Your pen is probably one of the most important tools in your creative arsenal. Whether you’re a freelance writer, a student writer, or an aspiring artist, you need a pen to help you express your thoughts and share them with the world. Wacom is the most trusted name in the drawing space and their products have been ruling the market for years now.

There are a lot of problems with Wacom and we’ll list down some of the most common issues that Wacom pen users face on a regular basis. These are the primary reasons Wacom pen glitches.

1. Wacom’s Pen Software Is Buggy

The software that runs your pen’s pen tips, nibs, and the palm rejection is key to making sure that your pen is working as it should be. It’s not an exaggeration to say that most of the issues that people experience with their Wacom pen can be traced back to the buggy pen software. 

The pen software is the part of your pen that interprets the input from your palm and from your fingers. This means that if your pen software is glitching and not working properly, then it will cause various issues with your pen. The most common problems that come from the buggy pen software are faulty palm rejection, inconsistent mapping, and inconsistent pen nibs.

2. Wacom’s Pen Mapping Is Inconsistent

The pen mapping refers to the information that tells the pen where your palm, your fingers, and the nibs are. If your pen mapping is inconsistent, then it will cause various issues with your pen. The most common problems that come from inconsistent pen mapping are faulty palm rejection, inconsistent mapping, and inconsistent pen nibs. 

If your pen is rejecting your palm while writing, then it might be because the pen mapping is inconsistent. There might be an area on your desk that the pen is detecting as palm rejections. This can be easily fixed by erasing the detected areas on your desk.

3. Wacom’s Pen Nib Is Inconsistent

The nibs are the components of your pen that you press down on to create strokes. These nibs are vary by brand and model so if the nib on your pen is inconsistent, then it will cause various issues with your pen. The most common problems that come from inconsistent pen nibs are faulty palm rejection, inconsistent mapping, and inconsistent pen nibs. 

If your pen is rejecting your palm while writing, then it might be because the pen nib is inconsistent. There might be an area on your desk that the pen is detecting as palm rejections. This can be easily fixed by erasing the detected areas on your desk.

4. Wacom’s Pen Tip Is Inconsistent

The pen tips are the components of your pen that are used to press down on the nibs. If the tip on your pen is inconsistent, then it will cause various issues with your pen. The most common problems that come from inconsistent pen tips are faulty palm rejection, inconsistent mapping, and inconsistent pen nibs. 

If your pen is rejecting your palm while writing, then it might be because the tip is inconsistent. There might be an area on your desk that the pen is detecting as palm rejections. This can be easily fixed by erasing the detected areas on your desk.

5. You Aren’t Using the Right Drivers

If you are using the wrong drivers, then your pen might be rejecting palm. It is also possible that the driver has a bug and is causing a problem. The easiest way to verify if this is true is to delete all old drivers and install the latest driver from Wacom’s website.

You Are Using an Old Version of Software

If you are using an old version of software, then it may be causing a problem for your pen. If this is the case, then you should update your software and see if the issue still persists.

6. There Is an Issue With Your Tablet

If you are using an older tablet or a tablet that is not supported by Wacom, then it might be the problem. You can check this by using the latest drivers for your tablet, and if you still have an issue, then you should contact your tablet manufacturer.

7. You Need to Calibrate Your Pen

This is not always the case, but some users experience issues when they do not calibrate their pen. You can check this by going to:

• Control Panel
• Tablet Settings
• Calibration

If you are having issues with your pen, then it might be because you have not calibrated it.

8. Your Tablet Is Overheating and Causing the Issue

If you notice that the software on your tablet is running warmer than usual, then this may be causing an issue with the pen driver. If this is the case, then there may be an overheating issue in your software that must be resolved.

Conclusion

The most common problems that come from the buggy software, inconsistent pen mapping, inconsistent pen nibs, and inconsistent pen tips are faulty palm rejection, inconsistent mapping, and inconsistent pen nibs.

You can easily solve these issues by making sure that your pen software isn’t glitching and that you’re erasing any detected areas on your desk. If you’re still facing issues with your pen, then you can register for a replacement at wacom.com. 

As for the pen mapping, you can either use the default settings or create your own custom pen mapping. The best practice is to use the default settings and then use the custom pen mapping to correct any issues that you might be having. The only time when you should use your own custom pen mapping is when your pen doesn’t work properly as expected.