50 dispense cycles.
November 13, 2025Link
1.14.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a bug where a partial jug of resin, if first used with a Resin Pump (Form 3), could not then be used with a Resin Pump (Form 4) using the same resin card.
    • Fixed a bug where a printer can lose its connection with Dashboard if a job is started without a resin tank inserted.
    • Fixed a bug where enabling remote assistance required rebooting the printer.
October 23, 2025Link
1.14.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Custom display names: Change the display name of your printer, visible on the home screen, in PreForm, and in Dashboard, by tapping Settings > General > About this printer > Display name. The original Formlabs serial name is still accessible in the About this printer menu and on the back of the machine.
  • Improvements:
    • Touchscreen will now display information and relevant warnings about mismatched colors between consumables when using Formlabs' new Color Resin.
    • The print queue now displays information about the print settings file (name and hash) used with a particular print. Requires PreForm version 3.51.0 or later.
    • When the Resin Pumping System is installed and in use, Form 4L generation printers will dispense from a backup cartridge installed in the other cartridge slot if the Resin Pumping System runs out of resin. (Form 4L generation only)
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where camera lights could get out of sync during a timelapse print, resulting in dark timelapse videos.
    • Fixed an issue where a cleaning sheet for a new material could not be run after the first print due to an Incompatible material warning. Previously, this required rebooting the printer to fix.
    • Fixed an issue where fast, repeated use of the Camera Snapshot feature in PreForm would cause the camera flash to stay on until the printer was rebooted.
  • Known issues:
    • When printing with a Default print setting with a PreForm version between 3.51.0 and 3.52.0, the printer will display the FPS file hash but not the name. Update PreForm to version 3.52.0 or later to resolve this.
September 25, 2025Link
1.13.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a critical bug where Form 4 and Form 4L generation printers sometimes could not communicate with Formlabs servers, preventing the printer from registering a Formlabs biocompatible materials lifetime license.
September 2, 2025Link
1.13.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Multiple localization corrections
July 8, 2025Link
1.13.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New Features:
    • Added support for Color Resin V5
June 18, 2025Link
1.13.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed bug in firmware 1.13.0 that prevented using the touch screen to manually set or change the printer IP address: When using firmware version 1.13.0, manual IP addresses set on the printer could be changed via the touchscreen but would fail to save. Manual IP addresses on already-connected printers were not changed by this bug; users of this feature do not need to take any proactive recovery action.
June 10, 2025Link
1.13.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Smarter resin preheating: Preheating is now resin-dependent: Alumina 4N ceramic resin now preheats to 20 °C instead of 35 °C. This will improve resin lifetime.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Form 4L cartridge “Low Flow Rate” warning: Fixed issue introduced in firmware version 1.12.0 causing frequent false “Low Flow Rate” warnings.
    • Printer freezing during preheating: Fixed issue where a system error during preheating could leave the printer unresponsive, requiring a power cycle to recover.
    • Incorrect error message text: Fixed bug where the printer showed “Print in progress” instead of an error message when a print was paused due to an error.
    • False “Mixer detected debris” error: Fixed bug where the printer would falsely display “Mixer detected debris” when the build platform was descending during the print preparation phase following a previously-stopped print.
    • Duplicating prints from Dashboard: Fixed issue where duplicated prints—originally sent from Dashboard—did not show job details on the printer display.
    • License download: Fixed issue where printers time out when trying to download licenses.
    • Large Preform printer log download: Fixed issue where downloading printer logs in Preform would fail if the actual log size was larger than 2 GB.
May 22, 2025Link
1.12.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Drain Cartridge tool: Switch materials efficiently by automatically emptying remaining resin from a cartridge. Find the tool under Settings > Tools > Drain Cartridge.
  • Improvements:
    • Smarter resin management: Optimized resin usage by emptying one cartridge completely before starting another, reducing material waste and simplifying cartridge management.
    • Proactive tank maintenance: Enhanced tank monitoring now provides timely maintenance reminders every 25,000 layers after the initial 75,000 layer alert, helping maintain optimal print quality and prevent tank-related issues.
    • Intelligent preheating: The printer will preheat when uploading a job only when the tank matches the material of the uploaded job, saving on unnecessary preheating.
    • Better system insights: Track your printer’s maintenance history with visible calibration dates on the Calibration screen and detailed usage statistics in the Printer Details screen.
    • Improved support for Chinese & Japanese: Optimized text sizing for Chinese and Japanese characters.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where tank cleaning recommendations sometimes did not appear after debris was detected
    • Fixed an issue leading to user-requested end-of-print photo being underexposed
    • Fixed an issue where a stalled job upload caused by unstable network connection could block all additional job uploads
March 12, 2025Link
1.11.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing the printer to crash while assigning a manual IP address
February 27, 2025Link
1.11.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Localization support: Expanded language accessibility for the printer interface. Select from multiple language options (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) from the printer’s touchscreen by tapping Settings > General > Language Selection.
  • Improvements:
    • Quieter operation: The printer now runs more quietly during idle periods due to optimized motor performance
    • Timelapse improvements: Improved timelapse functionality to capture images faster while maintaining high photo quality, reducing overall print time without compromising print quality
    • Cleaning sheet support for Open Material Mode: Added support for cleaning sheets using a standardized 5-second exposure time
    • Simplified tank management: Simplified task management by introducing reprogramming instructions accessible through the printer’s touchscreen (Tools > Reprogram Tank)
    • Streamlined print preparation: Streamlined pre-print workflow with automatic confirmation of mixer and build platform status
    • Intuitive interface updates: Improved notification management to dismiss job upload notifications with a swipe or tap on the printer’s touchscreen
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing some printers to experience a black or unresponsive touch screen after updating to firmware 1.11.0
    • Fixed intermittent tank and cartridge detection issues
    • Fixed an issue where the build platform could potentially hit the wiper if the wiper unexpectedly stalls
    • Fixed an issue where consumable statuses would be reset after a firmware update or reboot
February 12, 2025Link

