XPPen Artist 13.3 User manual

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Artist 13.3 Manual
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Artist 13.3 User Manual
Do not store this product in areas that drop below 5℃ or above 40℃. Avoid locations
with excessive temperature fluctuations. This may result in damage to the product and
Avoid extreme high or low-temperature exposure to the XP-Pen tablet.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Doing so may expose you to heat, fire,
Do not disassemble
Do not use alcohol for cleaning
Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or other mineral solvents that may discolor and
cause deterioration to the product.
Be cautious of water and all liquids that may be near the tablet. Exposure to water or
Do not expose to water
Avoid placing metallic objects and especially magnetic objects on the tablet.
Placing metallic and/or magnetic objects on this product during operation may cause
malfunction or permanent damage.
Safety Precautions
This manual uses the following symbols to ensure that the XP-PEN Tablet is used correctly and safely.
Be sure to read and observe the Safety Precautions.
In such a system, this product could negatively affect other electronic devices and
Do not use this product in a control system area that requires a high degree of
safety and reliability.
Turn the power off your tablet when onboard an aircraft or in any other location where
use of electronic devices is prohibited, otherwise it may negatively affect other
electronic devices in the area.
Turn the power off in areas where use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Accessories to this gadget may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep all
accessories away from infants and young children.
Keep the product away from infants and young children.
CAUTION
Do not place heavy objects on top of this product.
Do not place heavy objects on the product. Do not step on, or place your body weight
on this product as this may cause damage.
Do not place this product on unstable surfaces.
Avoid placing this product on unstable, tilted sur faces or any locations exposed to
excessive vibrations. This may cause the tablet to fall or impact sur faces which can
CAUTION
Striking the pen against hard objects can cause damage to the pen.
Do not strike the pen against hard objects.
Avoid gripping the pen too tightly, and DO NOT use excessive weight/pressure on
the Express Key button and pen.
The stylus pen is a high-precision instrument. Avoid pressing too tightly on the
Express Key button, and keep any objects from covering the pen to avoid potential
damage. Keep the pen away from areas of high dust, contaminants, or any particulate
XP- Pen shall in no event be liable for incidental damages- including but not
limited to loss of business income, interruption of business activities,
corruption or loss of data – that arise from use or failure to use this product
correctly.
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the connection to other devices or use of third party software.
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earthquakes, including those caused by third parties and those arising from
user misuse, abuse or neglect.
XP- Pen shall in no event be liable for damage resulting from uses not
documented in this manual.
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Artist 13.3 User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the XP-Pen tablet. Our product user manual currently supports
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Contents
VI. Driver Uninstallation...............................................
a. Windows....................................................................
b. Mac............................................................................
b. Mac...........................................................................
a. Windows...................................................................
a. Windows..................................................................
b. Mac...........................................................................
V. Driver Settings UI.......................................................
b. Pen tip replacement................................................
a. Stylus and accessories............................................
II. Stylus.............................................................................
c. Pen stand...................................................................
IV. Driver Installation....................................................
c. Active area..................................................................
I. Artist 13.3......................................................................
a. System requirements................................................
b. Product overview......................................................
III. Connecting the Artist 13.3.....................................
{ I.Product Overview }
a. System Requirements
● USB and HDMI ports
● Windows 10/8/7
● Mac OSX 10.10 or later
b. Product Overview
Image 1-1: Product Overview
3. USB port
4. Brightness up
5. Brightness down
1. Working area
2. Shortcut keys
6. Powerindicator LED
a. On, blue: The Artist 13.3 is connected to your computer and powered on.
c. Active area
Image 1-2: Active area
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{ III.Setting up the Artist 13.3 }
(2). The RED USB cord can be plugged int to your computer or into a wall outlet. The other USB
(1). Two USB cords are included with the Artist 13.3.The RED USB code of the two comes in two
separate sections which must be connected before use.
Notes:
1. The RED USB cord plugs into extra USB cable.
Image 3-1: Connecting the extra USB cable
2. Plug the USB cord into the Artist 13.3.
3. Plug the Artist 13.3 HDMI and USB cords into your computer.
{II. Stylus}
Overview
Image 2-1: Stylus
(2). Barrel button 2
(1). Pen tip
(3). Barrel button 1
a. Barrel button functions can be customized in the tablet's driver settings.
b. Stylus does not use a battery or require charging.
NOTES:
Pen Case, Pen stand, Pen tip and Pen clip hole
Image 2-2: Pen Case, Pen stand, Pen tip, Pen clip hole
(1). Pen clip
(3). Pen case
(4). Pen stand
(2). Pen clip hole
Image 2-3: Pen stand
(1). Twist the pen stand’s top cover counter-clockwise to separate it from the pen stand.
(2). Take a new pen tip from the inside of the pen stand.
(3). Push the new pen tip straight into the stylus.
Insert the stylus tip into the hole in its center. Tilt the stylus slightly so that the tip catches
on the edge of the hole, then pull the stylus and pen stand apart to remove the pen tip.
Pen tip replacement
Image 2-4: Pen tip replacement

