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{ 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 your computer and powered on. 
b. Red:  The Artist 12 is powered on, but not connected to a computer.  
c. No Light:  The Artist 12 is powered off.  

(6). Brightness up 
(7). Brightness down   

Active area  

 

Image 1-2:  Active area 

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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