XPPen Artist Pro 16TP User manual

User Manual
Artist Pro 16TP Pen Display

Contents
Overview
1.1 Product Overview
1.2 Product Packing List
1.3 Specifications
1.4 Functions
1.5 Connection
Get started with your pen display
2.1 Download
2.2 Installation
2.3 Introduction to Driver
2.4 Work Area
2.5 Application
2.6 Pen Settings
2.7 Shortcut Keys
2.8 Touch/Roller
2.9 Settings
FAQ

Overview
1.1 Product Instruction
Thank you for choosing XP-PEN product. Artist Pro 16TP is a new generation pen display with
multi-touch function, which can greatly improve users' experience of painting and creation.
To give you a better understanding and using of your product, please read this user manual
carefully.
The specifications of the products and the contents of the manual are subject to change
without prior notice.
1.2 Product Packing List
*The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

1.3 Specifications
Product name
Artist Pro 16 TP
Product model
MD160U
Multi-touch
Yes
Anti-glare
Yes
General Specifications
Dimensions
406.4x263.1x15.4mm
Work area
345.6x194.4mm
Operating power
consumption (typical
value)
15W
Standby power
consumption
1W
Net weight
1.48kg
Interfaces
USB-Cx2
Operating
temperature and
humidity
0-50°C, 20-80% RH
(non-condensing)
Storage temperature
and humidity
-20°C-60°C,10-90%
(non-condensing)
Screen Specifications
Type
IPS LCD
Size
15.6 inch (16:9）
Resolution
3840x2160
Display area
345.6x194.4mm
Color gamut (typical
value)
Adobe RGB 92%
NTSC 88%
sRGB 124%
Colors
16.7M (8bit)
Contrast ratio
(typical value)
1000:1
Viewing angle
178° (89°/89°) H,
(89°/89°) V
Response time
30ms
Brightness (typical
value)
250 Cd/m2
Handwriting Specifications
Induction technology
Passive
electromagnetic
induction
Handwriting
resolution
5080LPI
Pressure sensitivity
level
8192
Reading height
10 mm
Accuracy
±0.5 mm (center)
±1.5 mm (corner)

Stylus Pen Specifications
Model
PH2
Eraser mode
Yes
Keys
1 (customizable)
Power adapter
Input
AC 110-240V
50/60HZ
Output
DC 5V 3A
DC 9V 2A
DC 12V 1.5A
Supported systems
Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.10 or later
1.4 Functions
1.4.1 Pen display
1. Mode switching key (for switching between three modes)
a. Enable both the pen and the touch control functions (supported only on Windows)
b. Enable the pen priority mode (which is the default mode)
c. Disable the touch control function
2. Power button
a. A steady blue indicator light means that the device is on and working properly
b. A steady orange indicator light means that the device is hibernating

3. Menu/Enter button
a. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu window
b. Press the Menu button again after selecting a function to confirm the selection
4. +/‒ button
a. In the normal mode, press the +/- buttons to adjust the screen brightness
b. In the OSD mode, press the +/- buttons to switch between function options
5. Display/Working/Touch area
6. Full-featured USB-C port
7. Security slot
8. Full-featured USB-C port
Note:
After there is no video signal input for more than 25s, the device will automatically enter the
power-saving hibernate mode;
1.4.2 2- in-1 cable
1.5 Connection
1. USB-C connection: for computers with full-featured USB-C ports.
USB-C port
HDMI port
USB-A port

Figure 1-1
Note:
Normally, to use the device, you only need a USB-C connection to a computer that supports the
full-featured USB-C port. The power supply of the USB-C port varies with computer brands and
models. Flickering screen means that the power supply is insufficient. At this time, you need to
connect another USB-C cable from the accessories to the power adapter for power supply.
2. 2-in-1 cable connection: for computers without a full-featured USB-C port.
Connect the HDMI and USB-A ends of the 2-in-1 cable to the computer, and connect another
end to the pen display;
Connect the USB-C cable to the adapter, and then connect the device to the power supply.
Figure 1-2
Note:
For a 2-in-1 connection, both HDMI and USB-A ends need to be plugged into the computer
before the device is powered on.