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Image 3-2: Connection
4. Plug the long, 2-part USB power cord into your computer or into a wall outlet. If your tablet
does not work correctly with its power cord connected to your computer, please plug the
cord into a wall outlet instead.
Image 3-3: Connection-1
If your tablet displays a “No Signal” error message:
(2). Test the Artist 13.3 on a different computer to check for hardware issues.
(3). If the error persists on different computers and (a) does not solve it, please contact XP-Pen
Notes:
(1). Unplug the Artist 13.3's USB cord then plug it back in. Ensure that cord is connected well.
Reboot your computer, then turn the Artist 13.3 off and back on.
(3). Please download the latest driver version from the XP-Pen website (www.xp-pen.com) and
be sure to extra the ".zip" le contents before running ".exe" or ".pkg".
(4). The Artist 13.3’s maximum resolution is 1920x1080.
{ IV.Driver Installation }
Notes:
(1). Disable any antivirus or rewall software and close any non-essential background software
before beginning the installation. Some software, such as OneDrive and Dropbox, may
monopolize important les and prevent a successful installation. On Windows computers,
check the system tray on the bottom-right of the screen and close any software unrelated to
your computer hardware. On Windows 8 computers, syncing must be disabled in OneDrive
while installing and uninstalling tablet drivers.
(2). Uninstall any existing tablet software before attempting to install the Artist 13.3 driver.
Other tablet drivers will conict with the Artist 13.3 driver or prevent installation entirely.
a. Windows
tablet.
and other items to 100%.
2. Please download the Artist 13.3 latest driver from the support section of our website,
www.xp-pen.com, extra and run ".exe”
1. Connect the Artist 13.3 to your computer using the included HDMI & USB cords. Turn on the
3. After a successful installation, the driver’s icon ( ) will appear in your system tray and on
4. (Recommended) Open [Control Panel] > [Display], then set Change the size of text, apps,
your desktop. If the icon is not present, uninstall the driver, reboot, and repeat step 2.
Image 4-1: Display setting
7. In Duplicate these displays mode, set both of your monitors’ resolutions to 1920x1080.
5. In [Control Panel] > [Display], change your dual monitor settings to Extend mode/Extend
these displays.
6. In Extend mode, set your Artist 13.3 to monitor 2 and choose a resolution of 1920x1080.

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Image 4-2: Extend mode
Artist 13.3 to Monitor 2 under “Current screen.” Apply and exit.
9. Double-click the driver’s system tray icon to open your tablet settings, then set your
8. Apply and exit.
Image 4-3: Mac driver
1. Connect the Artist 13.3 to your computer using the included HDMI & USB cords. Turn on
2. Please download the Artist 13.3 latest driver from the support section of our website,
www.xp-pen.com and run ".pkg"
the tablet.
b. Mac
3. If you run into the error message below, please complete the following steps.
Image 4-4: Unidentied developer
(1). Open “System Preferences,” then “Security & Privacy.”
Image 4-5: Security & Privacy
(2). Click the lock icon on the bottom left of the window.
Image 4-6: Lock

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(3). Input your username and password, then click “Unlock.”
Image 4-7: Password
(4) . Click “Open Anyway.”
Image 4-8: Open Anyway
(5). Click “Open” to run the tablet setup.
Image 4-9: Open
4. Open [System Preferences] > [Display]. In the Display tab, set your resolution to Default for
Image 4-10: Display

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Image5-2: UI
Driver UI
(a). The Artist 13.3’s express keys are designed to work with US English keyboards.
Keys may not function correctly with the other keyboard languages.
Notes:
(b). By default, the Artist13.3 express keys are mapped to standard Photoshop keyboard
Image 4-11: Arrangement
(2). In the Monitor tab, set Monitor Mapping to Color LCD.
(1). Open [Finder] > [Applications] > [Touch Tablet] > [Pen Tablet Setting].
5. In the Arrangement tab, you may choose to Mirror Displays. With Mirror Displays enabled,
both monitors’ resolutions should be set to 1920x1080.
(1). Open [Finder] > [Applications] > [Touch Tablet] > [Pen Tablet Setting].
6. With Mirror Displays disabled, set your Artist 13.3’s resolution to 1920x1080.
Image 4-12: Calibration
{ V.Driver Settings UI }
OR
a. Windows
●Double-click the driver’s system tray icon ( ).
The Artist 13.3’s driver settings can be opened in two ways:
Image 5-1. Keyboard

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Image5-7: Windows Ink
5. Windows Ink
Windows Ink capability can be toggled on and off here. Enabling this will allow support for
Windows Ink and applications that run using Windows Ink.
1. Barrel Button Settings
You may customize the functions of your tablet pen’s barrel buttons here. Use the “Function
Key” option to program custom keystrokes.
Image5-3: Barrel Button Settings
With the stylus in range of the Artist 13.3’s working area, press the assigned barrel button to
toggle between pen and eraser modes in compatible drawing software. The current mode will
Pen/Eraser Toggle
Note:
Image 5-4: Click Sensitivity
2. Click Sensitivity & Current Pen Pressure
Current Pen Pressure shows the current pressure level being exerted on your tablet and can
be used to test pen pressure.
You can adjust pen pressure to "Output" or "Press" sensitivity on here.
Relative (Mouse) Mode: Mouse mode; The tablet’s work area does not correspond to absolute
Absolute (Pen) Mode: Standard tablet mode; Each point of the tablet’s work area corresponds
to an absolute point on your computer display.
3. Mouse Mode
Image5-5: Absolute & Relative modes
The Artist 13.3 may be congured for use on different monitors. Generally, this should be set
to “Monitor 2.”
4. Current Screen
Image5-6: Current Screen

