XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display User Manual

June 6, 2024
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XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display

XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display

Overview

Product overview

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  1. Lanyard hole
  2. Shortcut keys
  3. Work area
  4. Power key
  5. Indicator light
    • a. Click the power button to turn it on, and the blue light is steady on, and click the power button again to turn it off
    • b. Standby status, steady orange
    • C. Pen Tablet mode, long press the power button for 3 seconds, the blue light and orange light flash alternately, click the power button again to return to normal mode
  6. Brightness up/down button
  7. Full-featured USB-C port
  8. 3-in-1 USB-C port
  • The picture is for reference only, the position and the number of keys may vary due to different models or sizes.

Accessories

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  • The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
  • The power adapter of some models is not included in the package.
  • All pictures shown are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.

Connection

3-in-1 cable connection

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Normally, the device can be powered on when the black USB-A cable is connected to your computer. A flashing screen of the device may indicate a low power, in which case you are suggested to connect the red USB-A cable to another USB port on your computer or the power adapter.

  • The power adapter of some models is not included in the package and is sold separately.

USB-C connection

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  • The USB-C cable of some models is not included in the package and is sold separately.

Smartphone connection: Visit the XP-PEN website for compatible models

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  • The power adapter and USB-C cable of some models are not included in the package and are sold separately.

Download and Install the Driver

  1. Make sure your pen display is connected correctly to the computer.
  2. Visit the XP-PEN website (www.xp-pen.com), click on the Support section and then Download. Choose a product model and download the latest driver according to your computer system.
  3. Follow the prompts to finish the driver installation.

Support system

  • Windows 7/8/10
  • Mac OS X 10.10 or later
  • Android (USB3.1 DP1.2)
  • Chrome OS 88 or later
  • Linux

Get started with your pen display

Download
Please download the corresponding driver according to your product model from the XP-PEN official website (https://www.xp-pen.com).

Installation

After downloading is completed, please unzip the folder and operate the “.exe” file (Windows) or “.dmg” (Mac) file, and then follow the prompts until installation is completed.

Notes:

  1. Before installation, please temporarily close the antivirus software and firewall, and all opened software.
  2. If other drivers have been installed on the computer, please uninstall them first.
  3. It is recommended to restart the computer after installation is completed.
  4. For the best performance of your device, we highly recommend you check and update the driver regularly from XP-PEN website.

Introduction to driver

After the driver is installed, connect your device to your computer, and then open the driver to start customizing your device.

Notes:
This document describes all the functions of the driver, but the functions in the actual use process will vary due to different connected devices. Please refer to the device you actually used for specific functions.

Save settings:
Please click the “OK” button on the left side of the driver interface to save the settings after changing the configuration; otherwise, the changed settings will be valid only for the current use.

Work area

Screen

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If multiple monitors are used in duplicate mode (i.e. All monitors display the same picture), the work area of the device will be mapped to all monitors. When the pen moves in the work area, the cursor on all monitors will move at the same time.
If multiple monitors are used in extended mode, on the driver interface, select which monitor the device’s work area is mapped to.
The driver provides three modes to set the display area of the screen:

  1. Set full screen: Set the screen area of the selected monitor to the maximum.
  2. Set screen area: Use the mouse to manually set the display area of the screen. Click the first position (top left) of the display area of the screen with the mouse, and then click the second position (bottom right).
  3. Customize: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxes below X, Y, W and H to customize the size of the display area of the screen, or use the mouse to drag on the screen icon of the driver interface to adjust the display area of the screen.

Calibrate:
Calibrate the offset between the stylus and the cursor

Show display number:
Identify all connected monitors, and numeric identifiers will be displayed in the lower- left corner of each monitor.

Pen tablet/Pen display

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Set the work area of the device to be mapped as the display area of the screen. The driver provides four modes for selection:

  1. Full tablet area: Maximize the work area of the device.
  2. Tablet proportion: Scales the work area of the device to the entire display area of the selected monitor.
  3. Set work area: Use the stylus to click the “upper left corner” position and the “lower right corner” position on the device to select its work area.
  4. Customize: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxes below X, Y, W and H to determine the size of the work area of the device, or use the stylus to drag on the device icon on the driver interface to set the size of the work area.

