XPPen Artist 10 2nd Gen Display Tablet 10.1 Inch Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: XPPEN

Table of Contents

Introduction
Product Overview
Included with your product
Connection
Product Settings
Introduction to Drive
Device Settings
Work Area
Pen Display
Application
Shortcut Keys
Driver settings
Driver Uninstallation
FAQs
References
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XPPen Artist 10 2nd Gen Display Tablet 10.1 Inch Instruction Manual

Introduction

overview

Thank you for choosing XPPen Artist 2nd drawing display. This user manual is specially designed to detail the product’s functions and features. Please read this manual before using the product to ensure safe and proper use. Due to the latest product improvements, content may differ from the final product andis subject to change without prior notice.

Note: The pictures in the User Manual are for reference only. The User Manual
supplied with the device may vary depending on the model.

Product Overview

Lanyard hole
Shortcut key
Display/Work area
Power key
Indicator light
a. Press the power key to turn on the device. The indicator light will remain blue whenthe device is on. Press the power key again to turn off the device.
b. The indicator light will turn and stay orange when the device is in standby mode.
c. To switch to drawing tablet mode, press the power key and hold for 3 seconds. Theindicator light will blink blue and orange. Press the power key again to returntonormal mode. 6. + / ‒ key
Full-featured USB-C port
3-in-1 USB-C port * Image is for illustrative purposes only. The positions and number of shortcut keys may vary from model to model.

Included with your product

Drawing Display
Stylus
Pen Clip
Pen Nibs
Power Adapter
3-in-1 USB Cable
Power Extension Cord
Cleaning Cloth
Anti-slip Gloves
Quick Guide

Connection

You can connect the device to your computer via the following methods. Connect the USB-A end to your

computer to supply power to the device（A
Connection
If the power supply is insufficient, the screen of the drawing display will blink. At this moment, connect the red USB-A end to another USB port of your computer, or to power adapter and power supply( B).

Power adaptors for some models are sold separately. Please purchase them if necessary or use other
adaptors

Connect via USB-C Cable

USB-C cable is sold separately. Please purchase it if necessary. Connect to Android phone or tablet: To check compatible phone models, please visit our website.
Connection

Power adaptors and USB-C cables for some models are sold separately. Please purchase them if
necessary or use other power adaptors

Note:

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC

Compatibility

Windows 7 or later
Mac OS X 10.10 or later
Android (USB3.1 DP1.2)
Chrome OS 88 or later
Linux

Product Settings

Driver Installation

To ensure the device wroks properly, please install the driver before using. Please download the driver suitable for your product model fromXPPen website (https://www.xp-pen.com).

Notes:

Before installing the driver, please turn off all antivirus software and graphics software.
Uninstall drivers (if any) for other drawing displays/tablets before the installation.
Restart your computer after the installation is completed.
For the best performance for your device, we recommend you install thelatest driver.

Windows：

Unzip file. Run the “exe” file as administrator, and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Mac：

Unzip file. Run the “dmg” file and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Geosystem Preference -> Security & Privacy -> Accessibility settings and click the lock icon in the lower left corner to unlock the settings. Tick the checkbox on the left of the Pen Table Driver application to enable accessibility. Then click the lock icon to lock the settings.

If there is no PenTablet_Driver on the list, go to Library -> Application Support ->PenDriver to add the driver manually

Linux:

Deb: Enter command sudor dpkg -i. Drag the installation file to the window and xacuti the command;
Rpm : Enter command sudor rpm -i. Drag the installation file to the window ande xacuti the command

Tag.gz: Unzip file. Enter command sudo. Drag install.sh to the window and executecommand.

Introduction to Drive

The driver will run automatically after being installed. If it does not run automatically, go to the driver folder to run it manually. Windows: Start -> Pen tablet

Mac: Application -> XP-Pen Pen Table t Pro -> Pen Tablet

If the device is not connected or the connection fails, you can see the following prompt.

