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Fix: XP-PEN Pen Pressure is Not Working in Photoshop
You may have to reinstall the device after every update
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Published onOctober 13, 2023
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While the excitement of getting a new drawing tablet supersedes anything, issues with it are not uncommon, and many have, for long, reported that XP-PEN pressure is not working in Photoshop.
The problem is present across models, be it XP-PEN Artist or the Deco series, and usually has to do with an issue at the user’s end. It could be the misconfigured pressure settings, outdated drivers, or a Windows Ink issue to blame.
Is XP pen pressure sensitive?
Yes, all styluses for XP-PEN tablets support pressure sensitivity, as per the information available on the official website. Most have 8192 levels, while in a few of the latest models, such as Artist Pro 16, there are 16384 pressure levels.
How do I fix XP-PEN pen pressure in Photoshop?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Create a PSUserConfig.txt file
2. Turn on Pen Pressure in Photoshop
For your stylus to adjust the width based on pen pressure, the functionality has to be manually enabled in Adobe Photoshop. Remember, this applies across drawing tablets, even whenWacom pen pressure is not working.
In case selectingPen Pressureshows a warning sign that reads,Control by pen pressure requires the use of a pressure sensitive tablet, make sure youinstall the latest XP-PEN drivers.
3. Enable Windows Ink in the XP-PEN app
4. Reinstall the XP-PEN device
5. Update the XP-PEN driver
When the XP-PEN pressure is not working in Photoshop, it could always be the driver to blame. And updating them does the trick! It’s also an effective fix whenHuion pen pressure is not working.
And if Windows can’t find one, check the official website, choose your tablet model, download the latest version, and thenmanually install the driver.
6. Enable/Disable Windows Ink Workspace
When the Photoshop pen pressure is not working, you may reconfigure the Windows Ink feature. You will have to try both enabling and disabling it since the two worked for users. And this should eliminate all issues with pen pressure!
If XP-PEN has no pressure in Photoshop or the line width is not proportional to the applied pressure, it usually has to do with how things are configured. But you should be able to get pen pressure sensitivity working through either the PSUserConfig.txt files or through the latest drivers.
Besides, many users found thatXP-PEN is detected as a keyboard, which, too, is a driver-related problem.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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