XPPen Deco Series - User Manual

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Introduction .........................................................................................................................................1
Product Overview .......................................................................................................................2
Included with your product ........................................................................................................ 3
Connection ..................................................................................................................................3
Compatibility ............................................................................................................................ 11
Product Settings ................................................................................................................................ 11
Driver Installation .....................................................................................................................11
Introduction to Driver ...............................................................................................................15
Device Settings ......................................................................................................................... 17
Work Area .................................................................................................................................17
Screen ............................................................................................................................... 18
Drawing Tablet ................................................................................................................. 20
Pen Settings .............................................................................................................................. 21
Application ....................................................................................................................... 22
Pen Settings ...................................................................................................................... 23
Shortcut Keys ........................................................................................................................... 26
Driver Settings ..........................................................................................................................27
Driver Uninstallation ................................................................................................................28
FAQs ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Introduction
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Summary

Connection

Wired Connection

Connect the drawing tablet to your computer using a USB cable for cursor control.

Wireless Connection Methods

Product Settings

Driver Installation

Steps to download and install the appropriate driver for the drawing tablet.

Device Settings

Work Area Configuration

Screen Mapping

Pen Settings

Pen Button and Pressure Configuration

Configure stylus recognition, pressure sensitivity, and button functions within the driver.

Application-Specific Settings

Application Customization

Customize pen keys, shortcut keys, and roller/touch functions for specific applications.

Driver Uninstallation

Uninstalling the Driver

Step-by-step guide for uninstalling the driver on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Troubleshooting FAQs

Device Recognition & Stylus Issues

Common issues like device recognition and stylus not working, with solutions.

Pen Pressure and Latency Issues

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

This document serves as a user manual for the XPPen Deco Series drawing tablet, detailing its functions, features, and usage instructions. It covers everything from product overview and connection methods to driver installation, device settings, and troubleshooting.

Function Description

The XPPen Deco Series drawing tablet is designed for digital art and design, allowing users to create and manipulate digital content with a stylus. It functions as an input device for computers and certain iOS devices, translating pen movements and pressure into digital input.

Key functions include:

• Drawing and sketching: The primary function is to provide a natural drawing experience on a digital canvas using a pressure-sensitive stylus.
• Navigation and control: The stylus can be used to control the cursor on the screen, similar to a mouse, enabling interaction with software interfaces.
• Customizable shortcut keys: The tablet features physical shortcut keys that can be programmed to perform various functions, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Pressure sensitivity: The stylus supports pressure sensitivity, allowing for variations in line thickness, opacity, and other artistic parameters based on the pressure applied.
• Application-specific settings: The driver allows for different settings to be applied to specific applications, optimizing the tablet's performance for various software.

Usage Features

The XPPen Deco Series drawing tablet offers several features to enhance its usability and adaptability to different user needs and environments.

Connection Methods:

• Wired connection: The tablet can be connected to a computer via a USB-C port, providing a stable and reliable connection.
• Wireless connection (for Deco LW and Deco MW only):
  • Via wireless receiver: A wireless receiver can be plugged into the computer, and the tablet can be turned on to establish a connection.
  • Via Bluetooth (for Windows 10 or later/macOS 10.10 or later only): The tablet can be paired directly with a computer's Bluetooth, offering a cable-free experience.
• iOS Connection (for Deco LW and Deco MW only): The tablet can connect wirelessly to iOS devices via Bluetooth, allowing for drawing on compatible apps like "ibis Paint X."

Stylus Features:

• Pressure sensitivity: The stylus's pressure sensitivity can be adjusted within the driver settings or compatible apps, allowing users to fine-tune the drawing experience.
• Pen keys: The stylus includes customizable shortcut keys that can be assigned various functions, such as "Brush/Eraser," "Undo," or "Eyedropper," for quick access during creative work.
• Palm Rejection: This feature helps prevent unintended marks from the user's hand resting on the tablet surface while drawing.

