My tablet pen started acting up right before a big client deadline

It happened last Tuesday, just as I was starting the final piece for a local cafe's mural project. The pressure sensitivity would cut out every few minutes, making smooth lines impossible. I spent about an hour trying different USB ports and reinstalling the Wacom driver, but nothing fixed it. I ended having to finish the work with my old backup mouse, which was a real pain. Has anyone found a good fix for a pen that just loses pressure like that?

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amy_robinson5d ago

Ugh, that "pressure sensitivity cutting out" thing is the worst. I had that happen and it turned out to be a simple fix. Try cleaning the nib and the area around it on the pen with a dry cloth, and also wipe down the tablet surface. Dust and oil can mess with the connection. If that doesn't work, try a full restart of your computer with the tablet unplugged, then plug it back in after it boots up. That cleared it up for me last time.

cooper.taylor4d ago

Remember when pens just worked?