# Form 1/1+ **URL:** https://forum.formlabs.com/c/support-troubleshooting/form-1-1/22.md [Latest](https://forum.formlabs.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.formlabs.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.formlabs.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Form 1/1+ category](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-the-form-1-1-category/7204)
**Author:** [@Stephen](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Stephen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-the-form-1-1-category/7204 "2016-02-04T15:29:32Z")
This subsection can be used to tag your post as a conversation specifically aimed at the Form 1 or Form 1+. --- ## [Fuse 1+ 30W Clumping in Far Trough](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/fuse-1-30w-clumping-in-far-trough/46378)
**Author:** [@Morin3D](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Morin3D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/fuse-1-30w-clumping-in-far-trough/46378 "2026-05-19T17:02:30Z")
I’ve been noticing increased powder spill into the near and far troughs recently printing PA12. Adjusting the dose offset to -5 has helped but I still see ugly globs of melted powder in the far trough while the near is a… --- ## [Formlabs Fuse 1+ : Using a Nitrogen Generator and Oxygen Monitor](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-fuse-1-using-a-nitrogen-generator-and-oxygen-monitor/46395)
**Author:** [@Jreinke](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Jreinke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-fuse-1-using-a-nitrogen-generator-and-oxygen-monitor/46395 "2026-05-15T15:49:37Z")
Recently had to move the Fuse 1+ printer and Nitrogen generator to a confined room and need an oxygen monitor for the space. Is there any that would be recommended and fairly inexpensive? --- ## [Fuse Blast polishing of Nylon11CF and nylon12 parts simultaneously?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/fuse-blast-polishing-of-nylon11cf-and-nylon12-parts-simultaneously/46334)
**Author:** [@jeffvasquez](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/jeffvasquez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/fuse-blast-polishing-of-nylon11cf-and-nylon12-parts-simultaneously/46334 "2026-05-04T14:46:58Z")
I’m printing Nylon12 on our Fuse 1 and Nylon11CF on our Fuse 1+30. Can I POLISH the printed parts together in the Fuse Blast with at the same time? Thank you. --- ## [Printable features in model](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/printable-features-in-model/46153)
**Author:** [@mmadathil](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/mmadathil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/printable-features-in-model/46153 "2026-03-10T13:33:05Z")
whats the minimum size of any feature (groove / step / wall thickness) possible to print by formlab 1+ 30W with TPU 90A --- ## [New Fuse1+](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-fuse1/45865)
**Author:** [@R2D2](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/R2D2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-fuse1/45865 "2025-12-24T22:09:17Z")
Hi, we have a new Fuse1+30W. Is it mandatory to keep the machine always online, or is it only necessary for register the machine at formlabs? Don´t need the online control. Thanks in advance regards Juergen --- ## [Form 1/1+ lid replacement parts](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-1-lid-replacement-parts/34403)
**Author:** [@thienhaor](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/thienhaor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-1-lid-replacement-parts/34403 "2025-10-15T14:18:40Z")
Hello there, I recent bought 2 used Form 1+ and their lids all got damaged in shipping. I don’t know if Formlabs still providing replacement parts for the Form 1 or not but if anyone knows where to get them I would be ve… --- ## [Enabling virtual printers in OpenFL PreForm 2.3.3 (Debug Mode)](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/enabling-virtual-printers-in-openfl-preform-2-3-3-debug-mode/45286)
**Author:** [@Nullicorn](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Nullicorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/enabling-virtual-printers-in-openfl-preform-2-3-3-debug-mode/45286 "2025-10-11T20:15:22Z")
Hi! After a little digging it turns out OpenFL PreForm 2.3.3 does actually support virtual printers for the Form 1, Form 1+ and Form 2, which allows dumping a print’s .flp files to a local directory. It is unfortunately… --- ## [Changing Form1 Name](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/changing-form1-name/44195)
**Author:** [@Nelsoneaton01](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Nelsoneaton01)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/changing-form1-name/44195 "2025-06-13T00:43:26Z")
I recently bought a form1 used and was wondering how i go about changing the name that pops up in preform. Also if there is a way to go through any setup process again it would be good to know how to do that. --- ## [Finishing position of roller is different after each print. Why?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/finishing-position-of-roller-is-different-after-each-print-why/44556)
**Author:** [@3DP-MFG.com](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/3DP-MFG.com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/finishing-position-of-roller-is-different-after-each-print-why/44556 "2025-05-31T02:14:30Z")
After a print, sometimes the roller is to the right side inside the chamber, sometimes it is to the left side. What is the optimal position of this roller for optimal chamber cleaning after the print? Seems like it shoul… --- ## [Bad prints from form1 after switching resin](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/bad-prints-from-form1-after-switching-resin/44379)