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Image5-8: Calibration
(1). Color Temperature: Use to adjust the Artist 13.3’s color balance.
and contrast can also be adjusted here.
(2). User: Use to adjust red, green and blue color levels on the Artist 13.3’s display. Brightness
(3). Rotate: You may rotate the Artist 13.3’s display in this tab.
7. Display Setting
Image5-9: Display Setting
6. Calibration
The Calibration tab allows you to set up calibration for your tablet.
8. Express Keys Settings
Image5-10: Express Key Setting
9. Use Function Key to set custom keystrokes for your shortcut keys.
Image5-11: Function Key

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Fine Detail Mode allows you to restrict your tablet’s active area to a small portion of the screen
for ne detailing.
Note:
10. Default
Click “Default” to revert to manufacturer settings.
11. XP-Pen Logo
your driver.
If a driver update is available, you will see a blue arrow here ( ). Click the arrow to update
Image5-12: XP-Pen logo
b. Mac
 To open the Artist 13.3’s driver settings, open Finder > Applications >PenTabletSetting.
Driver UI
Image5-13: Tablet Setting
1.1. Pen
Image5-14: Mac UI
Pressure No Support function can disable pen pressure when drawing Click “Default Button
In this tab, you may customize the functions of your stylus' barrel buttons, adjust pressure
sensitivity, and test your pen pressure.
Note:
Pen/Eraser Toggle
With the stylus in range of the Artist 13.3’s working area, press the assigned barrel button to
toggle between pen and eraser modes in compatible drawing software. The current mode will
briey be displayed on your monitor.
Image5-15: Pressure Test
The “Monitor” tab allows you to congure your tablet for use monitor1 or monitor2.
1.2. Monitor
Image5-16: Monitor

1.3. Express Keys
shortcut keys. Use the “Reset Customer Dened” option to program custom keystrokes.
In the Express Keys tab, you may choose your preferred functions for the Artist 13.3's
Image5-17: Express Keys
1.4. Calibration
The Calibration tab allows you to calibrate your tablet or rotate your display.
To calibrate, click Calibration and follow the on-screen instructions.
Image5-18: Calibration
{ VI. Driver Uninstallation }
In the Start menu, open [Settings]  [Apps & features]. Find “Pentablet” and click “Uninstall.”
a. Windows
b. Mac
Open [Finder]→ [Application]→ [Pen Tablet], then click “Uninstall Pen Tablet” and follow
Image 6-1: Mac uninstall
Note:
When attempting to reinstall the Artist 13.3 driver, be sure to reboot your computer after the
This tab displays the current version of your driver software.
1.5. About
Image 5-19: About
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Q: Where can I download the latest Artist 13.3 driver?
a.Latest driver releases can be downloaded from our website (www.xp-pen.com).
Q: I can’t use the stylus to control the cursor.
Download the tablet’s latest driver from www.xp-pen.com, then extract the .zip contents
to the desktop.
Close all non-essential software and processes (Some software may use the wintab
process and interfere with the driver installation. OneDrive in particular often causes
issues; its system tray icon looks like two grey clouds. OneDrive’s syncing must be disabled
during installation and uninstallation on Windows 8 computers).
a. Uninstall the Artist13.3 dr i ver a n d r eb o o t, t h e n co n n ect y o ur Ar t ist 13.3 t o
yo u r com p ute r a n d te s t y ou r s t yl u s . If t h e c urs o r res p ond s t o you r p en
in p ut, t h e tab l e t' s h a rd w a re i s f u nc t i ona l . Rei n sta l l the A r tis t 13.3
dr i ver a c cor d i ng t o t h es e s t ep s ( W in d o ws) :
Open C:\Windows. Using the “search” box near the top-right of the window, search for
“WinTab32.dll” and delete any instances.
{ VII.FAQ }
Q: How do I know that the Artist 13.3 driver installed successfully?
a. After installing the driver, the Artist 13.3’s driver icon should be visible in your system
tray on the bottom-right of your screen (Windows OS). Pen input will control the cursor
and pressure sensitivity will be functional in the driver UI’s “Pressure Test”.
a. Connect and install the Artist 13.3 on a different computer. If the tablet functions properly
on the new computer, you are experiencing a software issue—conrm that ALL tablet
drivers (including the Artist 13.3) are uninstalled and removed from your computer, then
reinstall the Artist 13.3.
Q: How do I determine if a problem is software or hardware related?
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Skype: XP-Pen
Web: www.xp-pen.com
Email: [e-mail]