# \#leveling **URL:** https://forum.sovol3d.com/tag/leveling/39.md [Latest](https://forum.sovol3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sovol3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.sovol3d.com/tags.md) --- ## [Nozzle suddenly scrapes the prints, then rips PEI off the build plate](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/nozzle-suddenly-scrapes-the-prints-then-rips-pei-off-the-build-plate/10323)
**Author:** [@Brookida](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Brookida)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/nozzle-suddenly-scrapes-the-prints-then-rips-pei-off-the-build-plate/10323 "2026-09-03T23:57:41Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve been baffled by a strange behaviour from my printer for the past few days: Strange bug. Can you assist in debugging? First I’ve had an hyper-adhesion between printed PETG (HF-PETG by Jayo) and the … --- ## [SV08 Standard Homing problems, Extruder not heating, Hotend banging on bed, etc](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv08-standard-homing-problems-extruder-not-heating-hotend-banging-on-bed-etc/10346)
**Author:** [@B-Yld](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/B-Yld)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv08-standard-homing-problems-extruder-not-heating-hotend-banging-on-bed-etc/10346 "2026-09-02T18:32:27Z")
My first issue was my filament got clogged but that lead directly to my Extruder not heating up with an error code of 7 on the display, which lead me to buy a whole new Sovol SV08 All Metal High Flow Hotend Kit. My seco… --- ## [Sovol Sv04 newbie! Nozzles crashing into each other.. help](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv04-newbie-nozzles-crashing-into-each-other-help/10239)
**Author:** [@Froggygirl01](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Froggygirl01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv04-newbie-nozzles-crashing-into-each-other-help/10239 "2026-08-13T15:29:29Z")
Ok so we just bought the sv04 off a college kid I. Town… no books on it and we r new to this machine. We have a Bambu A-1 with no issues. I think I got the leveling fixes using you tube to figure that out but now when we… --- ## [Autohoming / Bedleveling not working](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/autohoming-bedleveling-not-working/10168)
**Author:** [@padawandeluxe](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/padawandeluxe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/autohoming-bedleveling-not-working/10168 "2026-07-09T03:24:07Z")
Hello everyone, I have some trouble regarding the Autohoming and leveling function. After a power fail the printer forgot the correct height of the Z Axis Nozzle. Everytime my printer will try to home / level the plate … --- ## [Sovol SV08 leveling weirdness](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv08-leveling-weirdness/10194)
**Author:** [@toustr](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/toustr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv08-leveling-weirdness/10194 "2026-07-08T16:38:04Z")
Hello, I’ve got my SV08 last Friday, and so far it was okay with the white PLA that came with the printer. I did have some issues with the autoleveling going way too low, but after doing a probe calibration and retrying … --- ## [Bad first layers maybe are not your fault. Here's why](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bad-first-layers-maybe-are-not-your-fault-heres-why/10159)
**Author:** [@KoizumiChineko](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/KoizumiChineko)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bad-first-layers-maybe-are-not-your-fault-heres-why/10159 "2026-07-02T09:06:18Z")
Hello I got my MAX in September 2025 and since day zero I had inconsistent first layers. Here is my topic from 2025 First layer cumulative X Y error (same pattern on first layer are common problem with MAX owners) Sinc… --- ## [Inconsistent first layer across bed (right side see-through) + bed mesh looks “off” even after heat soak](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/inconsistent-first-layer-across-bed-right-side-see-through-bed-mesh-looks-off-even-after-heat-soak/9334)
**Author:** [@mooseprinter](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mooseprinter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/inconsistent-first-layer-across-bed-right-side-see-through-bed-mesh-looks-off-even-after-heat-soak/9334 "2026-05-25T16:01:23Z")
Hey everyone, looking for advice from other SV08 Max owners. I’ve had my SV08 Max for a while, and I keep running into inconsistent first layer issues specifically when printing parts that use most of the bed area. P… --- ## [My Bed Mesh is not compensating for the bed offsets](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/my-bed-mesh-is-not-compensating-for-the-bed-offsets/10029)
**Author:** [@DDeGagne](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/DDeGagne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/my-bed-mesh-is-not-compensating-for-the-bed-offsets/10029 "2026-05-21T20:17:42Z")
So my bed is not flat. No surprise. But the problem is the bed mesh, which is supposed to compensate for that is not working. I’ve been through the configurations, and they all seem right. Any suggestions? As you can… --- ## [Warped Bed Question](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637)
**Author:** [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637 "2026-04-25T05:58:30Z")
Hello everyone, I just received the SV06 ACE, which is my 2nd printer after an A1 mini. So far everything looks great and I was able to quickly print objects. However, when printing a large PLA first-layer sheet I notic… --- ## [Sv04 keeps losing its mesh](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv04-keeps-losing-its-mesh/9413)