Form 4L

The following were recommended updates for Form 4L printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.14.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Print settings updates:
    • Added cleaning sheet data for Tough 1000 Resin V1 and Tough 2000 Resin V2.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed bug where a warning about bite valves on cartridges of Tough 1000 Resin V1, Tough 1500 Resin V2, and Tough 2000 Revin V2 was also shown for resin jugs and the Resin Pumping System, which do not contain bite valves.
December 11, 2025Link
1.14.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Added a non-print pausing warning when a cartridge of Tough 1000 Resin, Tough 1500 Resin V2, or Tough 2000 Resin V2 has been used for more than 50 dispense cycles.
November 13, 2025Link
1.14.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a bug where a partial jug of resin, if first used with a Resin Pump (Form 3), could not then be used with a Resin Pump (Form 4) using the same resin card.
    • Fixed a bug where a printer can lose its connection with Dashboard if a job is started without a resin tank inserted.
    • Fixed a bug where enabling remote assistance required rebooting the printer.
October 23, 2025Link
1.14.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Custom display names: Change the display name of your printer, visible on the home screen, in PreForm, and in Dashboard, by tapping Settings > General > About this printer > Display name. The original Formlabs serial name is still accessible in the About this printer menu and on the back of the machine.
  • Improvements:
    • Touchscreen will now display information and relevant warnings about mismatched colors between consumables when using Formlabs' new Color Resin.
    • The print queue now displays information about the print settings file (name and hash) used with a particular print. Requires PreForm version 3.51.0 or later.
    • When the Resin Pumping System is installed and in use, Form 4L generation printers will dispense from a backup cartridge installed in the other cartridge slot if the Resin Pumping System runs out of resin. (Form 4L generation only)
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where camera lights could get out of sync during a timelapse print, resulting in dark timelapse videos.
    • Fixed an issue where a cleaning sheet for a new material could not be run after the first print due to an Incompatible material warning. Previously, this required rebooting the printer to fix.
    • Fixed an issue where fast, repeated use of the Camera Snapshot feature in PreForm would cause the camera flash to stay on until the printer was rebooted.
  • Known issues:
    • When printing with a Default print setting with a PreForm version between 3.51.0 and 3.52.0, the printer will display the FPS file hash but not the name. Update PreForm to version 3.52.0 or later to resolve this.
September 25, 2025Link
1.13.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed a critical bug where Form 4 and Form 4L generation printers sometimes could not communicate with Formlabs servers, preventing the printer from registering a Formlabs biocompatible materials lifetime license.
September 2, 2025Link
1.13.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Multiple localization corrections
July 8, 2025Link
1.13.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New Features:
    • Added support for Color Resin V5
    • Added support for True Cast Resin
June 18, 2025Link
1.13.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed bug in firmware 1.13.0 that prevented using the touch screen to manually set or change the printer IP address: When using firmware version 1.13.0, manual IP addresses set on the printer could be changed via the touchscreen but would fail to save. Manual IP addresses on already-connected printers were not changed by this bug; users of this feature do not need to take any proactive recovery action.
June 10, 2025Link
1.13.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Improvements:
    • Smarter resin preheating: Preheating is now resin-dependent: Alumina 4N ceramic resin now preheats to 20 °C instead of 35 °C. This will improve resin lifetime.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Form 4L cartridge “Low Flow Rate” warning: Fixed issue introduced in firmware version 1.12.0 causing frequent false “Low Flow Rate” warnings.
    • Printer freezing during preheating: Fixed issue where a system error during preheating could leave the printer unresponsive, requiring a power cycle to recover.
    • Incorrect error message text: Fixed bug where the printer showed “Print in progress” instead of an error message when a print was paused due to an error.
    • False “Mixer detected debris” error: Fixed bug where the printer would falsely display “Mixer detected debris” when the build platform was descending during the print preparation phase following a previously-stopped print.
    • Duplicating prints from Dashboard: Fixed issue where duplicated prints—originally sent from Dashboard—did not show job details on the printer display.
    • License download: Fixed issue where printers time out when trying to download licenses.
