diff --git a/macros/idex/vaoc.cfg b/macros/idex/vaoc.cfg
index 97c2d3fe..3aed6301 100644
--- a/macros/idex/vaoc.cfg
+++ b/macros/idex/vaoc.cfg
@@ -622,6 +622,9 @@ gcode:
 		_VAOC_ENSURE_CONTROL_POINT_WITHIN_EXPECTED_CAMERA_POS
 		_VAOC_ENSURE_FILAMENTS_ARE_NOT_LOADED
 
+		# save current toolhead position in case user has changed it 
+		_VAOC_SET_TOOL
+
 		# automated toolhead z-offset calibration
 		{% set act_z = printer.toolhead.position.z|float %}
 		_VAOC_LOAD_TOOL T={default_toolhead} AUTO_TEMP_OFFSET=True