# Form 3/3+ **URL:** https://forum.formlabs.com/c/support-troubleshooting/form-3/35.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 3/3+ category](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-the-form-3-3-category/23996)
**Author:** [@DKirch](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/DKirch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-the-form-3-3-category/23996 "2019-07-15T19:55:03Z")
This subsection can be used to tag your post as a conversation specifically aimed at the Form 3. --- ## [Form 3, Clear Resin v4 - Significant warping/bulging at the bottom of prints](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-clear-resin-v4-significant-warping-bulging-at-the-bottom-of-prints/46862)
**Author:** [@ElCour](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ElCour)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-clear-resin-v4-significant-warping-bulging-at-the-bottom-of-prints/46862 "2026-09-16T08:58:06Z")
Hi. We use a Form 3 printer in our lab with Clear V4 resin. I have noticed recently that it tends to bulge at the bottom of the print (towards the build plate). This has only become important recently, which is why I ha… --- ## [Form 3 "Disconnected From Printer, Trying to Reconnect" Error in PreForm](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-disconnected-from-printer-trying-to-reconnect-error-in-preform/37065)
**Author:** [@josephwillis](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/josephwillis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-disconnected-from-printer-trying-to-reconnect-error-in-preform/37065 "2026-08-26T23:18:58Z")
I’ve had a Form 3 for about a year now, and I have had no issues whatsoever. I’ve sent prints via wifi using PreForm with the print starting a few minutes later. Today, I am unable to send files from PreForm to the Form… --- ## [Form 3: issues with printing and with connectivity](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-issues-with-printing-and-with-connectivity/46795)
**Author:** [@pawelkusmierek](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/pawelkusmierek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-issues-with-printing-and-with-connectivity/46795 "2026-08-25T11:51:37Z")
Two issues with my Form3 One is that prints started failing as if the resin ceased to attach after early (raft) layers. For example, the printer says: But on the platform I have and it appears that there filame… --- ## [Groan noise when resin tray being tensioned](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/groan-noise-when-resin-tray-being-tensioned/46764)
**Author:** [@rybu](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/rybu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/groan-noise-when-resin-tray-being-tensioned/46764 "2026-08-19T17:00:15Z")
I have an intermittent problem where about half-way through a print job I start hearing a groaning noise when the resin tray is tensioned. At first I thought maybe this was the more common problem where the x-axis screw… --- ## [Tough 1500, model separated from supports and distorted](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-1500-model-separated-from-supports-and-distorted/46716)
**Author:** [@pawelkusmierek](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/pawelkusmierek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-1500-model-separated-from-supports-and-distorted/46716 "2026-08-06T15:32:37Z")
I printed two 5-mm thick plates This is how they were designed And this came out of the printer Any suggestions how to avoid the issue? --- ## [Silicone with Form 3 - problems](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-with-form-3-problems/46685)
**Author:** [@Michele93](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Michele93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/silicone-with-form-3-problems/46685 "2026-07-30T16:17:14Z")
Hi, I am attempting my first prints (quite simple models) with Formlabs Silicone, but so far I have not managed to obtain a complete print. Typically, only the flat base is successfully printed, while the rest of the… --- ## [Can someone sell me the SOM or DIMM module from a parted machine](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/can-someone-sell-me-the-som-or-dimm-module-from-a-parted-machine/45693)
**Author:** [@JaredReabow](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/JaredReabow)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/can-someone-sell-me-the-som-or-dimm-module-from-a-parted-machine/45693 "2026-07-13T08:21:11Z")
I have a form 3 that bricked itself. Form aren’t interested in helping with recovery and recommended i buy a new machine. I would like to ask if anyone has an broken form 3 that they would sell the DIMM module from? t… --- ## [Tough 1500 on Form 3 - Raft/plate separation, but perfect model](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-1500-on-form-3-raft-plate-separation-but-perfect-model/46603)
**Author:** [@StarFlicker](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/StarFlicker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-1500-on-form-3-raft-plate-separation-but-perfect-model/46603 "2026-07-09T20:58:01Z")
Very odd thing happened to my print, and I’m not sure what exactly. When I took it off the build plate this morning, the support raft was not totally attached to the platform. It looked like it had lift… --- ## [Small details with tough 2k v1 resin warping](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/small-details-with-tough-2k-v1-resin-warping/46508)
**Author:** [@leahs16](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/leahs16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/small-details-with-tough-2k-v1-resin-warping/46508 "2026-06-25T15:11:30Z")
I have been printing smaller pieces with a very thin end wall that needs to be straight, and printing them with tough 2k is showing ever so slight warping. Initially I was printing them in high temp v2 and those had a b… --- ## [Someone with a faulty printer, sell me your SOM](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/someone-with-a-faulty-printer-sell-me-your-som/45872)
