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XP-PEN Artist 24 - User Manual

XP-PEN Artist 24
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Artist 24 Pen Display

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Summary

Overview

Product Introduction

Details physical components of the pen display, including active area, keys, and ports.

Connection

Explains how to connect the pen display to a computer via HDMI and USB-C.

Get Started with Your Pen Display

Download

Instructions for downloading the correct driver from the official XP-PEN website.

Installation

Steps to unzip and run the driver installation file, including important notes.

Introduction to Driver

Guidance on connecting the device and opening the driver for customization.

Work Area

Details setting the screen work area and mapping the pen display's work area.

Application

How to assign specific functions to applications via the driver interface.

Pen Settings

Configures pen key functions, mouse controls, keyboard shortcuts, precision mode, and pressure adjustment.

Shortcut Keys

Guides on setting up custom shortcut keys for device buttons, including roller/touch functions.

Touch;Roller

Customization options for the roller functions, including key combinations.

Settings

Options to disable shortcut keys, messages, pressure, tilt, and manage driver configurations.

Summary

Overview

Product Introduction

Details physical components of the pen display, including active area, keys, and ports.

Connection

Explains how to connect the pen display to a computer via HDMI and USB-C.

Get Started with Your Pen Display

Download

Instructions for downloading the correct driver from the official XP-PEN website.

Installation

Steps to unzip and run the driver installation file, including important notes.

Introduction to Driver

Guidance on connecting the device and opening the driver for customization.

Work Area

Details setting the screen work area and mapping the pen display's work area.

Application

How to assign specific functions to applications via the driver interface.

Pen Settings

Configures pen key functions, mouse controls, keyboard shortcuts, precision mode, and pressure adjustment.

Shortcut Keys

Guides on setting up custom shortcut keys for device buttons, including roller/touch functions.

Touch;Roller

Customization options for the roller functions, including key combinations.

Settings

Options to disable shortcut keys, messages, pressure, tilt, and manage driver configurations.

Overview

This document describes the XP-PEN Artist 24 Pen Display, a device designed for digital art and design, offering a comprehensive set of features for an enhanced creative workflow.

Function Description

The XP-PEN Artist 24 Pen Display serves as a digital canvas, allowing users to draw, paint, and design directly on its screen with a stylus. It functions as an interactive display that integrates with a computer, providing a responsive and intuitive interface for various creative applications. The device's core functionality revolves around its display/active area, where all pen input and visual output occur. It includes essential controls such as a back key, brightness adjustment buttons (up and down), and a Menu/OK button for navigating on-screen display (OSD) settings. A power switch is provided for turning the device on and off, requiring a press and hold for approximately 3 seconds. The power LED indicates the device's status: always on when connected to a computer and powered, flashing when powered but not receiving a signal from the computer, and off when the power supply is disconnected.

Connectivity is a key aspect of the Artist 24. It features a headphone port for audio output, an HDMI port for video input, a USB-C port for data and video, and a power jack for external power. These ports allow the device to connect to a computer and receive power, enabling its full functionality.

Usage Features

The Artist 24 Pen Display offers several usage features designed to optimize the user experience:

Connection Options: The device supports two primary connection methods:

  1. HDMI Connection: This involves connecting the pen display to a computer via an HDMI cable for video and a USB-A to USB-C cable for data. The power jack then connects to an adapter plugged into a wall outlet.
  2. USB-C Connection: For computers with a full-featured USB-C port, a single USB-C cable can connect the pen display to the computer for both video and data. Similar to the HDMI connection, the power jack still connects to an adapter for power.

Driver and Software: To unlock the full potential of the pen display, users must download and install the corresponding driver from the XP-PEN official website. The driver allows for extensive customization of the device. After installation, it's recommended to restart the computer. The driver interface provides a centralized hub for configuring various settings, and any changes made can be saved by clicking the "OK" button.

Work Area Configuration: The driver offers flexible options for configuring the work area, which is the portion of the screen where pen input is active.

