Deco Pro Series Drawing Tablet (Gen 2) Manual

Notes:

1. Before installing the driver, please turn off all antivirus software and graphics software.

2. Uninstall drivers (if any) for other drawing displays/tablets before the installation.

3. Restart your computer after the installation is completed.

4. For the best performance for your device, we recommend you to install the latest 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. Go to System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Accessibilities; Wireless: System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Accessibilities & Bluetooth, please ensure that the PenTabletDriver option is checked; Otherwise, the device and driver may not function properly.

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

Linux:

Deb: Enter command sudo dpkg -i. Drag the installation file to the window and execute the command;

Rpm: Enter command sudo rpm -i. Drag the installation file to the window and execute the command;

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

The driver will run automatically after being installed. If it does not run automatically, please run it manually.

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 service staff for support.

Work Area

Go to Work area and define the mapping between the device's work area and the screen display area.

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

If multiple monitors are used in duplicate mode, 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 extend mode, go to monitor tabs to select one of the monitors that the work area of the device will be mapped to.

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

1)Set full screen: After you select it, the device will be mapped to the whole area of the selected monitor.

2)Customize screen area: There are three ways to customize the screen area:

3) Identify: Identify all connected monitors. The numeric identifier will be displayed in the lower left corner of each monitor.

The driver enables the following ways to set the work area of the device:

1) Full area: The whole work area of the device is available.

2) Customize active area: Three ways.

3) 3.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, a circle will 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 change into an ellipse on the screen.

Rotation:

You can set the device to 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° clockwise for use.

Left-handed mode: Rotate 180°.

The driver allows you to set different functions for diffrent applications.

Add an application from the list of applications, tick the application, and then customize pen keys functions.

For example, if you select an application and change its configuration, 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.

1. Click the + icon on the top right of the application bar to open the application list;

2. Select an application to be added from the running applications or click Browse to add from the installed applications;

3. Click "OK" to add the selected application;

4. Select an added application, and click the - icon on the top right of the application bar to delete the application.

If you select all other applications, it will apply to other uncustomized applications.

When the stylus is within the work area, the device will recognize the stylus and add it to the driver. The stylus used should be compatible with the device.

Click on the pen button position on the image to customize its function.

Keyboard:

You can set keyboard shortcut, for example, set it as “Alt+A” in 3D MAX, so the alignment tool can be used.

Multiple groups of shortcut keys can be set. For example, type Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, and when you press the key, the shortcut key functions set will all run once.

Windows (Command): You can add a combination key containing system key, for example: to enter Win(Cmd)+Shift+3, you can press Shift+3 and the driver will bring the system key automatically.

Mouse control:

Set the key combination of mouse and keyboard. With the "Shift" and "Left Click" selected, the shortcut actions can be enabled in application that supports such key combinations.

Other-Precision mode:

Limit the device’s work area to a certain area. This function may allow you to create more detailed drawings.

Run Application:

Run the selected application.

Customized name:

You can customize the name of the current key settings.

Pressure settings:

By adjusting the "pen pressure" curve or selecting preset pressure options.

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 function in Microsoft Office/Whiteboard or other software, do not turn it off.

Application

Please refer to the previous text for settings or usage methods.

Roller

Through the key in the middle of the roller, you can switch between the functions of the roller.

Customize:

Click on the position of the roller on the image, select "Customize" from the preset function drop-down menu, and customize the clockwise and counterclockwise functions of the roller by entering the desired keys or combination keys on the keyboard.

Import/Save

Import:

Import the configuration saved in the device into the driver under the selected application.

Save:

Save the configuration under the currently selected application to the device.

Note: please use the "Import" and "Save" functions in the case of wired connection. The configuration of "Import" and "Save" does not include the rotation setting, and is only valid under the same operating system.

Shortcut keys

The driver provides four groups of shortcut keys. The first group of shortcut keys is used by default (cannot be disabled). Each group of keys can be customized for different functions. After enabling, you can switch between the enabled groups through "key group switching" (the default is K1 key, which can be customized as other keys).

