Wacom 12WX User manual

And where they come to life.
Digital doodler: Jon Burgerman
Cintiq 12WX.
Discover the natural feeling of
working on screen directly. With
the Cintiq 12WX, digital content
creators can directly draw, paint
and scribble on a portable,
lightweight high-quality 12.1” TFT
display. Tap the full potential of
a new interactive pen display
generation: The evolution of
creativity takes its next, decisive
step.
Slim, light and durable, the Cintiq
12WX enables you to work at the
office, at home, on your desk or
on your lap – all you need is a Mac
or PC and power. Enjoy drawing
directly on a high-resolution
LCD screen. The Cintiq 12WX
is perfect for use as a digital
sketchbook: Bring your ideas to
life on its smooth, flat surface
– with Wacom’s patented pen
technology. Use it as a stand-
alone solution or in a multi-monitor
environment. Your Cintiq 12WX
marks a major advance in the
evolution of creativity.
Key features
• Work on screen directly:
Realise your ideas 1:1 as soon as they reach you
• Share your creative content immediately:
You even could replace your sketchbook
• Work across displays with comfort:
Use your Cintiq 12WX as second on third monitor
• Small & rugged:
For a maximum of physical flexibility and durability
• Ergonomic:
Lightweight design and comfortable shape
• Portable:
Accompanies your daily movements – just plug-in and record your ideas
• High Cintiq quality standards:
Combined with high affordability
Psycho tests.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (W x D x H) 405 x 270 x 17 mm (15.96 x 10.64 x 0.67 in),
excluding rotation pivot
Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)
Input voltage 12 VDC
Power consumption 29 W or less in normal operation mode
2 W or less in suspend or standby modes
1 W or less in off mode
TABLET
Technology Electromagnetic resonance method
Active Area 261.1 x 163.2 mm (10.3 x 6.4 in)
Resolution 0.005 mm per point (5,080 lines per inch)
Coordinate Accuracy +/- 0.5 mm (+/- 2 in), average
Reading Height 5 mm (0.2 in)
Report Rate 133 points per sec (max.)
GRAPHICS CARD
Type Any graphics card with DVI- or VGA-connection
(DVI connection recommended)
CONVERTER UNIT
Dimensions (W x D x H) 148 x 112 x 27 mm (5.83 x 4.41 x 1.06 in),
excluding foot pads
Weight 0.3 kg (0.66 lb)
Video input DVI or VGA (DVI incl. DDC/CI, DDC-2B,
and other standards)
Tablet interface USB
Output Proprietary video and USB interface
Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Output voltage 12 VDC, 3.3 A
DISPLAY
Type a-Si TFT active matrix LCD
Screen size 310 mm (12.1 in) diagonal, 261.1 x 163.2 mm (10.3 x 6.4 in)
Aspect ratio 16 : 10, approximately
Supported resolutions 1,280 x 800 pixels (WXGA) maximum, 1,024 x 768 pixels
(XGA), 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA), 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) a.o.
Pixel pitch 0.204 x 0.204 mm (0.01 x 0.01 in)
Colour depth 16.7 million colours / 24 bit
Pixels 1,024,000
Response time (refresh rate) 25 ms typical (rise and fall)
Brightness 180 cd/m2 (maximum)
Contrast ratio 600:1
Plug and Play DDC-2B, DDC/CI, and other DVI standards
PEN
Type Pressure sensitive, cordless, battery-free
Switches Tip switch, 2 side switches and eraser
Pressure to Activate Tip Switch 30 g – 400 g
Pressure Levels 1,024
Tip Switch Lifetime 10 million pen strokes
Weight 18 g
Rubberised Grip Area Yes
Supplied with 3 standard tips, 1 stroke tip, 1 felt tip