XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- XP-PEN
Table of Contents
XP-PEN X3 Elite Artist Series Pen Display
Overview
Product overview
- Lanyard hole
- Shortcut keys
- Work area
- Power key
- 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
- Brightness up/down button
- Full-featured USB-C port
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- Make sure your pen display is connected correctly to the computer.
- 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.
- 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:
- Before installation, please temporarily close the antivirus software and firewall, and all opened software.
- If other drivers have been installed on the computer, please uninstall them first.
- It is recommended to restart the computer after installation is completed.
- 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
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:
- Set full screen: Set the screen area of the selected monitor to the maximum.
- 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).
- 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
Set the work area of the device to be mapped as the display area of the screen. The driver provides four modes for selection:
- Full tablet area: Maximize the work area of the device.
- Tablet proportion: Scales the work area of the device to the entire display area of the selected monitor.
- 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.
- 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
.
Application
After selecting the application, set the function you want for this
application
- 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.
- 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)
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.
Keyboard:
You may configure keyboard shortcuts here, for example, set it as Alt+A in 3D
MAX software, and an alignment tool can be used.
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.
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 pressure
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.
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).
Roller/Touch
Roller
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.
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.
Settings
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