Wacom Art Pen (KP701E2) Instruction Manual

1. Introduction

The Wacom Art Pen (KP701E2) is designed for digital artists and designers seeking a natural drawing experience with advanced digital capabilities. It emulates the feel of traditional felt markers, offering pressure, tilt, and rotation sensitivity for precise control in supporting software applications like Corel Painter or Adobe Photoshop.

2. Key Features

• Rotation Sensitivity: Allows for unique effects by rotating the pen barrel in compatible software.
• Cordless, Battery-Free: Operates without batteries, providing a lightweight and comfortable experience.
• 2nd Generation Wacom Tip Sensor: Enhances precision and responsiveness.
• Advanced Sensitivity: Features 2048 pressure levels, ± 60° tilt sensitivity, and 0-360° rotation.
• Broad Compatibility: Designed for use with Wacom Intuos Pro, Intuos5 (all models), Intuos4 (all models), Cintiq 21UX (DTK2100), Cintiq 24HD, Cintiq 24HD touch, Cintiq 22HD, Cintiq 22HD touch, and Cintiq 13HD.

Figure 1: The Wacom Art Pen (KP701E2) showcasing its slim design and buttons.

3. What's in the Box

• Wacom Art Pen
• 2 Chisel POM nibs
• 2 Chisel felt nibs
• 3 Bullet POM nibs
• 3 Bullet felt nibs
• Pen stand

4. Setup

1. Driver Installation: Before connecting your Wacom Art Pen, ensure you have the latest Wacom tablet drivers installed on your computer. Visit the official Wacom website for the most up-to-date drivers compatible with your operating system and Wacom tablet model.
2. Connect Your Wacom Tablet: Connect your compatible Wacom Intuos Pro or Cintiq tablet to your computer as per its own instruction manual.
3. Pen Recognition: The Wacom Art Pen is cordless and battery-free, and should be recognized automatically by your Wacom tablet once the drivers are installed and the tablet is connected.
4. Nibs Selection: Choose a nib type (Chisel POM, Chisel felt, Bullet POM, or Bullet felt) that best suits your artistic style and the feel you desire. Use the included pen stand's removal tool to carefully swap nibs.
5. Customization: Open the Wacom Tablet Properties software to customize the pen's buttons, pressure sensitivity, and tilt response to your preferences.

5. Operating the Art Pen

The Wacom Art Pen offers a highly intuitive and responsive experience for digital art creation. Its advanced features are best utilized within compatible software applications.

• Pressure Sensitivity: The pen responds to varying pressure, allowing you to control line thickness, opacity, and other brush parameters in your software. Press lighter for thinner, fainter strokes and harder for thicker, bolder ones.
• Tilt Sensitivity: Mimics the effect of tilting a traditional brush or pencil. This feature allows for shading and varied stroke effects based on the angle at which you hold the pen.
• Rotation Sensitivity: A unique feature of the Art Pen, allowing you to rotate the barrel to change the angle of your brush or tool in supporting applications (e.g., Corel Painter, Adobe Photoshop). This is particularly useful for calligraphic brushes or emulating chisel-tipped markers.
• Programmable Buttons: The buttons on the pen barrel can be customized via the Wacom Tablet Properties to perform various functions, such as right-click, scroll, or specific software commands, enhancing your workflow efficiency.

6. Maintenance

• Cleaning: Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the pen. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials. Ensure the pen is dry before use.
• Nib Replacement: Nibs are consumable parts and will wear down over time. Replace worn nibs using the included nib removal tool from the pen stand. Gently pull out the old nib and insert a new one until it clicks into place.
• Storage: Store the Art Pen in its pen stand or a protective case when not in use to prevent damage to the nib and body.
• Software Updates: Regularly check the Wacom website for driver and software updates to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with your operating system and creative applications.

7. Troubleshooting

• Pen Not Responding:
  • Ensure your Wacom tablet is properly connected and powered on.
  • Verify that the latest Wacom drivers are installed and updated.
  • Restart your computer and Wacom tablet.
  • Test the pen on a different compatible Wacom tablet if available.
• Inconsistent Pressure/Tilt/Rotation:
  • Check the pen nib for wear; replace if necessary.
  • Recalibrate the pen in the Wacom Tablet Properties.
  • Ensure your software application supports these features and that they are enabled in the application's settings.
• Buttons Not Working:
  • Open Wacom Tablet Properties and check the button assignments.
  • Ensure no other software is interfering with Wacom's settings.

8. Specifications

9. Warranty and Support

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Wacom website or contact Wacom customer service directly. Please note the legal disclaimer: "Sales final, No returns."

For additional resources and product information, visit the Wacom Store.