To turn on your XP-Pen stylus, the method depends on whether you have a battery-free or rechargeable model. Battery-free styluses activate automatically the moment they touch the tablet surface, while rechargeable models require you to press and hold a physical power button.
Unboxing and charging your XP-Pen stylus
When you open the box, you'll find the tablet, the stylus in its compartment, and accessories including a charging cable, spare nibs, and a user manual. Before first use, locate the charging port on your stylus, it may be behind a removable cap or at the end. Connect the provided USB cable to the stylus and a power source, such as your computer's USB port, to charge it fully. This ensures uninterrupted creative sessions, especially important when you are connecting and using a stylus pen for the first time, and spares you the panic of locating your misplaced stylus pen mid-project.
How to turn on your XP-Pen stylus
For battery-free styluses, there is no power button, simply bring the stylus near the tablet's active area, and it turns on instantly through electromagnetic resonance. Rechargeable models have a power button or switch along the body. Press this button to activate the stylus, following the instructions in your user manual for your specific model.
Pairing the stylus with your device
First, enable Bluetooth on your computer or mobile device. Then, activate pairing mode on your XP-Pen tablet by following the on-screen prompts or instructions in the user manual. The tablet will detect the stylus; confirm the connection on both the tablet and your device when prompted. Once paired, your stylus and tablet form a responsive ecosystem for digital drawing. If you ever misplace your stylus, you can still navigate your work using tablet stylus alternatives.
Troubleshooting common stylus issues
If your stylus stops working after your computer wakes from sleep mode, a verified fix is to disable sleep mode entirely in your system's power options. This prevents the stylus from losing connection during power state changes. For pen pressure or drawing lag problems, open the XP-Pen driver settings and check the Windows Ink settings. Depending on your software, either disabling Windows Ink or ensuring it is enabled within the driver can resolve pressure sensitivity and lag issues.
