You don't have to overpay for one, though. If there's absolutely no hope for your Wacom pen, it's time to purchase a replacement. Note that warranty terms usually don't cover things like misuse or accidental damage, so make sure to read the fine print first. If your pen is still under warranty, you may be able to receive a replacement. Is your Wacom pen not working, even after following the tips above? At this point, it's worth reaching out to Wacom's tech support team for further insight. This may seem like the most simple fix of all, but hey – sometimes we're so busy and/or sleep-deprived that we overlook such minor things! Is your Wacom pen not working still? Is your Wacom pen not working due to a lack of juice? Depending on which Wacom tablet you own, you either need to hook your pen up to a charging device or give it a fresh set of batteries. Charge your Wacom pen (or change its batteries) Most pens include a designated nib removal tool for safe removal and replacement. Most pens include spare nibs, but you can also purchase nibs separately.īe careful not to damage your Wacom pen when removing the nib. That timeline can vary among artists depending on how often they use their tablet and how much pressure they apply with their pens. Wacom suggests replacing the pen nib when it's either down to 1mm or has a sharp edge. If you also have Photoshop CC versions installed you will have to add a configuration file into your Photoshop versions preferences to have Photoshop use Wintab API for.
Wacom CTL-470 Wacom CTH-470 Wacom CTL-471 Wacom CTL-472 Wacom CTL-480 Wacom CTH-480. CS6 most likely does not support Microsoft INK for pen support so for in your Wacom Preference for Photoshop you would need to uncheck Use Windows INK for Pen mapping.
Finally, If you haven’t already, download and now install the latest Wacom Driver. This is a my modified version of hawkus tablet driver. Next, follow the uninstall steps from this walkthrough. However, in some cases a model may be too new (or obscure) to be supported out of the box.
Click ALL USERS Click the REMOVE button below ALL USERS. Oftentimes, you can simply plug in your tablet and start working.
Click the BACK UP button and save this file anywhere in your computer. The nib on your pen could also be the problem (Image credit: Philip Sowels/MacFormat Magazine/Future via Getty Images)Ī worn-down pen nib can not only affects the overall performance of your Wacom pen, but it can also leave scratches on your drawing surface - which will look especially unbecoming on a Wacom Cintiq or other interactive pen display. Go to Applications > Wacom folder > Wacom File Utility.