**Author:** [@JaredReabow](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/JaredReabow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/someone-with-a-faulty-printer-sell-me-your-som/45872 "2026-06-16T08:58:19Z")
I have a form 3 with a dead SOM, form have failed to provide a replacement SOM. I know there is claims around calibrations specific to machines, but im willing to try anything at this point, so if you have a faulty form… --- ## [Thread details with High Temp V2](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/thread-details-with-high-temp-v2/46450)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_W](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Andrew_W)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/thread-details-with-high-temp-v2/46450 "2026-06-15T20:24:22Z")
I’m having trouble with getting the thread detail on a screw I’m printing with High Temp V2. The profile is not like the model. Any thoughts on how to improve this? Thanks. TEMP05242.form (640.0 KB) TEMP05242.… --- ## [Problems with 3B printer mixer](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/problems-with-3b-printer-mixer/46440)
**Author:** [@mcurras](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/mcurras)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/problems-with-3b-printer-mixer/46440 "2026-06-09T14:06:43Z")
Hello! I’m coming here to hopefully get some help in troubleshooting my 3B printer. The mixer arm keeps slamming into the right corner when preparing a print which causes the prints to fail and I have tried calibr… --- ## [New Tank-Issues with Warping on 3B+ (rear of build)](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-tank-issues-with-warping-on-3b-rear-of-build/46031)
**Author:** [@Innovation](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Innovation)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-tank-issues-with-warping-on-3b-rear-of-build/46031 "2026-05-05T18:16:07Z")
Hello FormLabs community just reaching out to see if any peers have seen more occurrences of warped parts in BioMed Amber and ClearV4.1 especially but we have seen failures with durable and Flex 80A V1 with tanks in th… --- ## [Form 3B+ wont power on. 24V LEDs are on, but 3V3 and 5V LEDs are off](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3b-wont-power-on-24v-leds-are-on-but-3v3-and-5v-leds-are-off/46343)
**Author:** [@barnh1](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/barnh1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3b-wont-power-on-24v-leds-are-on-but-3v3-and-5v-leds-are-off/46343 "2026-05-04T14:00:41Z")
Hi everyone, my Form 3B+ wont turn on. I had a couple prints just suddenly stop during printing and the printer reboot. Now, the printer has no signs of life from the outside apart from a very very quiet hum which you c… --- ## [Tank tensioner failed?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tank-tensioner-failed/39074)
**Author:** [@synopex](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/synopex)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tank-tensioner-failed/39074 "2026-04-23T08:03:51Z")
I am seeing an error message similar to the one in the picture, and only half of the print is generated. The TANK was replaced less than a month ago, and I have also checked the bottom of the tank. What could be the reas… --- ## [Part stuck to the build platform](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/part-stuck-to-the-build-platform/46262)
**Author:** [@ebyaliy](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ebyaliy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/part-stuck-to-the-build-platform/46262 "2026-04-16T02:28:17Z")
Greetings, I have a couple of problems with my recent prints. Using: Grey V4.1 in Formlabs 3B printer, Default settings, 0.100 thickness. The first couple of versions of this part came out OK and were somewhat flexibl… --- ## [Form 3 Poor Build Plate Adherence and Print Failure](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-poor-build-plate-adherence-and-print-failure/46218)
**Author:** [@minaschaafsma](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/minaschaafsma)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-poor-build-plate-adherence-and-print-failure/46218 "2026-04-01T15:32:28Z")
Hello - I’m running into an issue with my Form 3 and hoping someone here has seen this before. I’m getting complete print failures with both Tough 1500 and Grey Pro resins. Nothing is adhering to the build plate at all,… --- ## [How to Anonymize or Delete Print History in Dashboard?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/how-to-anonymize-or-delete-print-history-in-dashboard/35909)
**Author:** [@csahagun](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/csahagun)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/how-to-anonymize-or-delete-print-history-in-dashboard/35909 "2026-02-25T00:45:59Z")
I have a Form 3 that will be shared among multiple users. Due to some external contracting constraints, I need to be sure that each user isn’t seeing what the others are printing. It’s OK if details like print time, re… --- ## [Print Errors Formlabs 3+](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/print-errors-formlabs-3/46069)
**Author:** [@acarignan](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/acarignan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/print-errors-formlabs-3/46069 "2026-02-18T17:19:41Z")
While printing on the Formlabs 3+ there is this repeating pattern on the prints of voids/ parallel gouges which are not influenced by the resin type or print orientation. On all the prints shown (White V4.1, Draft V2) we… --- ## [Black v4.1 prints are too thick, 2.3mm instead of 2.0mm](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/black-v4-1-prints-are-too-thick-2-3mm-instead-of-2-0mm/45947)