**Author:** [@ehelz](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/ehelz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv04-keeps-losing-its-mesh/9413 "2026-04-05T18:42:15Z")
I’ve recently updated my sv04 to firmwear 1.15.5 and it was working fine. Then during a print I got a blob of death. Fixed that no problem. The issue no is that every time I level my bed after a reboot or even if I leave… --- ## [Sovol Eddy probe crashing into build plate during calibration](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-eddy-probe-crashing-into-build-plate-during-calibration/9835)
**Author:** [@mnester](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mnester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-eddy-probe-crashing-into-build-plate-during-calibration/9835 "2026-04-03T02:25:28Z")
I have 2 SV08s with the eddy probe from Sovol and one of them is exhibiting this very weird behavior where the unit will home and do the quad gantry leveling but when it comes to the following eddy calibration, the gantr… --- ## [Auto homing and mainsail error on Sovol sv 07](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/auto-homing-and-mainsail-error-on-sovol-sv-07/9799)
**Author:** [@MayPrinting](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/MayPrinting)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/auto-homing-and-mainsail-error-on-sovol-sv-07/9799 "2026-03-27T06:01:59Z")
Hello everyone, because of an firmware error I had to flash my Sovol sv 07. (Mainboard and Klipper screen.) Now after the flash, when I try to home the printer the Print Head doesn’t stop moving on the X-Axis. (Y-Axis w… --- ## [The Z-axis stepper motor temperature is too high](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/the-z-axis-stepper-motor-temperature-is-too-high/9696)
**Author:** [@qinwei](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/qinwei)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/the-z-axis-stepper-motor-temperature-is-too-high/9696 "2026-03-14T20:23:29Z")
I have a new issue. The Z-axis stepper motor gets extremely hot. After a few dozen minutes of printing, the bottom of the motor becomes so hot that I can’t touch it with my hand. I tried adjusting the voltage, and also … --- ## [Issues after installing upgrades on my Sovol SV01](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/issues-after-installing-upgrades-on-my-sovol-sv01/7966)
**Author:** [@Pr1vateJoker](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Pr1vateJoker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/issues-after-installing-upgrades-on-my-sovol-sv01/7966 "2026-03-12T22:46:01Z")
Hello everyone, I have owned a Sovol SV01 for a long time and am generally very happy with my printer. After some time, I replaced the original mainboard with the silent mainboard, which worked perfectly. A while late… --- ## [🛠️ Tips for a Perfect First Layer on the Sovol SV06 Ace](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/tips-for-a-perfect-first-layer-on-the-sovol-sv06-ace/7335)
**Author:** [@tverdyy](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/tverdyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/tips-for-a-perfect-first-layer-on-the-sovol-sv06-ace/7335 "2026-03-10T22:48:51Z")
After extensive testing, I found some tricks that significantly improved my first layer. I’m sharing them in case they help others too. :soap: 1. Proper Bed Cleaning Avoid using isopropyl alcohol. Instead: Use a soft … --- ## [Taco bed (new style)](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/taco-bed-new-style/9697)
**Author:** [@H2026](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/H2026)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/taco-bed-new-style/9697 "2026-03-08T18:12:02Z")
Hi, I have some issues with the print bed of my new SV08. I got it in January 2026 and it looks different from the older ones I saw on printables and forums. See attached picture. It has factory installed springs at th… --- ## [Taco bed](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/taco-bed/9681)
**Author:** [@Mickfb](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Mickfb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/taco-bed/9681 "2026-03-02T06:04:28Z")
Hi all. I am thinking of buying the Sovol sv08 and I see a lot of people have problems about the heat bed not being level (Taco). Is this a deal breaker or am I just overreacting to this. I have been using Bambu printe… --- ## [Bed mesh height calibration issue](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bed-mesh-height-calibration-issue/9653)
**Author:** [@qinwei](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/qinwei)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bed-mesh-height-calibration-issue/9653 "2026-02-25T21:08:49Z")
My new printer has a problem with bed leveling. When I unboxed it, the print bed was lower in the center by default. I was able to mostly correct it by raising the four center mounting screws (I added four 1 mm spacers). … --- ## [SV04 Bed Leveling - back left corner will not lower enough to allow clearance under the nozzle](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv04-bed-leveling-back-left-corner-will-not-lower-enough-to-allow-clearance-under-the-nozzle/9658)
**Author:** [@rhhollin](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/rhhollin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv04-bed-leveling-back-left-corner-will-not-lower-enough-to-allow-clearance-under-the-nozzle/9658 "2026-02-23T18:21:37Z")
I have used this printer for months with only minor issues, able to level the bed to get decent prints. I recently had to replace the right hot end, and while re-calibrating the printer had an issue. I did not get the ca… --- ## [\[SovolSV08\] Can't perform Z-Offset calibration in machine after installing 0.200mm nozzle](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovolsv08-cant-perform-z-offset-calibration-in-machine-after-installing-0-200mm-nozzle/9621)