In this case, try to restart your computer or the driver, or contact our services ta if for support.

If the device is connected to your computer successfully, the device image and name will be displayed in the upper left corner of the driver

You can connect up to 3 devices via the driver at the same time. Customize specific device’s settings after switching to that device, and all changes made will only applytothat device.

Configuration saving:

After changing the configuration, click the “Store” button in the lower left corner of the driver interface, otherwise, the modified configuration is valid only for the time it is currently in use.

Device Settings

Introduction to Drive

Screen

You can set the drawing display functions, including:

Work Area
Pen Settings
Shortcut Keys
- Functions may vary depending on the model.

Work Area

Go to Work Area and define the mapping between the device’s work area andthescreen display area.

You can set the mapping between the display area of the current screen andthedevice.

If multiple monitors are used in duplicate mode, the work area of the devicewill bemapped to all monitors.

When the pen moves in the work area, the cursor onall monitors will move at the same time.

If multiple monitors are used in extend mode, go to the monitor tabs to select oneof the monitors that the work area of the device will be mapped to. XPPen drawingdisplay is selected by default.

There are two available options to set the screen mapping area:

Set full screen: After you select it, the device will be mapped to the wholeareaof the selected monitor.
Customize screen area: There are three ways to customize the screen area:
- a) Drag to select an area: Drag the cursor from one point to another on thescreen.
- b) Use the cursor to select an area: Select “Click to set screen area”, thenclickthe upper left corner position and lower right corner position to select onthescreen.
- c) Coordinates: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxesforX, Y, W and H.
Identify: Identify all connected monitors. The numeric identifier will be displayedinthe lower left corner of each monitor.
Calibration: Hold the stylus in your usual way and click the center of theredcrosson the monitor to calibrate the offset between the stylus and the cursor.

Pen Display

You can set the work area of current device here. The driver enables three waystoset the work area of the device.

Full area: The whole work area of the device is available.
Customize active area : There are three ways to customize the work area.
- Drag to select an area: Drag the cursor from one point to another onthedevice.
- Use the pen to select an area: Select “Click to set active area”, thenusestylusto click the upper left corner position and lower right corner position on your
  device.
- Coordinates: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxesforX, Y, W and H.
Proportion: Scale your device’s work area and selected display area proportionately. For example: After selecting proportion, if your draw a circle on the device, acirclewill appear on the screen, but some part of the work area may not be used. But if you don’t choose the proportion and draw a circle, then the circle may changeintoan ellipse on the screen.

Rotation

You can set the device to 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° clockwise for use. Left- handed mode: Rotate 180°.

Display settings (for Windows only):

Color temperature: The driver enables five modes, i.e., 5000K, 6500K (default), 7500K, 9300K, and USER. In the USER mode, color temperature can be customized by adjusting the R, G and B values. Brightness, Contrast: Slide the corresponding slider to adjust the brightness and contrast.

Pen settings

When the stylus is within the Work Area, the device will recognize the stylus andaddit to the driver. The stylus used should be compatible with the device.

Application

The driver allows you to set pen keys, shortcut keys and roller/touch functions for specified application.
Pen settings

Select an application from the list of applications at the top of the driver, tick the application, and then customize its pen keys, shortcut keys and roller/touch functions. For example, if you select an application and change its configuration in the driver, the change is valid only when you use the application. When you switch to another application, the driver will recognize it automatically. You can add up to 7 applications.

Click the + icon on the top right of the application bar to open the application list;
Select an application to be added from the running applications or click Browsetoadd from the installed applications;
Click “OK” to add the selected application;
Select an added application, and click the – icon on the top right of the applicationbar to delete the application.