**Author:** [@Nelsoneaton01](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Nelsoneaton01)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/bad-prints-from-form1-after-switching-resin/44379 "2025-05-18T16:38:26Z")
I bought a used form1 a couple of weeks ago. It came with a bottle of applylabswork white resin. Ran a couple of prints with what was left in the bottle after getting a new resin tray and cleaning everything. Those came … --- ## [Fuse 1+ print problem](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/fuse-1-print-problem/38534)
**Author:** [@doppialinea](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/doppialinea)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/fuse-1-print-problem/38534 "2025-04-10T20:52:13Z")
Hello everyone, in the last 2 days I can’t print anything, because in the preparation of the bed printing it forms bands of sintered powder that ruins the powder bed. Anyone experienced this kind of problem that can … --- ## [New 1+ owner - prints fail](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-1-owner-prints-fail/32392)
**Author:** [@CrashGordon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/CrashGordon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-1-owner-prints-fail/32392 "2023-06-30T04:53:30Z")
The business next door closed down, and I inherited their 1+. It had a little bit of clear resin in the tank so I tried using it for a small print but all I got was a thin slab on the build platform and another slab on … --- ## [Issues Printing with Form 1+, OpenFL and Flexvat- Help Appreciated](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/issues-printing-with-form-1-openfl-and-flexvat-help-appreciated/29612)
**Author:** [@Mattraptions](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Mattraptions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/issues-printing-with-form-1-openfl-and-flexvat-help-appreciated/29612 "2023-06-30T04:25:47Z")
Not sure if this will gain any attention but wanted to create a new thread on this rather than resurrecting one from a couple of years ago. A friend of mine recently handed me an Form 1+ asking me if I could repair it … --- ## [Aftermarket Form 1+ Laser Replacement](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/aftermarket-form-1-laser-replacement/25864)
**Author:** [@rkagerer](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/rkagerer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/aftermarket-form-1-laser-replacement/25864 "2023-06-20T09:32:23Z")
My Form 1+ laser is getting weak. Clear prints (mostly) work, but Black is getting pretty awful (even with a brand new tank, brand new resin, etc). Interestingly, the issues are exacerbated near the center of the build… --- ## [Measurements errors](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/measurements-errors/34464)
**Author:** [@OhadNataf](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/OhadNataf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/measurements-errors/34464 "2022-07-29T13:15:08Z")
Hi, after calibrating and a few successful prints, I discovered measurement errors on the complete printed part in each print. I’m not sure what the reason could be, and I’d love to hear possible ideas. Thank you in ad… --- ## [Z offset](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/z-offset/34185)
**Author:** [@OhadNataf](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/OhadNataf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/z-offset/34185 "2022-06-17T15:01:33Z")
Hi everyone! I just got myself a used form 1+ machine, this one has a custom vat which requires me to adjust the z offset so the head will touch the plate. On my search over the internet, I didn’t receive any informatio… --- ## [1+ with firmware 1.40 - all prints failing, peel/tilt motor works fine](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/1-with-firmware-1-40-all-prints-failing-peel-tilt-motor-works-fine/32674)
**Author:** [@aperezbios](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/aperezbios)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/1-with-firmware-1-40-all-prints-failing-peel-tilt-motor-works-fine/32674 "2021-12-13T19:20:17Z")
I have a Form 1+ printer I bought as working used 5-6 years ago. The person who sold it to me had numerous other, much larger 3D printers, and had no need for it. He had backed the original kickstarter for the Form1, and… --- ## [Form 1+ cover replacement](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-cover-replacement/32492)
**Author:** [@AdrianDrg](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/AdrianDrg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-cover-replacement/32492 "2021-11-20T23:41:11Z")
Hello I am looking for a cover replacement for a form 1+? From where can i buy one? Kind regards Adrian --- ## [Waves / lines marks](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/waves-lines-marks/32382)
**Author:** [@SrForum](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/SrForum)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 2:40am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/waves-lines-marks/32382 "2021-11-11T02:40:26Z")
Hello everybody. My prints are showing lines/waves on the surface, which are often difficult to remove in the casting. Is there any way to reduce these marks and make the resin piece smoother on the surface? --- ## [Form 1+ power supply](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-power-supply/12001)
