ugee Q6 Drawing Tablet User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- UGEE
Table of Contents
ugee Q6 Drawing Tablet
Product Information
Product Overview
Introduction:
Thank you for choosing the ugee Q6 drawing tablet. This manual provides instructions for using the tablet on Windows systems, but the information is also applicable to Apple system users unless specified otherwise. Please note that product specifications may change without prior notice as we continuously work to improve product quality and user experience.
Product Overview:
- Mode switch knob: Allows switching between 4 modes based on the device type being used.
- Handwriting indicator light
- Shortcut Keys
- Work Area
- USB-C Port
- Pen Sleeve
- USB-C to C Cable
- Stylus
Note:
- The mode switch knob should be moved up and down, not rotated left or right.
- The device types corresponding to the four modes are recommended, and you can choose the appropriate mode based on your phone/tablet screen ratio.
How to use it on phone/tablet:
- Step 1: Enable the OTG function on your phone/tablet and turn on the OTG switch.
Note: The OTG function may be enabled by default on some devices.
- Step 2: Turn off the screen automatic rotation function of your phone/tablet.
- Step 3: Connect the drawing tablet to your phone/tablet.
How to use it on computer:
- Step 1: Connect the drawing tablet to your computer using a USB cable.
Note:
- If your computer does not have a fully functional USB-C interface, you will need to prepare a USB-A to C cable.
- If a longer USB cable is required, you will need to prepare it yourself.
- Step 2: Download and Install Drivers.
- Step 3: Check if there is pressure sensitivity on the drawing tablet by testing it with drawing software such as Photoshop or Sai.
- Step 4: Start your creative journey!
Driver Introduction
Driver Download
Visit the ugee website (www.ugee.com) and download the driver for your specific operating system and product model. Before installing the driver, make sure to turn off all antivirus and graphics software. Uninstall any drivers from other brands’ digital drawing tablets/monitors before installation. For optimal performance, restart your computer after completing the installation. We recommend installing the latest driver for the best experience with your device.
Product Overview
Introduction
Thank you for choosing ugee Q6 drawing tablet. In order to help you better
understand and use this product, please read this manual carefully. This
manual only shows how to use it on Windows systems, but unless otherwise
specified, the relevant introduction is also applicable to Apple system users.
In addition,our goalis to continuously improve product quality and user
experience. We apologize for any changes in product specifications without
prior notice.
Product Overview
Mode switch knob: supports switch between 4 modes
- Suitable for full-screen phones （20：9）
- Suitable for non full-screen phones （16 ：9）
- Suitable for tablets（16：10）
- Other special devices with landscape displays （9：16）
Attention:
- This knob switches up and down, please do not rotate left or right!
- The device types corresponding to the four gears are recommended, and you can choose the corresponding gear based on the ratio of your phone/tablet screen.
- Handwriting indicator light
- Shortcut Keys
- Work Area
- USB-C Port
- Pen Sleeve
- USB-C to C Cable
- Stylus
How to use it on phone/tablet
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Step 1: Enter
on the phone/tablet，and turn on the “OTG” switch. Attention:
Each terminal’s（phone/tablet）setting is different, and some terminal’s OTG function is enabled by default, so you need to confirm it by yourself. -
Step 2: Turn off the “screen automatic rotation function” of the phone/tablet.
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Step 3: Connect to phone/tablet. Take out the USB cable on the back of the drawing tablet, connect one end to the drawing tablet (the USB-C port is on the top of the drawing tablet), and connect another end to the phone/tablet. The phone/tablet and the drawing tablet should be placed vertically.
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Step 4: Mode switching
Swipe the mode switch knob up and down to switch to a mode suitable for your phone/tablet. -
Step 5: Open the painting software on phone/tablet and start painting!
Attention
- If the phone/tablet uses a Micro USB interface, it is necessary to first insert the Micro USB OTG adapter into the phone/tablet before connecting it;
- Only supports Android 6.0 and above systems, and harmony OS 1.0 and above systems. If the version is too low, please upgrade your phone/tablet system first;
- Please drawing when your phone/tablet with sufficient battery (>20%).
- If your usage habit is to draw with your left hand, you can switch between left and right hand modes by long pressing the K1 shortcut key for 5 seconds.
