How to set z-offset via Octoprint?

[stewl]

I use OctPrint all the time and detailed how I do Z leveling in this post.

Using the Z probe to set bed hight rather than just bed level

On a “standard printer” the Z probe is used every time you print to check ”where the bed is”, you add on the Z offset, the distance between the sensor and the nozzle from the M851 value to put the nozzle at exactly the same height every time you print. This is a very consistent process and takes into account any movement/slop or change in the printer frames or structure every time you print. Snapmaker bed position is measured by the user when they manually set the nozzle height during the final…