**Author:** [@Polbo](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Polbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-power-supply/12001 "2021-10-01T14:33:42Z")
Hi guys, anyone can help me? i search a form 1+ power supply for my printer. Where i can buy it? thank’s a lot --- ## [Silicone PDMS layer - possible to replace PDMS without replacing whole resin tray?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-pdms-layer-possible-to-replace-pdms-without-replacing-whole-resin-tray/450)
**Author:** [@KevinHolmes](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/KevinHolmes)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2021, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-pdms-layer-possible-to-replace-pdms-without-replacing-whole-resin-tray/450 "2021-09-02T08:47:57Z")
Hi All+Formlabs How many prints are people finding they can make before the silicone layer gets cloudy?The B9Creator wiki ( http://b9creator.pbworks.com/w/page/64029114/PDMS) suggests 3-7 prints before most find the sil… --- ## [1+ Peel Speed](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/1-peel-speed/31629)
**Author:** [@russell\_lubin](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/russell_lubin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/1-peel-speed/31629 "2021-07-28T20:17:44Z")
Hello, I have been having issues with the peel motor on my 1+. We have replaced it a few times and come up with some janky solutions and the motor functions, but it is not strong enough. On large prints, it is unable to… --- ## [Looking for a Form1+ glass print bed](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/looking-for-a-form1-glass-print-bed/31358)
**Author:** [@pier\_fuc](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/pier_fuc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/looking-for-a-form1-glass-print-bed/31358 "2021-06-21T15:08:00Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having troubles with my Form1+ and I urgently need to replace the glass print bed. Formlab support told me they don’t make it anymore, so I’m asking you if you know any company in Europe (I live in Ital… --- ## [Form 1 Disconnects when starting print](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-disconnects-when-starting-print/23812)
**Author:** [@ShuckGnorris](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ShuckGnorris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-disconnects-when-starting-print/23812 "2021-04-19T20:56:30Z")
Everything seems to work correctly, firmware is updated and everything. Everytime I start a print, it disconnects. Anyone have any idea what could be going on? --- ## [Building a resin tank question](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/building-a-resin-tank-question/30675)
**Author:** [@Thomas998](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Thomas998)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/building-a-resin-tank-question/30675 "2021-03-30T08:37:49Z")
Since i cant find any tanks for a form 1+ i have decided to try and construct one. The only real concern i have is what type of material to use for the bottom that will allow the right amount of laser light through and … --- ## [Form 1+ software in a form 1?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-software-in-a-form-1/30627)
**Author:** [@Tluzar](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Tluzar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-1-software-in-a-form-1/30627 "2021-03-23T13:13:46Z")
Hello People, I currently have 2 formlabs working for me, a form 1 and a form 1+. I want to be able to set the newer calibrations of resins (v3, v4, ect…) on my original form 1. Can I take the programming and software… --- ## [F1+ Galvano mirror snapped off!](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/f1-galvano-mirror-snapped-off/30211)
**Author:** [@perchtools](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/perchtools)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/f1-galvano-mirror-snapped-off/30211 "2021-02-11T21:08:40Z")
Stupid me. I attempted to clean the mirror without dissassembling the rear, and out came what I believe was the X axis Galvano mirror. It appears to have been epoxied into place and snapped cleanly along the edge. My qu… --- ## [How do I remove the mirror on Form1?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/how-do-i-remove-the-mirror-on-form1/30008)
**Author:** [@neoteric](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/neoteric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/how-do-i-remove-the-mirror-on-form1/30008 "2021-01-26T13:26:22Z")
Been reading through the forums for hours. I am repairing a form1 for the local makerspace. It has a bad mirror, where someone rubbed the heck out of it. I have a replacement mirror. But as I look at the assembly I c… --- ## [Form1 doesn't boot](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form1-doesnt-boot/25137)
**Author:** [@Anestesy](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Anestesy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form1-doesnt-boot/25137 "2021-01-04T13:55:38Z")
Hello. I got form1 from second hand. First time im using a formlabs product. When i plugged it screen shows “Ready to print”. Installed preform 2.20 but program was saying machine is busy while screen says ready. I can n… [Next page](https://forum.formlabs.com/c/support-troubleshooting/form-1-1/22.md?page=1)