  • Screen Settings:
    • Multiple Monitors: In duplicate mode, the device's work area maps to all monitors, and the cursor moves simultaneously across them. In extended mode, users must select the specific monitor's work area to map the device to.
    • Display Area Modes:
      • Set full screen: Maximizes the screen area of the selected monitor.
      • Set screen area: Allows manual selection of the display area using the mouse.
      • Customize: Enables precise input of coordinates (X, Y, W, H) or dragging on the screen icon to define the display area.
    • Calibration: A feature to calibrate the offset between the stylus tip and the on-screen cursor, ensuring accuracy.
    • Show display number: Identifies connected monitors with numeric labels.
  • Pen Tablet/Pen Display Settings:
    • Full tablet area: Maximizes the device's work area.
    • Tablet proportion: Scales the work area and screen in equal proportions.
    • Set tablet area: Allows selection of the work area using the stylus.
    • Customize: Similar to screen settings, enables manual coordinate input or dragging to define the work area.
    • Rotation setting: The device can be set to 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° rotation, requiring physical rotation of the device to match.
    • Display setting: Adjusts color temperature, brightness, and contrast of the pen display.

Application-Specific Settings: The driver allows users to configure specific functions for individual applications. Users can add applications to a list and then customize the device's behavior when that application is active. This enables tailored settings for different creative software.

Pen Settings: The stylus features customizable keys. Users can assign various functions to these keys, including switching between pen and eraser modes, or other custom actions.

  • Mouse Control: Allows configuration of mouse controls and keyboard keys, enabling shortcut actions in compatible software.
  • Input from Keyboard: Enables setting keyboard shortcuts, useful for specific tools in design software. Multiple sets of shortcuts can be configured.
  • Other Functions: Includes options to disable the pen, show the control panel, switch roller or touch functions, and switch monitors.
  • Precision Mode: Limits the work area to a small region, facilitating detailed drawing.
  • Pressure Adjustment: Adjusts the sensitivity of pen pressure through curves or a slider, and allows testing of current pen pressure.
  • Mouse Mode: By default, the mouse operates in absolute mode. Users can switch to relative mode and adjust cursor speed.
  • Windows Ink: Supports Windows Ink pen pressure in drawing software, with an option to enable or disable it.

Shortcut Keys: The device's shortcut keys are customizable, with Photoshop commands as default. Users can assign functions to these keys, and it's recommended to set one key to "Switch Ring function" if the device has a roller or touch feature, to toggle control functions.

Touch/Roller Functionality: The Artist 24 features rollers (Roller 1 and Roller 2) that can be assigned various functions, such as zoom, brush size, scroll, and rotate. These functions can be customized or disabled. Customization allows users to assign specific key combinations to the roller actions and name them.

Maintenance Features

The XP-PEN Artist 24 Pen Display incorporates features that aid in troubleshooting and managing device configurations:

Settings: The settings menu provides options to manage various aspects of the device's operation:

  • Disable shortcut keys: Temporarily deactivates all shortcut keys.
  • Disable message: Prevents messages from appearing at the bottom of the screen when shortcut keys are used.
  • Disable pressure: Turns off pen pressure sensitivity.
  • Disable tilt: Disables the stylus's tilt function.
  • Diagnostic tool: A utility to help diagnose problems with the driver.
  • Import & export config: Allows users to save and load their customized shortcut keys and other settings, facilitating easy transfer of configurations or restoration of preferred settings. It's important to save the current configuration by clicking "OK" in the driver interface before importing or exporting.

Driver Updates: For optimal performance, users are advised to regularly check for and update the driver from the XP-PEN website. This ensures compatibility, bug fixes, and access to new features.

Troubleshooting Support: The manual provides contact information (website and email) for further assistance, indicating a support system for users encountering issues.

In summary, the XP-PEN Artist 24 Pen Display is a versatile tool for digital artists, offering extensive customization through its driver, multiple connectivity options, and a range of features designed to enhance precision and workflow efficiency. Its maintenance features, including configuration management and diagnostic tools, aim to provide a reliable and user-friendly experience.

XP-PEN Artist 24 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Response Time14ms
Contrast Ratio1000:1
Pen Pressure Levels8192
Pen Resolution5080 LPI
Screen Size23.8 inches
Resolution2560 x 1440
Viewing Angle178°
Display Colors16.7 million
Pen TechnologyElectromagnetic Resonance (EMR)
Accuracy±0.5mm
Power InputAC 100-240V
Brightness250 cd/m²
Stand AdjustabilityTilt
Tilt±60°
InterfaceHDMI

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