Auto Leveling Failed
Anycubic 3D Printer (FDM)
Severity: ModerateWhat Does This Error Mean?
Auto Leveling Failed on the Anycubic Kobra means the leveling probe could not complete its measurement. The probe may be dirty, the bed may be too far off level, or there is a wiring issue. Clean the probe and manually pre-level the bed.
Affected Models
- Anycubic Kobra 2
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Max
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro
- Anycubic Kobra Neo
Common Causes
- Probe tip dirty or obstructed
- Bed too far from level for auto-leveling to compensate
- Probe wiring loose or damaged
- Probe hit a clip or obstacle on the bed
- Z-offset completely wrong
How to Fix It
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Clean the leveling probe sensor.
Wipe the probe tip with a dry cloth. Filament strings or dust can interfere with the sensor.
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Manually pre-level the bed using the adjustment knobs.
Auto leveling compensates for small variations, not major tilt. Get the bed roughly level first, then run auto-leveling.
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Remove any clips or obstructions from the probing area.
Binder clips holding the bed surface can be in the probe's path. Make sure the probe points are all on the build surface.
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Check the probe wiring connection.
Make sure the probe cable is securely connected to the mainboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Kobra use BLTouch or its own probe?
The Anycubic Kobra series uses Anycubic's own LeviQ auto-leveling system. It probes 25+ points automatically before each print.
Do I still need to adjust the Z-offset?
Yes. Auto leveling handles bed tilt and warping. The Z-offset fine-tunes the nozzle-to-bed distance for the first layer.