Wacom Cintiq : How to setup and get started

Wacom Cintiq 16 and 22 family marquee image — 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.

Wacom Cintiq 16

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Wacom Cintiq 22

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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 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 2

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

Add the extras anytime

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

Recommendations and guidelines for cleaning your Wacom product

All Wacom products can be safely cleaned with 70 or 75 percent isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) when applied to a soft lint free cloth. Lightly wipe the moistened cloth on the hard, nonporous surfaces of your Wacom product, such as the display, or other exterior surfaces. Don't use bleach. Avoid getting moisture in any opening, and don't submerge your Wacom product in any cleaning agents. See below for additional tips or please contact your regional Wacom customer service team.

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