    • Large Preform printer log download: Fixed issue where downloading printer logs in Preform would fail if the actual log size was larger than 2 GB.
May 22, 2025Link
1.12.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Drain Cartridge tool: Switch materials efficiently by automatically emptying remaining resin from a cartridge. Find the tool under Settings > Tools > Drain Cartridge.
  • Improvements:
    • Smarter resin management: Optimized resin usage by emptying one cartridge completely before starting another, reducing material waste and simplifying cartridge management.
    • Proactive tank maintenance: Enhanced tank monitoring now provides timely maintenance reminders every 25,000 layers after the initial 75,000 layer alert, helping maintain optimal print quality and prevent tank-related issues.
    • Intelligent preheating: The printer will preheat when uploading a job only when the tank matches the material of the uploaded job, saving on unnecessary preheating.
    • Better system insights: Track your printer’s maintenance history with visible calibration dates on the Calibration screen and detailed usage statistics in the Printer Details screen.
    • Improved support for Chinese & Japanese: Optimized text sizing for Chinese and Japanese characters.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where tank cleaning recommendations sometimes did not appear after debris was detected
    • Fixed an issue leading to user-requested end-of-print photo being underexposed
    • Fixed an issue where a stalled job upload caused by unstable network connection could block all additional job uploads
March 12, 2025Link
1.11.2
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing the printer to crash while assigning a manual IP address
February 27, 2025Link
1.11.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.40.1 and later
  • New features:
    • Localization support: Expanded language accessibility for the printer interface. Select from multiple language options (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) from the printer’s touchscreen by tapping Settings > General > Language Selection.
  • Improvements:
    • Quieter operation: The printer now runs more quietly during idle periods due to optimized motor performance
    • Timelapse improvements: Improved timelapse functionality to capture images faster while maintaining high photo quality, reducing overall print time without compromising print quality
    • Cleaning sheet support for Open Material Mode: Added support for cleaning sheets using a standardized 5-second exposure time
    • Simplified tank management: Simplified task management by introducing reprogramming instructions accessible through the printer’s touchscreen (Tools > Reprogram Tank)
    • Streamlined print preparation: Streamlined pre-print workflow with automatic confirmation of mixer and build platform status
    • Intuitive interface updates: Improved notification management to dismiss job upload notifications with a swipe or tap on the printer’s touchscreen
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed an issue causing some printers to experience a black or unresponsive touch screen after updating to firmware 1.11.0
    • Fixed intermittent tank and cartridge detection issues
    • Fixed an issue where the build platform could potentially hit the wiper if the wiper unexpectedly stalls
    • Fixed an issue where consumable statuses would be reset after a firmware update or reboot
February 12, 2025Link

Form 3BL

The following were recommended updates for Form 3BL printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
2.5.5
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where some users were missing materials from the Reprogram Tank screen
    • Fixed issue where remote printing and Group Queues stopped working on some printers
November 13, 2025Link
2.5.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where Formlabs Support could not connect to in-field machines
September 2, 2025Link
2.5.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Improvements:
    • All error and resolution screens have a QR code that points users to error-specific documentation.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where prints from Group Queues could occasionally be printed more than once on different printers.
June 12, 2025Link

 

Form 3L

The following were recommended updates for Form 3L printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
2.5.5
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where some users were missing materials from the Reprogram Tank screen
    • Fixed issue where remote printing and Group Queues stopped working on some printers
November 13, 2025Link
2.5.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where Formlabs Support could not connect to in-field machines
September 2, 2025Link
2.5.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Improvements:
    • All error and resolution screens have a QR code that points users to error-specific documentation.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where prints from Group Queues could occasionally be printed more than once on different printers.
June 12, 2025Link