**Author:** [@jrowberg](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/jrowberg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/black-v4-1-prints-are-too-thick-2-3mm-instead-of-2-0mm/45947 "2026-01-26T21:21:07Z")
I have a Form 3 that I’m using to prototype a small snap-together enclosure, about 50 x 25 x 15 mm overall. As you might imagine, the snap fixtures are pretty small, with minuscule overhangs and lever arms. Before we dro… --- ## [Can't Start any Print Form3](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/cant-start-any-print-form3/45951)
**Author:** [@Mohmed](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Mohmed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/cant-start-any-print-form3/45951 "2026-01-20T09:20:29Z")
The printer was working just fine for more than 3 years. Recently, I received the error message 6/2. I disconnected and reconnected the flex cable, which resolved the error. Immediately after that, I tried to start a pri… --- ## [Error Code 137](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/error-code-137/30041)
**Author:** [@ChrisPh](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ChrisPh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/error-code-137/30041 "2026-01-14T00:47:02Z")
Hey there. Our Form 3 suddenly stopped printing with error code 137. The scraper scrapes very near to the build platform before layer one. Maybe even touches it… The some time later it reainitializes with error 137. S… --- ## [Preform Clean Install](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/preform-clean-install/45122)
**Author:** [@david\_g](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/david_g)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/preform-clean-install/45122 "2026-01-13T12:00:00Z")
Is there a process for doing a clean install of Preform? By “clean install”, I mean uninstalling ever trace of Preform on my PC and then reinstalling it. The reason I ask is that I’m having an issue with failures during… --- ## [Form 3+ Prints partially sticking to tank](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-prints-partially-sticking-to-tank/45873)
**Author:** [@JaredReabow](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/JaredReabow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-3-prints-partially-sticking-to-tank/45873 "2025-12-31T15:17:44Z")
I am printing clear resin, I have an ongoing issue where parts start sticking and then continue to stick more and more. This is a brand new tank and i have had some successful prints before this started. … --- ## [Tough 1500 Printing Separation](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-1500-printing-separation/45855)
**Author:** [@StarFlicker](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/StarFlicker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/tough-1500-printing-separation/45855 "2025-12-19T17:16:03Z")
I’ve been printing a custom chess set for a friend. I ran into some issues. This is my first time printing with Tough 1500 on my Form 3. I used a new tank, a new cartridge. Previous prints were all using really old, exp… --- ## [Weird squeak noise on each layer](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/weird-squeak-noise-on-each-layer/45806)
**Author:** [@benjaminbudzak](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/benjaminbudzak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/weird-squeak-noise-on-each-layer/45806 "2025-12-08T14:46:16Z")
Hi, when i run a print on my form 3B, i get this nasty kind of squeak noise. It seems to be coming from under the resin tank from what i can tell…any idea what might be causing it? Video included. VIDEO HERE ON DROPBOX --- ## [Mystery Nut and chipped build platform](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/mystery-nut-and-chipped-build-platform/45818)
**Author:** [@bee](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/bee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/mystery-nut-and-chipped-build-platform/45818 "2025-12-08T14:40:00Z")
Recently while adding some grease to our form 3 i discovered a square nut in the machine, but cannot see where it might come from. Additionally we noticed our build platform has a chip. it is sloppier when sliding on, bu… --- ## [The resin overflowed during the process, resulting in spillage onto the components and the base table](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/the-resin-overflowed-during-the-process-resulting-in-spillage-onto-the-components-and-the-base-table/45826)
**Author:** [@monesh\_kaneko](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/monesh_kaneko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/the-resin-overflowed-during-the-process-resulting-in-spillage-onto-the-components-and-the-base-table/45826 "2025-12-08T14:02:49Z")
hello, My printer had a major resin overflow, and the resin spilled over the stepper motor, lead screw, and some of the sensors. I also suspect that some resin may have reached the internal PCB. An entire resin tank emp… --- ## [Form3 Is dead](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form3-is-dead/45786)
**Author:** [@cdortho](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/cdortho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form3-is-dead/45786 "2025-11-28T12:57:37Z")
Anyone have any ideas what could be the issue with my form 3. LED panel is not on, the fans do not spin. I removed the back panel and see 2 green LED lights on the motherboard. I tried a hard reset which didnt work. C… [Next page](https://forum.formlabs.com/c/support-troubleshooting/form-3/35.md?page=1)