I am
pleased to announce that, after some moths, Wacom has finally released a
firmware update for the Cintiq 24HD. This update is required only if you are
using the ArtPen and if you are experiencing problems with it.
I have been
in touch with Wacom team and I have to say thank you for the work that you did.
I know that the Cintiq 24HD was made to work since the beginning with the
ArtPen, but I also know how hard is to fix problems after a product is released.
The new
firmware revision is 109 (1.09). I received the new firmware on the 9th
of February and I had the time to properly test it.
If you need
this update you can directly ask Wacom Europe(support@wacom.eu). Please notice that this file will
not be available for download from any link and you will need to ask Wacom. I
can’t send the update to anyone. As usual for firmware updates, the procedure
is very risky if not done correctly. If your Cintiq 24HD is not properly
connected or if the power for some reasons is lost while the firmware is
updating that you can be in serious trouble!
All new Cintiq 24HD in production from now have already installed
the new firmware.
I tested
this new firmware with the more recent drivers from Wacom, in both Windows 7
and MacOS Lion OS. What I really like of this drivers is the “Pen sensibility
details” panel, where you really can fine-tune
your pens to best fit your drawing style. I like to have a curve like
the one that you can see in the screenshot below.
The
firmware update comes in a zip file with attached PDF instructions very easy to
follow, I will not explain how to do it but you can trust me if I tell you that
it took about 2 minutes to do the whole procedure, including the time need to
read the instructions.
What does
this firmware change? Well, finally, you can properly use the ArtPen. I decided
to re-do some of the tests done in the past moths to show the problems and I am
happy to tell you that the problems are finally
gone. For a detailed explanation on each test you can read the original ArtPen Article.
First test
is done inside the “popular” black/red line test in Photoshop. The test
consists in drawing a vertical line to join two horizontal lines already drawn
on the screen. This test has been done in Window 7 Ultimate.
Here you can see
the old video:
And now the
new video:
As you can
see the new firmware allows the Cintiq 24HD to really detect when the pressure
is released. Now you don’t get any more “following” of the pen while you draw.
The first video has been made with Windows 7. I have also tested the Cintiq 24HD with the new firmware on a MacOs Lion based computer and, as you can see, the ArtPen works fine also on this configuration.
The first video has been made with Windows 7. I have also tested the Cintiq 24HD with the new firmware on a MacOs Lion based computer and, as you can see, the ArtPen works fine also on this configuration.
Now I can
finally enjoy the Cintiq 24HD. Thanks Wacom!
Oh man awesome. I found you blog today, and thought "Yeah i wann do use my Art Pen also" – so i write with the support and i got the Firmware update. I mad step by step the thing. But i work on a Mac – and i use VMWare on this i have a Windows7 installation. – There i got the Cintiq 24HD in the Programming Mode. Than i run the Batch. – than after in was finished. Nothing was fixed. The LEDs are now totaly off. The Expresskeys without function. And on the OSX and Win7 it didnt find the Cinitq – now i have a very expensive Display ... i did everything i can today with testing do deinstall and install the drivers etc. – I write the Support .. but in think i will here on monday more about. That is really bad. I really want the ArtPen for my artworks.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this is a little strange, but I bought one of the first models, still have the firmware 1.07 and never managed to get this problem with the Art Pen. I tried also in the past, but nothing.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks for the effort put into solving the problem and letting all of us know there is a solution.
If it will suddenly pop-up at least I know what to do. And so does Wacom.
It's interesting, I've had the same problem in Australia and even after forwarding this link to them, i get replies saying that they aren't aware of any problems or firmware updates for the Cintiq. I've been bounced around a few departments with the comment that they'll look into it and then replies asking me to try reinstalling the tablet drivers. Its quite frustrating.
ReplyDeleteI am having this same problrm, but its happening to my regular Grip Pen, not my art pen. I am using the Cintiq 21ux. I am trying to contact Wacom to help me, its very frustrating.
ReplyDeleteHi Vittorio , I´d like to know , if you can send me that drive to my email , I´ll apreciate it.
ReplyDeletedarias.jose@gmail.com
Thanks