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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. 

In such a system, this product could negatively affect other electronic devices and could malfunction due to the 
effect of those devices.

  

Turn the power off in areas where use of electronic devices is prohibited.  

Turn the power off your tablet when onboard an aircraft or in any other location where use of electronic devices is 
prohibited, otherwise it may negatively affect other electronic devices in the area.  
Unplug the USB connector from this product and turn the power off. 

Keep the product away from infants and young children. 

Accessories to this gadget may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep all accessories away from infants and 
young children. 

 

CAUTION 

Do not place this product on unstable surfaces. 

Avoid placing this product on unstable, tilted surfaces or any locations exposed to excessive vibrations. This may 
cause the tablet to fall or impact surfaces which can result in damage and/or malfunction to the tablet. 

Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. 

Do not place heavy objects on the product. Do not step on, or place your body weight on this product as this may 
cause damage. 

Avoid extreme high or low-temperature exposure to the XP-Pen tablet. 

Do not store this product in areas that drop below 5

 or above 40

. Avoid locations with excessive temperature 

fluctuations. This may result in damage to the product and its components. 

Do not disassemble  

Do not disassemble or modify this product. Doing so may expose you to heat, fire, electric shock and injury. 
Disassembling the product will void your warranty. 

Do not use alcohol for cleaning 

Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or other mineral solvents that may discolor and cause deterioration to the 
product. 

Do not expose to water  

Be cautious of water and all liquids that may be near the tablet. Exposure to water or liquid could damage the 
product. 

 

CAUTION 

Avoid placing metallic objects and especially magnetic objects on the tablet. 

Placing metallic and/or magnetic objects on this product during operation may cause malfunction or permanent 
damage. 

Do not strike the pen against hard objects. 

Striking the pen against hard objects can cause damage to the pen. 

Avoid gripping the pen too tightly, and DO NOT use excessive weight/pressure on the Express Key button and 
pen. 

The stylus pen is a high-precision instrument. Avoid pressing too tightly on the Express Key button, and keep any 
objects from covering the pen to avoid potential damage. Keep the pen away from areas of high dust, contaminants, 
or any particulate matter that can effect or damage the pen. 

 

Limitation of Liability 

1. XP-Pen shall in no event be liable for damages resulting from fires or earthquakes, including those caused by third 

parties and those arising from user misuse, abuse or neglect. 

2. XP- Pen shall in no event be liable for incidental damages- including but not limited to loss of business income, 

interruption of business activities, corruption or loss of data – that arise from use or failure to use this product 
correctly. 

3. XP- Pen shall in no event be liable for damage resulting from uses not documented in this manual. 
4. XP- Pen shall in no event be liable for damages or malfunction arising from the connection to other devices or use 

of third party software. 

Summary of Contents for Artist 12

Page 1: ...Graphic Pen Display Artist 12 Manual Windows 10 8 7 and Mac 10 8 or above www xp pen com...

Page 2: ...t disassemble Do not disassemble or modify this product Doing so may expose you to heat fire electric shock and injury Disassembling the product will void your warranty Do not use alcohol for cleaning...

Page 3: ...2 Contents I Product Overview Overview Working area II Connecting the Artist 12 III Driver Installation Windows Mac IV Driver Settings UI Windows Mac V Driver Uninstall Windows Mac VI FAQ...

Page 4: ...ed language is not supported I Product Overview Overview Image 1 1 Overview 1 Display Working area 2 Express keys 3 Touch bar 4 USB port 5 Status indicator light a Blue The Artist 12 is connected to y...

Page 5: ...ny antivirus or firewall software and close any non essential background software before beginning the installation Some software such as OneDrive and Dropbox may monopolize important files and preven...

Page 6: ...Screen to 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 Ima...

Page 7: ...ou 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...

Page 8: ...the Arrangement tab you may choose to Mirror Displays With Mirror Displays enabled both monitors resolutions should be set to 1920x1080 7 1 Open Finder Applications Touch Tablet Pen Tablet Setting 7...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...xerted 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 Gene...

Page 11: ...When you complete setting up your barrel buttons and shortcut keys click the OK button to save and exit the tablet settings menu first Image 4 7 Export Profile Image 4 8 Import Profile 1 6 Windows Ink...

Page 12: ...strokes 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 yo...

Page 13: ...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 choic...

Page 14: ...Calibration The Calibration tab allows you to set up calibration for your tablet Image 4 15 Calibration 1 9 Display Setting a Color Temperature Use to adjust the Artist 12 s color balance b User Use...

Page 15: ...d to function efficiently in other software To open the Artist 12 s driver settings open Finder Applications PenTabletSetting Driver UI Image 4 18 Tablet Setting 1 1 Pen Image 4 19 Mac UI a In this ta...

Page 16: ...tion 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 table...

Page 17: ...ystrokes 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 To calibrate click Calibration and follow the...

Page 18: ...en 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 Latest driver releases can b...

Page 19: ...er installed successfully a After installing the driver the Artist 12 s driver icon should be visible in your system tray on the bottom right of your screen Windows OS and desktop Pen input will contr...

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