Wacom Stylus & Smart Pens

Artists, business people, and professionals across multiple industries use Wacom pens to input data into touchscreen devices and make selections with pinpoint accuracy. The pens' patented technology has resulted in styluses that don't require cords or batteries. Digital writing instruments are increasingly popular among artists in particular as certain forms of art, such as comic books and architecture, rapidly move from paper to digital. Wacom stylus pens are also widely used by people who prefer to take handwritten notes on electronic devices. Browse office supplies at Staples to find a reliable digital writing tool for frequently signing digital documents.

Pressure sensitivity and dynamic responsiveness
Wacom pens are highly sensitive and responsive when the user applies different levels of pressure. They pick up on subtle changes in the user's stroke. This makes it possible to draw and write at different degrees of pressure and have the input accurately recognized by the tablet. The high sensitivity creates strokes of varying thicknesses from bold to fine.

The pen's dynamic responsiveness to the user also makes it possible for the Wacom stylus to function as a mouse, with a button provided to facilitate right-click functionality. This eases navigation and eliminates the problem of fingerprint-smudged screens.

Cordless, battery-free technology
Touch screen devices power Wacom stylus pens while in use. Therefore, there is never a need to stop and charge the pen or change batteries. The sensor boards within the tablet generate a magnetic field that the pen uses to produce its own energy with no disruptions to the pen's use. The cordless design of the stylus also saves users the inconvenience of working around a cord and constantly trying to move it out of the way.

With which devices are Wacom pens compatible?
These pens work effectively with various iOS touch electronics, tablets and Android devices across multiple manufacturers. It's a good rule of thumb that compatibility will work forward and not backward. This means that if the digital pen is compatible with a particular tablet, it is also likely to be compatible with the next tablet in that digital generation but is unlikely to be compatible with older models.

What additional features can users look forward to with their Wacom pens?
Wacom stylus pens have numerous additional features that vary from one model to another. Depending on the specific item, certain pens have an erase button. With these, users can flip the pen over and run the eraser over the screen in the same motion as they would with an ordinary pencil. This sends an erase signal to the tablet sensors and erases the desired area. Certain pens also allow you to perform hover functions, like reading more information on a link before you tap on it. Besides this, Wacom pens come with replacement nibs. When the nib is down to about a quarter-inch, remove the worn nib and carefully slide the end of the new nib into the barrel of the pen until it settles in place.

What's the best way to preserve the Wacom pen nib?  
Wacom stylus pens come with either a retractable nib or a magnetized cap. Cap the pen or retract the nib with a flick whenever you're not using the stylus.