1 Topic by luclin999

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Topic: Press now printing in mid-air.

After uninstaling and re-installing the soliprint software, now the printer refuses to print anything on the actual build platform.

Every time it goes through the startup routine, it tests all nine points correctly then it lowers the platform down roughly 1.5" below the extruder and begins printing in the air.

Platform will raise and lower correctly via input from the configuration menu but completely refuses to begin a print job anywhere near the build platform.

2 Reply by Hazer

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Re: Press now printing in mid-air.

Sounds like the switch on your probe is broken/stuck closed.

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3 Reply by luclin999

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Re: Press now printing in mid-air.

No idea. I submitted a ticket with Solidoodle last night but so far, no response.

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Re: Press now printing in mid-air.

There was some comment about some STL files to not get dropped onto the bed when being placed in the soleprint software, have you tried checking your bed layout in all 3 dimensions before starting slicing and making sure your models are placed on the bed?

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Re: Press now printing in mid-air.

Yes, I checked the layout before printing.

Ultimately I had to uninstall and re-install the software to clear the z-axis error.

6 Reply by sigilo

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Re: Press now printing in mid-air.

Same thing happened to me, i found that using the G-Code M502 you can reset the printer to factory settings (including Z-Axis calibration). Just make sure you save the factory setting with code M500 right after you send M502. You can also verify the settings with M501

Hope this helps others with the same issue.