If you select all other applications, it will apply to other customized applications

Pen settings

Click “Customize” in the drop-down menu to go to shortcut key settings and customizepen key functions. Before setting shortcut key functions, tick to select any of the options under Keyboard, Mouse Control, Others, and Run Application. Keyboard:

You can set keyboard shortcut, for example, set it as “Alt+A” in 3D MAX, sothealignment tool can be used.
Shortcut key settings

You can set a combination of multiple keys such as Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. Whenyoupress the combination key, the set shortcut keys will all run once. Windows (Command): You can add a combination key containing systemkey, for
example: to enter Win(Cmd)+Shift+3, you can press Shift+3 and the driver will bring the system key

Mouse Control:

You can set mouse control and keyboard combination key. For example, if you select Shift and Left Click, shortcut actions are enabled in the software that supports this combination key.

Other :

Precision mode: It limits the work area to a small area. This function allows outdraw more precisely in the area. Run Application:

Run the selected application. Customized name:

You can customize the name of the current key settings. Pressure settings:

The sensitivity of pressure can be adjusted by adjusting the Output and PenPressurecurve or moving the slider on the progress bar. Current pressure can test your current pen pressure.
Pen settings

Mouse mode:

When you move your pen out of the work area, the cursor will stay where you leave, which is like operating a mouse. Select the mode and you can adjust the speed of the cursor on your device. If you do not select the mode, the pen mode applies by default. Windows Ink (for Windows only):

Windows supports the handwriting function. If you need to use this functioning Microsoft Office/ White board or other software, do not turn it off.

Shortcut Keys

The number of keys varies from model to model. Please refer to the actual product.
Shortcut Keys

Customize:

Click “Customize” in the drop-down menu to customize key functions. The settingsteps are the same as pen key settings (see Pen settings).

steps are the same as pen key settings (see Pen settings). Driver settings

Driver settings

Disable Shortcut Keys:

Disable the functions and prompts of all keys of the device. Disable Message:

When you press a key, no key message will be displayed at the bottomof thescreen. Disable Pressure:

You will not feel the pressure of the stylus when using the stylus. Disable tilt:

This will disable the tilt effect of the stylus.

Import & export config:

You can import/export configurations to save and load their settings. (Whenyouneedto import or export the changed functions, click the “Store” button on the left sideof the driver interface first to save the current configuration. This function is availableforonly the same operating system.)

Diagnostic tool:

You can use the diagnostic tool in case of any problems while using the driver.

Driver Uninstallation

Windows：

Go to Start -> Settings -> Apps -> Apps & Features, find “Pintable” and then left click” Uninstall” as per prompts.

Mac:

Go to -> Applications, find XP-Pen Pintable Pro, click “Uninstall Pintable” as per prompts.

Linux:

Deb: Enter command sudor dike -r up-pen-pintable and execute the command;
Rpm: Enter command sudo rpm -e xp-pen-pintable and execute the command;
Tag.gz: Unzip file. Enter command sudor. Drag uninstall.sh to the window and execute the command.

FAQs

No display or black screen on a drawing display.
Check if the device is connected to power supply properly;
Check if the cable is connected properly;
Check if the power indicator is blue. If not, check the cable and restart thedevice;
If the signal is unstable, check if the cable port is stable.
Computer fails to recognize the device. 1) Check if your computer’s USB port used works normally If not, use another USB port.
Stylus does not work.
Make sure you are using the stylus that originally came with your device;
Make sure you installed the driver correctly, and check if the pen settings of the driver is normal.
The drawing software cannot sense the pen pressure while the cursor can move.
Check if the drawing software supports pen pressure;
Download the latest driver installation files from XPPen website, andcheckif the pen pressure is normal in the driver;
Before installing the driver, turn off your antivirus software and graphicssoftware;
Uninstall drivers for other drawing displays before installation;
Restart your computer after the installation is completed;
If the pen pressure is normal in the driver (Windows: ensure Windows Inkisenabled in the pen settings of the driver), run the drawing software andtest it again.
Cursor offsets. 1) Calibrate the pen with the driver.
Line latency during drawing with the software.
Check if the computer configuration (CPU&GPU) meets the recommended configuration requirements for the drawing software installed, and optimize related functions via settings according to the FAQs posted on the official website of the drawing software.