How to use it on computer
- Step 1: Connect the drawing tablet to the computer using a USB cable.
Attention:
- If the computer does not have a fully functional USB-C interface, a USB-A to C cable needs to be prepared by yourself.
- If a longer USB cable is required, it needs to be prepared by yourself. Step 2: Download and Install Drivers.
Step 3: Check if there is pressure on the drawing tablet. （Open drawing software such as Photoshop or Sai to test line pressure.）
Step 4: Start your creative journey!
Driver Introduction
Driver Download
Go to the ugee website (www.ugee.com) and download the driver for the
appropriate operating system based on the product model you purchased.
Notes:
Before installing the driver, turn off all antivirus and graphics software.
Uninstall drivers (if any)of other brands’ digital drawing tablets/monitors
before installation.
For optimal experience, restart your computer after installation is completed.
For the best performance for your device, we recommend you install the latest
driver.
Drive Installation
Windows
Note: This driver is compatible with Windows 7 and above. After
decompression, run the ‘exe’ file as administrator and follow the prompts to
complete the installation.
Mac OS
Note: This driver is compatible with Mac OS X 10.12 and above. After decompressing and downloading the installation package, run the “. dmg” file in Mac OS and complete the installation according to the following diagrams.
Linux
Deb: Enter the command “sudo dpkg -i”. Drag the installation file into the window and execute the command.
Rpm: Enter the command “sudo rpm -i”. Drag the installation file into the window and execute the command.
Tag.gz: Unzip file. Enter command “sudo”. Drag “install.sh” into the window and execute the command.
Driver Usage
Tips: Android phones/tablets, and Chromebooks are all in drive free mode.
Connect to Device
The driver will run automatically after being installed. If it does not run
automatically, go to the driver folder to run it manually.
Windows program path: Start→ugeeTablet Mac program path:
Application→UgeePenTablet→ugeeTablet If the device is not connected or the
connection fails, you will see the following prompt. In this case, restart
your computer or the driver to connect it again or contact our service staff
for support.
If the device is connected successfully, its product model will be displayed
in the lower right corner of the display, for example, Q6 as shown in the
image.
You can connect up to three devices via the driver at the same time. Click the
drop-down menu to select device to activate. Customize the device’s settings
after switching to that device. All changes made apply only to that device.
Pen Settings
Pen Shortcut Key
Mouse mode:
When you remove your pen, the cursor will stay where you left, 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 handwriting function. If you need to use this function in
Microsoft Office/Whiteboard or other software, please do not turn it off.
Pen Pressure Settings
The sensitivity of the pressure sensor can be adjusted by manually adjusting
the curve or moving the Progress bar, and the synchronization can be
experienced in the pressure sensor test area on the right to adjust to the
appropriate pressure sensor output.
Set the pressure sensing area, as shown in Figure 1. Test the pressure sensing
area, as shown in Figure 2.
Digital Drawing Tablet Setting
Work Area Settings
Setting up Multiple Monitors
Select the work area to set the correspondence between the movement of the
stylus on the drawing tablet and the movement of the cursor on the monitor
screen. When using a single monitor：the entire work area of the drawing tablet
is mapped to the full screen of the monitor by default.
When using two or more monitors：the drawing tablet is mapped to each monitor
screen in duplicate mode. In extended mode, you need to select the monitor
screen in the driver to which you wish to map the tablet.
Setting up the work area
In the driver settings, you can change the workspace of the stylus by
selecting full tablet screen, scaling it to match the screen, or entering a
specific input value.
- a. The device is set to be the maximum workspace by default.
- b. We recommend you select the “Screen Proportion” in the settings when connecting the device to a computer.
Rotating the work area
By clicking the settings button in the upper right corner, you can freely
change the placement of the drawing tablet, this is not limited to just left
or right. The work area can be rotated in four directions: up, down, left, or
right.
Shortcut Keys of Digital Drawing Tablet
The position and number of keys will differ due to product model. Q6 is used
here for illustrative purposes.
Select a key, click the drop-down menu and customize key function. You can
select five types of shortcut keys: Mouse Control, Keyboard, Device, Run
Application, and Disable.
Mouse Control:
Set mouse and keyboard combination key. For example, if you select Shift and
Left Click, you can execute the assigned shortcut command if the software
supports this combination key.
