(~3mm) regardless of what the z-offset numbers say. So, for my first print, I Probe the bed, print starts, I need to adjust the nozzle closer to the bed by 3mm. I save the value then start a new print. Probe the bed, print starts, I need to adjust the nozzle 3mm closer to the bed, now the z-offset numbers say 6mm. Next print, it says 9mm.
I can reset it to zero at any time, and it has no bearing on the actual print distance. It's an ender 5 with marlin 2.1.2.5 with Octoprint on an rpi5. Using Simplify3D as my slicer.