 

Form Wash L V1 and Form Wash L V2

The following were recommended updates for the Form Wash L:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.3.0
  • Added profiles for Dental SG Resin, Denture Base Resin DP, Denture Teeth Resin A1, and Premium Teeth Resin A2
October 30, 2024Link
1.2.5
  • Added support for BioMed Durable Resin, BioMed Elastic 50A Resin, BioMed Flex 80A Resin, IBT Flex Resin and Dental LT Comfort Resin
January 24, 2024Link

 

Form Cure L V1

The following were recommended updates for the Form Cure L V1:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.3.0
  • Added support for Fast Model V1 Resin, Black V5 Resin, Clear V4.1 Resin, Clear V5 Resin, Durable V2.1 Resin, Elastic 50 V2 Resin, Flexible 80 V1.1 Resin, Grey V5 Resin, Rigid 10K V1.1 Resin, Tough 1500 V1.1 Resin, Tough 2000 V1.1 Resin, White V5 Resin, Flame Retardant V1 Resin, and Precision Model V1 Resin
January 28, 2025Link

 

Form 3B/Form 3B+

The following were recommended updates for Form 3B printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
2.5.5
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where some users were missing materials from the Reprogram Tank screen
    • Fixed issue where remote printing and Group Queues stopped working on some printers
November 13, 2025Link
2.5.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where Formlabs Support could not connect to in-field machines
September 2, 2025Link
2.5.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Improvements:
    • All error and resolution screens have a QR code that points users to error-specific documentation.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where prints from Group Queues could occasionally be printed more than once on different printers.
June 12, 2025Link

 

Form 3/Form 3+

The following were recommended updates for Form 3 printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
2.5.5
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where some users were missing materials from the Reprogram Tank screen
    • Fixed issue where remote printing and Group Queues stopped working on some printers
November 13, 2025Link
2.5.4
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where Formlabs Support could not connect to in-field machines
September 2, 2025Link
2.5.3
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Improvements:
    • All error and resolution screens have a QR code that points users to error-specific documentation.
  • Bug fixes:
    • Fixed issue where prints from Group Queues could occasionally be printed more than once on different printers.
June 12, 2025Link

 

Form Auto

The following were recommended updates for Form 3 and Form 3B printers connected to a Form Auto:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
2.4.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
March 21, 2024Link
2.3.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.33.0 and later
  • Enabled the printer to start jobs sent using custom print settings from the new Print Settings Editor tool in PreForm
  • Fixed a bug where some tanks programmed to a material not for biocompatible applications could be reprogrammed to a material for biocompatible applications
  • Added the ability to use the new High Volume Resin System on Form 3, Form 3+, Form 3B, and Form 3B+ printers
November 15, 2023Link
2.2.1
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.29.0 and later
  • Fixed a bug that made Form Auto harvest video not visible in Dashboard
October 17, 2023Link
2.2.0
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.29.0 and later
  • Automatically sets Z-Height Offset value when a Form Auto is plugged in
September 21, 2023Link

Form 2

The following were recommended updates for Form 2 printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.19.26
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.24.0 and later
  • Updated the list of certified cartridge production facilities
January 25, 2023Link
1.19.25
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.24.0 and later
  • Added support for PU Rigid 650 Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Added support for PU Rigid 1000 Resin at 50 and 100 microns
May 19, 2022Link
1.19.24
  • Compatible with PreForm 3.24.0 and later
  • Added support for BioMed Black Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Added support for BioMed White Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Various bug fixes
April 12, 2022Link
1.19.23
  • Improved Dental LT Clear Resin cartridge detection
  • Various bug fixes
March 3, 2022Link
1.19.22
  • Added support for IBT Resin
  • Various bug fixes
February 16, 2021Link
1.19.21
  • Added support for Castable Wax 40 Resin
  • Various bug fixes
January 7, 2021Link
1.19.20
  • Added support for Rigid 10K Resin
  • Added support for Draft V2 Resin
  • Various bug fixes
October 27, 2020Link

Form 1+

The following were recommended updates for Form 1+ printers:

VersionWhat's NewDateDownload
1.40
  • This is the latest version of firmware that is compatible with the Form 1+
  • Dashboard registration from printer
  • Display MAC addresses in the UI
  • Pre-print checks for failed uploads
December 17, 2014Link
1.3f
  • Peel cycle optimizations
  • Print speed optimizations
  • Add capability to better handle fine tuning settings
  • Fix occasional incorrect LCD display
May 19, 2014N/A

 

Older versions

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