Keyboard:
Set keyboard shortcut, for example, set it as Alt+A in 3D MAX, so the
alignment tool can be used.
- Clear: Clear all combination keys in the input box
- Delete: Delete the last combination key
- Device:
Execute selected function.
Precision mode: It limits the Work Area to a small area. This function allows you to draw more precisely in the area.
- Run Application:
Run the selected application.
- Disable:
Key is disabled.
Driver Settings
Entrance: Click the settings icon in the upper right corner to enter
Show monitor number:
Identify all connected monitors. The monitor number will be displayed in the
lower left corner of each monitor.
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Rotation settings:
You can set the device to 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°. Rotate the device to the corresponding direction after setting rotation. -
Other functions:
- Disable shortcut keys: Disable all shortcut keys.
- Disable pen pressure: You will not feel the pressure of the stylus during use. Disable message: Disable message is shown at the bottom of the screen while using the device and shortcut keys.
- Disable tilt: Disable the stylus’s tilt effect.
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Import config:
You can import configured shortcut keys and other functions. -
Export config:
Export saved settings in a configuration file. A pop-up window will appear to notify you when the configuration file is exported successfully. -
Diagnostic tool:
If you encounter any problems while using the driver, please use the diagnostic tool to check hardware/environmental data for troubleshooting. Should you approach our customer/technical support, this data will also be helpful to our staff helping you.
Applications Settings
Add Applications
Click the “+” icon on the upper right corner to add application.
Select the application from the list of installed applications or click “Browse” and select the application path.
Next, click “OK” to add selected application.
Delete Application
Click the drop-down menu and select the application. Then click the “x” in the
upper right corner to delete the application.
Others
Restore default settings: Click the “Default” button to restore all settings
to default settings.
Driver Uninstallation
Windows
Go to Start -> Settings -> Apps -> Apps & Features, find “ugeeTablet” and then
left-click “Uninstall” as per prompts.
Mac OS
Go to Go to -> Application and locate ugeeTablet. Click on
“UgeeTabletUninstall” and follow the prompts to uninstall.
Linux
Deb: Enter command “sudo dpkg -r ugee-pentablet” and execute the command. Rpm:
Enter command “sudo rpm -e ugee-pentablet” and execute the command. Tag.gz:
Unzip file. Enter command “sudo.” Drag “uninstall.sh” to the window and
execute command.
Specification parameters
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FAQs
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The stylus has no pressure, but the cursor can move.
- Please confirm if the drawing software supports pen pressure;
- Please download the latest driver from the ugee official website and test whether the pen pressure is normal;
- Please close all antivirus and graphics software before driver installation;
- If the computer has installed drivers for other brands of drawing boards/screens, please uninstall them first;
- Please restart the computer after installation is completed;
- If the pen pressure test is normal (Windows: in the driver pen setting interface, ensure that Windows ink is turned on), then start the drawing software test.
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The stylus does not work.
Please check whether you use the original Digital pen;
Please check if the driver has been installed correctly. -
The shortcut keys not working on your phones when you drawing on applications.
Due to the need for the shortcut key function to be supported by the phone application itself, please confirm if the mobile application (APP) you are using is included in the recommended list on the official website. -
The computer cannot enter sleep mode.
Please do not put the stylus on the working area of the drawing tablet after you stop using the drawing tablet, or the computer cannot enter the sleep mode. -
The drawing tablet shows cursor disorder/jumping and other phenomena…
When using this product, please do not place it on a metal surface or place metal containing objects (including electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, as well as metal-containing stationery such as steel rulers) in the painting work area. Otherwise, there may be interference errors in the handwriting recognition of your painting. -
Mobile phone/tablet cannot be used horizontally
When using a mobile tablet, please lock the automatic rotation function, and then rotate both the phone and tablet at the same time to avoid misdirection of the cursor. -
How to switch to left-handed mode when connecting phone?
Long press the lower shortcut key(K1) for 5 seconds, and the white handwriting indicator light will flash twice to indicate the successful switch. If you need to switch back, long press the K1 shortcut key again for 5 seconds.
FIG
If you need any further assistance, please contact us:
- Website: www.ugee.com
- Email: [email protected]