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XP-PEN Artist 12 Manual

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Graphic Pen Display
Artist 12 Manual
Windows 10, 8, 7 and Mac 10.8 or above
www. xp-pen. com

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  • Page 1 Graphic Pen Display Artist 12 Manual Windows 10, 8, 7 and Mac 10.8 or above www. xp-pen. com...
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions This manual uses the following symbols to ensure that the XP-PEN Tablet is used correctly and safely. Be sure to read and observe the Safety Precautions. Do not use this product in a control system area that requires a high degree of safety and reliability.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents I. Product Overview Overview Working area II. Connecting the Artist 12 III. Driver Installation Windows IV. Driver Settings UI Windows V. Driver Uninstall Windows VI. FAQ...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Thank you for purchasing the XP-Pen tablet. Our product user manual currently supports English, Russian, Japanese, German, Korean, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. We apologize if your preferred language is not supported. { I. Product Overview } Overview Image 1-1: Overview (1).

  • Page 5: Connecting The Artist

    If your tablet displays a “No Signal” error message: (a). Unplug the Artist 12’s HDMI and USB cords, then plug them back in. If possible test out different USB or HDMI ports. Ensure that each cord is connected well. Reboot your computer, then turn the Artist 12 off and back on.

  • Page 6: Mac

    Monitor 2, then apply and exit. Image 3-1: Current Screen Note: To use Paint Tool Sai (SAI) with the Artist 12, please open your computer’s Display settings and set “Size to text, apps, etc” to 100%. Image 3-2: Display setting (1).
  • Page 7 Image 3-3: Mac driver (4). If you run into the error message below, please complete the following steps. Image 3-4: Unidentified developer a. Open “System Preferences,” then “Security & Privacy”. Image 3-5: Security & Privacy b. Click “Open Anyway” button. Image 3-6: Open Anyway...
  • Page 8 (7.1) Open [Finder] > [Applications] > [Touch Tablet] > [Pen Tablet Setting]. (7.2) In the Monitor tab, set Monitor Mapping to Artist 12. (8). With Mirror Displays disabled, set your Artist 12’s resolution to 1920x1080. (8.1) Open [Finder] > [Applications] > [Touch Tablet] > [Pen Tablet Setting].

  • Page 9: Driver Settings Ui

    { IV. Driver Settings UI } Notes: (a). The Artist 12’s shortcut keys are designed to work with US English keyboards. Keys may not function correctly with the other keyboard languages. (b). By default, the Artist 12 express keys are mapped to standard Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. Keys can be customized to function efficiently in other software.
  • Page 10 Current Pen Pressure shows the current pressure level being exerted on your tablet and can be used to test pen pressure. Image 4-4: Click Sensitivity & Current Pen Pressure 1.3. Current Screen The Artist 12 may be configured for use with single or dual monitors. Generally, this should be set to “Monitor1” or Monitor 2.” Image 4-5: Current Screen 1.4.
  • Page 11 Image 4-6: Mouse Mode 1.5. Import & Export Profiles You can use the Import & Export Profile function to save/load your barrel buttons and shortcut keys setting. Note: When you complete setting up your barrel buttons and shortcut keys, click the OK button to save and exit the tablet settings menu first.
  • Page 12 1.7. Express Keys Setting In this tab, you may edit the functions of the Artsit 12’s shortcut keys. Use the “Definition” option to program custom keystrokes. Disable express keys: When you enable it, all of the express keys function will be disabled. Hide hints: When you enable it and press any express key, the message will not popup on the bottom of your screen.
  • Page 13 Image 4-12: Touch bar Note: You can set each shortcut key for different software. a. Click the “+” button to go to Select Program tab. Image 4-13: Select Program b. You can choose Default or use Browse to select your choice of software.
  • Page 14 1.9. Display Setting a. Color Temperature: Use to adjust the Artist 12’s color balance. b. User: Use to adjust red, green and blue color levels on the Artist 12’s display. Brightness and contrast can also be adjusted here. c. Rotate: You may rotate the Artist 12’s display in this tab.

  • Page 15: Mac

    Image 4-17: XP-Pen logo Notes: (a). The Artist 12’s shortcut keys are designed to work with US English keyboards. Keys may not function correctly with the other keyboard languages. (b). By default, the Artist 12 express keys are mapped to standard Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. Keys can be customized to function efficiently in other software.
  • Page 16 You can use the Import & Export Profile function to save/load your barrel buttons and shortcut keys setting. Image 4-20: Export configuration file Image 4-21: Import configuration file 1.3. Monitor The “Monitor” tab allows you to configure your tablet for use Main monitor (monitor1) or Artist 12 (monitor2). Image 4-22: Monitor...
  • Page 17 1.4. Express Keys In the Express Keys tab, you may choose your preferred functions for the Artist 12’s shortcut keys. Use the “Reset Customer Defined” option to program custom keystrokes. Image 4-23: Express Keys Image 4-24: Action Setting 1.5. Calibration The Calibration tab allows you to calibrate your tablet or rotate your display.

  • Page 18: Driver Uninstall

    Open [Finder]→ [Application]→ [Pen Tablet], then click “Uninstall Pen Tablet” and follow the on-screen instructions. Image 5-1: Mac uninstall NOTE: When attempting to reinstall the Artist 12 driver, be sure to reboot your computer after the uninstall is complete. { VI. FAQ } 1. Where can I download the latest Artist 12 driver? a.
  • Page 19 If you can’t test the pen pressure, please uninstall the driver and reboot. Make sure your computer login account has Administrator authority. e. The Artist 12 supports plug and play, please test your stylus pens function before reinstalling the driver. If you have control, please disable your antivirus then go to the XP-Pen website to download the latest driver.

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