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It's easy to get started with your Wacom Cintiq. This creative pen display is perfectly equipped to help you begin your journey as an illustrator. It's time to take your creative ideas to the next level.

Getting started with your Wacom Cintiq

It's easy to get started with your Wacom Cintiq. This creative pen display is perfectly equipped to help you begin your journey as an illustrator. It's time to take your creative ideas to the next level.

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Step 1

Download and install the driver.

Mac | Windows

Step 2

Connect Wacom Cintiq to power and your PC or Mac using the 3-in-1 cable*.

*Cintiq 22 comes with HDMI, USB and power cables.

Step 3

Follow the instructions of the Setup Wizard and you are ready to go.

Make the Wacom Cintiq yours

Set up your Wacom Pro Pen 2

See how to customize the shortcut buttons and pressure levels on your Wacom Pro Pen 2.

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Working with your Wacom
Pro Pen 2

See how the Wacom Pro Pen 2 reacts to subtle pressure changes and tilt.

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Using on-screen controls

See how to configure and use on-screen controls.

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Register your Wacom Cintiq

If you haven't installed your Wacom Cintiq, please follow these instructions to complete installation and register your device.

Step 1

Connect Wacom Cintiq to power and your PC or Mac using the 3-in-1 cable*.

*Cintiq 22 comes with HDMI, USB and power cables.

Step 2

Follow the instructions on the Setup Wizard screen and click on "register".

Step 3
Sign-in or create your Wacom ID.

Step 4
Your Wacom Cintiq will be automatically recognized.

If you've already installed your Wacom Cintiq, please follow these instructions to register your device.

Step 1

Connect Wacom Cintiq to power and your PC or Mac using the 3-in-1 cable*.

*Cintiq 22 comes with HDMI, USB and power cables.

Step 2

Open your Wacom Desktop Center. Select My Devices/Wacom Cintiq and click on the blue registration field.

Step 3
Sign-in or create your Wacom ID.

Step 4
Your Wacom Cintiq will be automatically recognized.

Add the extras anytime

To customize how you work even further, Wacom Cintiq is compatible with a range of accessories.

Accessories

Wacom Cintiq 16 Adjustable Stand

Choose from a variety of working angles (19-68°) to suit your own way of working.

Wacom Pro Pen 3D

Designed with 3D creativity in mind, the Wacom Pro Pen 3D provides full navigational control in 3D.

Wacom Pro Pen 2 with Pen Case

Wacom Pro Pen 2 features 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt-response and virtually lag-free tracking. A protective case with three nibs and a nib removal hole is included.

ExpressKey™ Remote

Save time on common creative tasks with the ExpressKey™ Remote's set of 17 customizable buttons and Touch Ring.

wireless kekyboard — Wacom Wireless Keyboard

Built for travel, the slim and lightweight Wacom Wireless Keyboard easily slides into the Wacom Soft Case or a laptop bag for easy portability.

Wacom Soft Case Large

Protect your Wacom Intuos Pro, Cintiq Pro, Cintiq, or MobileStudio Pro with the durable, water-resistant Wacom Soft Case Large.

Wacom Pro Pen 2 Case

A protective case for your Wacom Pro Pen 2.

Standard Pen Nibs - Wacom Pro Pen 2 , Wacom Pro Pen 3D (10 pack)

10 standard pen nibs for Wacom Pro Pen 2, and Wacom Pro Pen 3D.

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