3. Press the power button to turn on the device.
4. Driver Installation.
Note:
You will need a computer that supports 4K/60Hz output to enable 4K resolution, otherwise, HD
visual effect will not be achieved unless you upgrade or change the computer;
Get started with your pen display
1.1 Download
Please download the corresponding driver according to your product model from the XP-PEN
official website (https://www.xp-pen.com).
1.2 Installation
After downloading is completed, please unzip the folder and operate the ".exe" file (Windows)
or ".dmg" (Mac) file, and then follow the prompts until installation is completed.
Notes:
1. Before installation, please temporarily close the antivirus software and firewall, and all
opened software.
2. If other drivers have been installed on the computer, please uninstall them first.
3. It is recommended to restart the computer after installation is completed.
4. For the best performance of your device, we highly recommend you check and update the
driver regularly from XP-PEN website.
1.3 Introduction to Driver
After the driver is installed, connect your device to your computer, and then open the driver to
start customizing your device.
Notes:
This document describes all the functions of the driver, but the functions in the actual use
process will vary due to different connected devices. Please refer to the device you actually used
for specific functions.

Store configuration:
If you need to make the changed configuration still valid when you use it next time after exiting
the driver, please click the "OK" button on the left side of the driver interface to save the
settings after changing the configuration. If the settings are successfully saved, the prompt
"Configuration saved successfully" will be given; otherwise, the changed configuration will be
valid only when it is currently used.
1.4 Work area
2.4.1 Screen
If multiple monitors are used in duplicate mode (i.e. All monitors display the same picture), the
work area of the device will be mapped to all monitors. When the pen moves in the work area,
the cursor on all monitors will move at the same time.
If multiple monitors are used in extended mode, it is necessary to select the work area of the
device on the driver interface to map to the corresponding monitor.
The driver provides three modes to set the display area of the screen:
(1) Set full screen: Set the screen area of the selected monitor to the maximum.
(2) Set screen area: Use the mouse to manually set the display area of the screen. Click the first
position (top left) of the display area of the screen with the mouse, and then click the
second position (bottom right).
(3) Customize: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxes below X, Y, W, and
H to customize the size of the display area of the screen, or use the mouse to drag on the
screen icon of the driver interface to adjust the display area of the screen.
Calibration:
Calibrate the offset between the stylus and the cursor.
Show display number:
Identify all connected monitors, and numeric identifiers will be displayed in the
lower-left corner of each monitor.

2.4.2 Pen Tablet/Pen Display
Set any part of the work area of the device to be mapped as the display area of the screen. The
driver provides four modes for selection:
(1) Full tablet area: Maximize the work area of the device.
(2) Tablet proportion: Scale the work area of the device and your screen in equal proportions.
(3) Set tablet area: Use a stylus to click the positions of "top left corner" and "bottom right
corner" to be selected.
(4) Customize: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxes below X, Y, W, and
H to determine the size of the work area of the device, or use the stylus to drag on the
device icon on the driver interface to set the size of the work area.
Rotation setting:
You may set the device to 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°. After finishing the setting, you also need to
rotate the device to the corresponding direction.
Display setting:
Set the "color temperature ", "brightness" and "contrast" of the pen display.

1.5 Application
After selecting the application, set the function you want for this application.
a. Click the "+" on the top right of the application bar to open the application selection
interface.
b. Select application to be added from the running program or click the "browse" button to add
from the installed software; after the application is selected, the path of the selected
application will be displayed at the bottom.
c. Click the "OK" button at the bottom of the interface, and the application just selected will
be added to the application bar.
1.6 Pen settings
Pen keys:
Set functions of the pen keys here. You may click the drop-down menu to use "Customize" to
do so.

Notes:
When the pen is within the working range of the device, single-click the key to switch the pen or
eraser mode. When other functions are switched, the current switching mode will be displayed
at the bottom of your screen.
Selecting "Use mouse control" and "input from keyboard" in the "customize" function allows
you to customize functions of the combination key.
Use mouse control:
You may configure mouse controls and keyboard keys here. With the "Keyboard Shift" and
"Left Click" selected, shortcut actions are enabled in software that supports such combination
keys.
Input from the keyboard:
You may configure keyboard shortcuts here, for example, set it as Alt+A in 3D MAX software,
and an alignment tool can be used.
You may set multiple sets of keyboard shortcuts here. When you press the button on the pen, all
the shortcuts functions you set will run again.
The functions displayed in red box will be different upon different devices.

