But, the fun and usefulness of the pen all go right out of the window when it does not work. Generally, the pen stops working when the tablet’s pen runs out of charge. Or, your USB cable is faulty and not connected properly. Here’s our compilation of causes that obstructs the working of the tablet pen on windows and the methods to fix the issue.
Why is My Wacom Tablet Pen Not Working?
How to Fix Wacom Tablet Pen not Working?
With various causes in mind, there are several fixes in accordance with them. We have categorized the fixes into Hardware-related fixes and Software-related fixes. It may help provide better clarity about the fixes. You can find more details about them below.
Damaged USB Port or CableInsufficient charge on the penWorn-down or damaged Pen nibBugs in Windows updateOutdated Tablet driversIncompatibility of Wacom pen with Windows 10
Charge the Wacom Tablet Pen
The issue can arise when your Wacom pen does not have enough charge left. So, without considering going any further with the fixes, first, you must consider charging your pen. Based on your tablet, you will have to plug in the charging device or install a new set of batteries. If this method does not help, you shouldn’t worry. You can try other fixes below.
Check the USB Wire of the Wacom Tablet and Re-insert It
Another simplest thing that most people forget to consider is to check the USB wire of the tablet. It is obvious that if you don’t plug in the wire properly then the pen won’t work. So keeping that in mind, you can follow these steps: If the light runs constantly, and everything is working well, you can move on to other fixes.
Place a New Pen Nib
When the tip of the Wacom pen gets damaged or worn down, it hampers the overall performance. It also has the ability to make scratches on the drawing surface. Consider removing the pen tip when it has a sharp edge or is about 1/25 inch long. To remove it, use a nib removal tool. Then, you can slide the new replacement tip and slide it inside the barrel of the Walcom pen. While pushing the nib, do it slow and hard.
Change the Pen Touch Settings
It’s worth noting that there are several modes in the Wacom tablet pen. If the pen stops working, the problem can be in the right-click mode. For this, you can check the Use the pen as a right-click equivalent option from the Pen buttons settings. It can help resolve the issue. You can select either Right or Left click mode based on your choice. Here is how you can perform the fix:
Restart the Computer
In some instances, the bugs in your computer can also be the leading cause of the problem with the pen not working. The easiest fix would be to restart the computer. Doing so will remove the bugs. It also clears your RAM to provide your computer with a fresh start. So, it’s worth rebooting the device and plugging in the tablet again. Before clicking the Restart option, make sure to remove the Wacom Tablet from your computer. Check out the steps below to know the restarting process:
Reset User Preference
When you make some tweaks in the Wacom Tablet Properties, it stays in the user preference settings. So, when you need to troubleshoot some issue related to the tablet or the pen, you may need to delete it. Doing so will erase all user preferences and set the setting to the default state. It may also help with the issue of the pen not working. You can give it a try following these steps:
Try Restarting Wacom Tablet Services
When you are facing the issue of the Wacom pen not working on windows, you can restart the Wacom services on your computer which would reboot the entire process. It also helps to identify the tablet on your PC. Follow the steps below to restart Wacom Tablet Services on your computer:
Uninstall Update for Microsoft Windows
It’s worth remembering that sometimes the culprit for various problems on your computer may be the Windows update. It is possible that the Windows update may also cause conflict with the Wacom services and the issue emerges. Thus, you can try uninstalling the newest update and check whether the Wacom tablet pen works or not. If you don’t know the process, you can follow the steps below:
Uninstall and Reinstall the Tablet Driver
The probable issue may also be an outdated or faulty tablet driver. So, reinstalling it can be the probable solution.
Revert Back to Previous Wacom Driver
If the issue remains unresolved, one of the last alternatives is to downgrade the Wacom driver to the previous version. It can clear the misconfigurations and help the PC detect the tablet. to roll back the drivers to the previous version, you can follow these steps:
Reinstalling Wacom Software Entirely
When none of the previous methods works, the last resort would be to delete the Wacom software along with the related files and registry data. After this reinstall the software and check the pen.