**Author:** [@fpdummy](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/fpdummy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovolsv08-cant-perform-z-offset-calibration-in-machine-after-installing-0-200mm-nozzle/9621 "2026-02-15T19:04:14Z")
Hi everyone, I recently got the 0.2mm nozzle to print more detailed stuff but so far I have not been able to print anything, as I can’t do the Z Offset Calibration. Every time I try to perform the calibration, I get the… --- ## [Bed not level only in one area](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bed-not-level-only-in-one-area/9534)
**Author:** [@njxray16](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/njxray16)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/bed-not-level-only-in-one-area/9534 "2026-02-13T01:40:07Z")
Hello, I purchased an SV06 plus ACE a few weeks ago and have been really enjoying it. On large, flat prints, it appears the extruder keeps running into the print, but only on the rear right side quadrant. I’ve adjusted t… --- ## [SV07 Printer bed will not level](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv07-printer-bed-will-not-level/8131)
**Author:** [@PengiunPreferred](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/PengiunPreferred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv07-printer-bed-will-not-level/8131 "2025-11-09T03:18:54Z")
Hi, I have had my SV07 working well for many months. Recently, the hot end began lightly scraping the print bed on one side (the right when looking from the front). This causes the first layer to fail. I have reset the… --- ## [Sovol SV06 Ace - Heightmap Question](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv06-ace-heightmap-question/8905)
**Author:** [@SaltyGinger](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/SaltyGinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-sv06-ace-heightmap-question/8905 "2025-10-28T15:18:27Z")
Hi! I discovered that the heightmap helps with bed adhesion. How often do I need to do the heightmap? I have read I should do one before every print. Is that accurate? --- ## [Z-offset smooth vs textured plate](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/z-offset-smooth-vs-textured-plate/8916)
**Author:** [@Print-Dept](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Print-Dept)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/z-offset-smooth-vs-textured-plate/8916 "2025-10-26T10:45:16Z")
Is there a trick to getting good adhesion on the textured PEI plate? I can get good adhesion on the smooth plate with easy removal of brim and skirt using a probe Z-offset of 1.90. However, that just floats over the te… --- ## [Quest for a good HeightMap - Change Bed Size to 300X](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/quest-for-a-good-heightmap-change-bed-size-to-300x/8454)
**Author:** [@regnullify](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/regnullify)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/quest-for-a-good-heightmap-change-bed-size-to-300x/8454 "2025-10-20T23:06:15Z")
I bought a used SV08 a couple days ago and it’s been a trial. It was used and a preorder model. The HeightMap looked like a ski slope and had a range over 3mm. It was high in the back and low in the front with extreme p… --- ## [Issues with first layer on Sovol SV06 Plus ACE](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/issues-with-first-layer-on-sovol-sv06-plus-ace/8704)
**Author:** [@mango](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mango)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/issues-with-first-layer-on-sovol-sv06-plus-ace/8704 "2025-10-20T20:46:38Z")
Hi Everyone, I am having some problems with the first layer on my Sovol SV06 Plus ACE. I got it last week, and I am quite new to this. The Benchy printed fine, but I noticed the first layer is very stringy and the line… --- ## [SV04 will not home or lower gantry - Latest on long list of issues](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv04-will-not-home-or-lower-gantry-latest-on-long-list-of-issues/3010)
**Author:** [@macs](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/macs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv04-will-not-home-or-lower-gantry-latest-on-long-list-of-issues/3010 "2025-10-18T12:21:46Z")
Received the printer April 20th and still have not made a succesful print. I have resisted posting and tried to work these issues through support but i seem to be getting nowhere. I have pulled this thing apart so many t… --- ## [Z-offset constantly off by -0.1mm](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/z-offset-constantly-off-by-0-1mm/8804)
**Author:** [@maker](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/maker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/z-offset-constantly-off-by-0-1mm/8804 "2025-10-15T09:41:16Z")
My Z offset is consistently too high by about 0.1 mm on every first layer. No matter how many times I calibrate, the nozzle always sits just a bit above where it should be. Troubleshooting so far: Verified with GET\_P… --- ## [How to make auto leveling work in Prusa Slicer](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/how-to-make-auto-leveling-work-in-prusa-slicer/8615)
**Author:** [@BrNcO](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/BrNcO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/how-to-make-auto-leveling-work-in-prusa-slicer/8615 "2025-08-31T21:22:42Z")
Good day everyone! I would like to ask for an assistance with figuring out how to make “BED\_MESH\_CALIBRATE ADAPTIVE=1” work in Prusa Slicer. When I call for START\_PRINT in Prusa slicer, it cleans nozzle normally but wh… --- ## [SV07+ z offset woes](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv07-z-offset-woes/8574)
**Author:** [@ddowell](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/ddowell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sv07-z-offset-woes/8574 "2025-08-21T19:11:33Z")
I had a failed print due to head wobble on the extruder. I did research, figured out the eccentric adjustment for the wheels, and recalibrated both the z-tilt, offset, and bed mesh. did a test print and the nozzle start… [Next page](https://forum.sovol3d.com/tag/leveling/39.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=leveling)