Precision mode:
Precision mode is to limit the work area of the device to a small area. This function may allow
you to make more detailed drawings for some areas.
Pressure adjustment：
The sensitivity of pressure may be adjusted by adjusting the "output" and "pen pressure" curves
or moving the slider on the progress bar.
Current pressure can test your current pen pressure.
Mouse mode：
The mouse uses the absolute mode by default. Check this to use the relative mode. After
selecting it, you can adjust the speed of the cursor.
Absolute coordinate (pen mode): This is the standard mode. Absolute coordinate is to scale
down the display area of your screen to the work area of the pen display.
Relative coordinate (mouse mode): The operation method of this mode is the same as that of a
normal mouse.
Windows Ink：
Some drawing software can support Windows Ink pen pressure, and you can select or cancel
"Windows Ink" to open or close this function, which is opened by default.

1.7 Shortcut keys
To use the shortcut keys of the device, set the input method to English mode. Setting to
another mode may not function correctly.
The shortcut key of the device is the command key of Photoshop as the default value. You can
customize shortcut keys according to your personal needs, different devices have different
numbers of shortcut keys.
If the device has a roller or a touch, it is recommended that you set one of the shortcut keys to
"Switch Ring function"(if applicable), so that to switch roller or touch control function.
Customize shortcut keys:
Select "customize" from the drop-down menu to customize the function of each shortcut key.
The setting steps are the same as those of pen keys (see 2. 6 Pen settings).
1.8 Touch/Roller
2.8.1 Roller 1
Select the function you want to use from the default four groups of functions. You can
customize or set this function invalid.
Customize：
In the custom settings, you can set KL and KR to corresponding key combinations and custom
name them.

2.8.2 Roller 2
The setting procedure is the same as that of the Roller 1.
1.9 Settings
Disable shortcut keys:
Close functions of all shortcut keys.
Disable message:
When the shortcut key is used, no message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen when
this function is checked.

Disable pressure:
You will not feel the pressure of the stylus when using this stylus.
Disable tilt:
Disable the tilt function of the stylus.
Diagnostic tool:
If there is any problem while using the driver, you can use a diagnostic tool.
Import & export config:
You can import and export the configured shortcut keys and other functions to store and read
their settings.
Notes:
When you need to import & export the changed functions, please click the "OK" button on the
left side of the driver interface first to save the configuration.
FAQ
1. No signal
a. Make sure that the power supply is connected
b. Please check that whether the connection cable is correct
c. Please check if the power indicator light is blue; please check the connection cable and
switch on the device again if the indicator is not in blue
d. If the signal is unstable, please check whether the connection cable port is stable.
2. Not able to display in 4K HD
This product supports 3840x2160 pixels display. Please check if your computer supports this
resolution output.
3. Pen not working
a. Check that if it's the pen that came with the product
b. Please install the driver and check that if the pen setting screen of the driver is correct
4. Pen tip offset
Please use the driver to recalibrate the pen.

5. The drawing software unable to enable pen pressure
a. Please check that if the drawing software supports pen pressure
b. Please download the latest driver from the XP-PEN website, install it and check that
whether the pen pressure is functional
c. If the pen pressure functions properly, please select the Windows Ink function in the pen
setting screen of the driver, and then open the drawing software to test.
6. Unable to enable the pen and the touch control functions simultaneously
Touch control and pen functions conflict with each other. You need to set the Pen and
Windows Ink function in Windows:
a. Open Windows Settings and select "Devices"
b. In the Pen and Windows Ink interface, uncheck "Ignore any touch input when using a pen"
Note:
This option is only available if you have connected a touch device. After connecting a touch
device for the first time, you will need to reboot your system to set it up.
MAC systems do not allow the pen and the touch control functions to be enabled
simultaneously.
7. Delay and lag occurs when drawing
Please check that if the computer (CPU & GPU) meets the recommended configuration
requirements of the installed drawing software and refer to the FAQ on the official website of
the drawing software for optimizing the relevant functions in the settings as per the
recommendations.
If you need any further assistance, please contact us at:
Website: www.xp-pen.com
Email: service xp-pen.com