# Prints not sticking to platform, and now error 41 **URL:** \ **Category:** Form 2\ **Created:** [October 12, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403 "2017-10-12T18:39:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![harmonylab](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3ab097/32.png) [@harmonylab](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/harmonylab)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403/1 "2017-10-12T18:39:49Z")
printer has been having a ton of problems lately. mostly the issue was prints not sticking to the platform, and after trying to print with new resin, tank and platform, I’m getting error 41. always during layer 1. factory reset did nothing. this is extremely frustrating. can anyone help? ---
**Author:** ![gjgomes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47774/32.png) [@gjgomes](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/gjgomes)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403/2 "2017-10-12T21:22:56Z")
> [@Stops build, "Re Initialiser printer" returns to start position, Error code 41](http://forum.formlabs.com/t/stops-build-re-initialiser-printer-returns-to-start-position-error-code-41/15398): > > Updated to latest software and firmware. Now shuts down after a few minutes flashes up on screen “initializing printer” then returns to start position showing Failed and error code 41. Using formlabs Castable resin Ran hundreds of prints no problem then broke after updates. re installed old software got it working for a while but after firmware update nothing. Unable to re install old firmware. Best I got was 12 layers then re initialized printer. Ran multiple builds and no luck. ---
**Author:** ![Denis\_Murphy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3be4f8/32.png) [@Denis\_Murphy](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Denis_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403/3 "2017-10-12T22:33:28Z")
I had same error. 10 minute job to re seat loose galvanometer and working fine now. Contact support for how to sheets. ---
**Author:** ![kevinduhe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/kevinduhe/32/7999_2.png) [@kevinduhe](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/kevinduhe)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403/4 "2017-10-12T22:36:06Z")
There are several posts about error 41 on the forum. While I cannot help directly, search in the upper right corner for “error 41” There are many posts regarding this error. IIRC correctly the printer is having trouble reading the galvanometers and the machine needs to be serviced. ---
**Author:** ![rclaborne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/rclaborne/32/8369_2.png) [@rclaborne](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/rclaborne)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2017, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403/5 "2017-10-13T01:36:20Z")
> [@harmonylab](#): > > mostly the issue was prints not sticking to the platform Clean the platform with IPA then scrub it in one direction with a stainless steel brush (hard). Clean with IPA. Do this every time before a print. No failures. ---
**Author:** ![gjgomes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47774/32.png) [@gjgomes](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/gjgomes)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403/6 "2017-10-13T14:20:21Z")
I agree this would give you great adhesion but you shouldn’t need to do that before every print. You should always check the platform for debris and burrs but I would only use a brush if you feel something off. I only wipe with IPA when changing resins or after say 5-10 prints and I want to check for burrs. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/formlabs/original/3X/5/b/5bc2bdf993ff27c2e0eecab5010b25626fbb327a.png) [@system](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/prints-not-sticking-to-platform-and-now-error-41/15403/7 "2017-10-27T14:20:24Z")
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