Rotation setting:
You may set the device to 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°. After finishing the setting, you also need to rotate the device in the corresponding direction.
Rotating 180° means to change to the left-handed mode.

Display setting:
Set the “color temperature “, “Brightness” and “contrast” of the pen display .XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display-9

Application

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  • a. Click the “+” on the top right of the application bar to open the application selection interface.
  • b. Select application to be added from the running program or click the “browse” button to add from the installed software; after the application is selected, the path of the selected application will be displayed at the bottom.XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display-11
  • c. Click the “OK” button at the bottom of the interface, and the application just selected will be added to the application bar.

Pen settings
When the pen is within the range of the work area, it will be automatically added to the driver. Multiple pens can be supported, and each pen can be configured differently. (For different pen models only)

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Pen keys:
Click the drop-down menu to “Customize” the pen button function.

Notes:
When the pen is within the range of the device’s work area, singly click the key to switch the pen or eraser mode. After switching the mode, the current mode will be displayed at the bottom of your screen. Selecting “Use mouse control” and “input from keyboard” in the “customize” function allows you to customize functions of the combination key.

Mouse control:
Set shortcut keys. With the “Keyboard Shift” and “Left Click” selected, shortcut actions are enabled in software that supports such combination key.

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You may configure keyboard shortcuts here, for example, set it as Alt+A in 3D MAX software, and an alignment tool can be used.XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist
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You may set multiple sets of keyboard shortcut here. When you press the button on the pen, all the shortcuts functions you set will run again.
The functions displayed in the red box will be different upon different devices.XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display-15

Precision mode:
Precision mode is to limit the work area of the device to a certain area. This function may allow you to create more detailed drawings.

Pressure adjustment
The sensitivity of pressure can be adjusted by adjusting the “output” and “pen pressure” curve or moving the slider on the progress bar. Current pressure can test your current pen pressureXP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen
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Mouse mode
The mouse uses the absolute mode by default. Check this to use the relative mode. After selecting it, you can adjust the speed of the cursor.
Absolute coordinate (pen mode): Map the work area to the display area. Relative coordinate (mouse mode): The operation method of this mode is the same as that of a normal mouse.XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen
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Windows Ink
Some drawing software can support Windows Ink pen pressure, and you can select or cancel “Windows Ink” to open or close this function which is opened by default.

Shortcut keys
To use the shortcut keys of the device, set the input method to English mode. Setting to another mode may not function correctly.
The shortcut key of the device is the command key of Photoshop as the default value. You can customize shortcut keys according to your personal needs, different devices have different numbers of shortcut keys.
If the device has a roller or a touch, it is recommended that you set one of the shortcut keys to “Switch Ring function”(if applicable), so that to switch roller or touch control function.

Customize shortcut keys:
Select “customize” from the drop-down menu to customize the function of each shortcut key. The setting  steps are the same as those of pen keys (see 2.6 Pen settings).XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen
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Roller/Touch

Roller

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Select the function you want to use from the default four groups of functions. You can customize or set this function to invalid.

Customize
In the custom settings, you can set KL and KR to corresponding key combinations and custom name them.XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen
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Touch
Roller mode: The setup steps are the same as the Roller (see 2.8.1 Roller). Mouse mode: Use the touchpad as a mouse.XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen
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Settings

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Disable shortcut keys:
Close functions of all shortcut keys.

Disable message:
When using the shortcut keys, no prompt message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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

Disable tilt:
Disable the tilt function of the stylus.

Diagnostic tool:
If there is any problem while using the driver, you can use a diagnostic tool.

Import & export config:
You can import and export the configured shortcut keys and other functions to store and read their settings.

Notes:
When you need to import & export the changed functions, please click the “OK” button on the left side of the driver interface first to save the configuration.

If you need any further assistance, please contact us at:
Website : www.xp-pen.com
Email: servicexp-pen.com

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