up vote 0 down vote favorite
share [g+] share [fb]

I have a new Wacom Bamboo Model MTE-450 tablet with pen. It's buttons are not broken. I have reinstalled the driver four times and updated them every time.

When I use my pen for drawing, it makes a line without actually touching the tablet.

I'm aware of the other question about this, but it did not address my particular concern.

link|improve this question
2  
Just like any online place. Shouting is frowned on. You will make Unicorns cry. Which is sad :'( – MrStatic May 2 '10 at 19:47
While I'm no expert on Wacom hardware, I guess someone who is might need to know which OS you use, and it would likely be easier if you linked to the question you speak of and told us why the answers there weren't satisfactory. – Eroen Apr 17 at 20:31
feedback

2 Answers

up vote 2 down vote

it could be the nib is stuck in the on/clicked position. Pull the nib out and let sit for a few hours, see Wacom Bamboo Fun pen draws even while hovering. Since your tablet is new it is still under warranty, take advantage of this if pulling the nib does not work.

link|improve this answer
feedback
up vote -2 down vote

The sensor in drawing pad reacts on magnetic field, inductor in the stylus, so it really starts sensing the pen at some distance.

link|improve this answer
1  
So what? The pen still transmits the relevant pressure information back to the tablet and of course you need to move the pointer somehow. – Joey Apr 17 at 21:20
There us no transmitter in the pen itself, it is merely a magnet... – ZaB Apr 18 at 11:35
The pressure sensor is in the pen, so the pen gets power via induction from the tablet and transmits pressure information back. So even though the tablet is sensing the pen (and thus enables pointer movement) the pen still incorrectly assumes pressure (which leads to automatic drawing). – Joey Apr 18 at 12:28
You mean there is some circuit in the tip of the pen? Then shaking it badly may help – ZaB Apr 18 at 14:09
feedback

Your Answer

 
or
required, but never shown
discard

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.