Customize:

Click on the corresponding button position on the device image to customize its function; Please refer to the previous text for settings or usage methods.

Set preview

View the key group functions in use. If you select the key group that is not enabled in the driver, functions of the group I will be displayed by default. Click the close button on the upper right to close the window.

Shortcut keys:

If closed, disable the functions of all keys of the device.

Prompt:

If closed, when you press a key, no key prompt will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Diagnostic tool:

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

Feedback:

If you have any questions or suggestions during the use of the driver, you can give us feedback through this page.

Import & Export config:

You can import/export configurations to read or save their settings.

This function is available for only the same operating system.

Windows:

Go to Start -> Settings -> Apps -> Apps & Features, find "Pentablet" and then left click "Unload" as per prompts.

Mac:

Go to [Go]-> [Applications], find XPPen and then click "UninstallPenTablet" as per prompts.

Linux:

Deb: Enter command “sudo dpkg -r XPPenLinux” and execute the command;

Rpm: Enter command “sudo rpm -e XPPenLinux” and execute the command;

Tag.gz: Unzip file. Enter command “sudo”. Drag uninstall.sh to the window and execute command.

1．Connect Drawing Tablet to iOS/iPadOS device

a) Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds to turn on the drawing tablet, then long press the power switch for 6 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing;

b) Turn on Bluetooth on iOS/iPadOS device, and select the drawing tablet to complete pairing (blue light on upon successful pairing).

2．Set Medibang app

a) Open Medibang, click on "New Canvas" and create a canvas according to the prompts.

b) Enter the drawing interface, click on the settings button in the bottom left corner, and enter the app settings page;

c) Select “Various settings” from the pop-up menu;

d) Select “XPPenの设定”;

e) Select and open  " XPPenの接続" in the pop-up page, and after successfully connecting, a prompt will appear at the bottom of the app.

f) You can also set the mapping direction of the drawing tablet simultaneously, which is set to the horizontal direction by default;

g) After the settings are complete, return to the drawing interface and you can use the drawing tablet for your creative work. The app maps the workspace area to the center area of the drawing tablet by default.

Notes:

1. The shortcut keys on the stylus are temporarily unavailable.

2. If Bluetooth connection is abnormal, you can try to recover connection by the methods below.

a) Reset Bluetooth by repeating the connection steps. The paired device will be automatically cleared in this process. Pair the device again;

b) If the drawing tablet is paired with other devices, please disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the drawing tablet and other devices, or use the Bluetooth switch key to switch to the corresponding device.

1．Connect Drawing Tablet to iOS/iPadOS device

a) Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds to turn on the drawing tablet, then long press the power switch for 6 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing;

b) Turn on Bluetooth on iOS/iPadOS device, and select the drawing tablet to complete pairing (blue light on upon successful pairing).

2．Set ibis Paint app

a) Open ibis Paint, and click "Settings";

b) Find "Supported Handwrite Stylus" in Settings, and select XPPen Pen Tablet;

3. Set pen pressure

a) Turn on the pen pressure function.

b) Drag the dot on the pressure sensitivity line to adjust pen pressure sensitivity.

c) Set pen key functions

d) Create a canvas and start your creation.

Notes:

1. Shortcut keys and custom settings

The stylus has shortcut keys and pressure sensitivity functions which can be customized in the APP.

The shortcut keys and wheel on the drawing tablet are temporarily unavailable.

The driver settings are temporarily unavailable, so the mapping area cannot be customized.

2. If Bluetooth connection is abnormal, you can try to recover connection by the methods below.

a) Reset Bluetooth by repeating the connection steps. The paired device will be automatically cleared in this process. Pair the device again;

b) If the drawing tablet is paired with other devices, please disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the drawing tablet and other devices, or use the Bluetooth switch key to switch to the corresponding device.