Tablet Features:

• Work Area Configuration: Users can define the mapping between the tablet's active work area and the computer's screen display area. This includes options for:
  • Full area: Utilizes the entire tablet surface.
  • Customize active area: Allows users to select a specific portion of the tablet to be active, either by dragging a selection, using the pen to define corners, or manually entering coordinates.
  • Proportion: Scales the tablet's work area to match the display area proportionally, preventing distortion of drawings.
• Rotation: The tablet's orientation can be rotated by 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° clockwise, accommodating different working positions, including left-handed mode (180° rotation).
• Shortcut Keys: The physical shortcut keys on the tablet are customizable, allowing users to assign keyboard shortcuts, mouse controls, or application-specific functions.
• Indicator Lights: The tablet features indicator lights to communicate its status:
  • Indicator light 1: Shows stylus presence and contact with the work area (flashing for proximity, on for contact, off for outside area).
  • Indicator light 2 (Blue status): Indicates Bluetooth connection status (slow flashing for no connection, fast flashing for pairing, on for successful connection).
  • Indicator light 2 (Red status): Shows battery level and charging status (flashing for low battery, on for charging, off for fully charged).
  • Purple status: Occurs when both blue and red indicator lights are on, indicating a specific operational state.

Driver Settings:

• Application-specific settings: The driver allows users to create custom settings for individual applications, ensuring optimal performance for different software.
• Mouse mode: This mode allows the stylus to function like a mouse, with the cursor staying in place when the pen is lifted, and offers adjustable cursor speed.
• Windows Ink (for Windows only): This feature supports handwriting functions in compatible Microsoft applications.
• Import/Export configurations: Users can save and load their driver settings, making it easy to transfer preferences or restore previous configurations.
• Diagnostic tool: A built-in tool helps diagnose potential issues with the device.
• Feedback: Provides a channel for users to submit questions or feedback.

Sleep States: The tablet is designed with power-saving features:

• Battery power: Enters sleep mode after 5 minutes of no operation (Bluetooth disabled) or 30 minutes (Bluetooth enabled).
• External power/computer: Enters sleep mode after 5 minutes of no operation once the battery is fully charged.

Maintenance Features

The user manual outlines several aspects related to the maintenance and proper functioning of the device, primarily through driver management and troubleshooting.

Driver Installation and Management:

• Pre-installation steps: Users are advised to turn off antivirus and graphics software, uninstall any existing drivers for other drawing devices, and restart the computer before installation.
• Latest driver recommendation: It is recommended to install the latest driver from the XPPen website for optimal performance.
• Installation process: Detailed instructions are provided for Windows (running as administrator) and Mac (unzipping, running .dmg, and adjusting Security & Privacy settings for accessibility). Linux installation instructions are also provided for Deb, Rpm, and Tag.gz files.
• Driver auto-run: The driver is designed to run automatically after installation, with instructions provided for manual startup if needed.
• Connection status display: The driver interface displays the device image and name upon successful connection, indicating proper setup.
• Configuration saving: Any changes made in the driver settings must be saved by clicking the "Store" button to be applied.

Troubleshooting (FAQs): The manual includes a section addressing common issues and their solutions:

• Device not recognized: Suggests checking USB port functionality and trying other ports.
• Stylus not working: Advises verifying the use of the original stylus, correct driver installation, and normal pen settings within the driver.
• No pen pressure in drawing software: Recommends checking software compatibility with pen pressure, downloading the latest driver, disabling antivirus/graphics software before installation, uninstalling other drawing device drivers, restarting the computer, and ensuring Windows Ink is enabled (for Windows).
• Line latency: Suggests checking if computer configuration (CPU & GPU) meets software requirements and optimizing related functions based on software FAQs.

Bluetooth Connection Issues:

• Abnormal Bluetooth connection: Users are advised to reset Bluetooth by repeating the connection steps, which clears paired devices and allows for re-pairing.
• Multiple iOS devices: If multiple iOS devices have been paired, users should disconnect the tablet from other devices before using the current one.

General Notes:

• The manual emphasizes that images and lists are for illustrative purposes, and the actual product or content may vary due to product improvements.
• For wireless models (Deco LW and Deco MW), the shortcut keys and wheel on the tablet, along with driver settings for mapping area customization, are temporarily unavailable when connected to iOS devices.
• Contact information (website and email) is provided for further assistance.

XPPen Deco Series Specifications

General

Pressure Sensitivity	8192 levels
Resolution	5080 LPI
Reading Height	10 mm
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Android, Chrome OS
Connection	USB
Tilt Support	60 degrees (Varies by model)
Accuracy	±0.01 inches
Interface	USB
Pen Type	Battery-free stylus