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- This is your Wacom grip pen.
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On one end of my pen is a tip for drawing,
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and the other has an eraser tip
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that I can utilize in various applications.
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On the side is a toggle button that I can customize.
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To customize these options,
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or to set up your pen sensitivity,
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refer to the chapter titled,
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"Customizing your Wacom Tablet".
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You can change out the nib
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on your Wacom graphic pen.
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There are two main reasons to do so.
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One, your nib may have worn out and become dull.
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Yes, this can really happen.
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The surface of your Wacom tablet
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has a texture to it to give you some resistance
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when you draw on the surface.
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This can wear down your nib over time.
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You may also want to change out your nib
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for a different tip.
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Depending on your tablet,
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your tablet may have come with a handy pen cup.
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This pen cup has a secret.
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If you remove the top, you'll notice that
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there are several different tips inside
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and a handy ring tool in the center.
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You'll see five standard replacement nibs,
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three which are felt-tipped,
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one is a brush tip,
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and this white-tipped one is great for sketching.
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To replace your nib, simply remove
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the ring from the center of the cup,
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and look for the notch in the center.
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The notch in the center is actually a grip for the nib.
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Using your ring tool,
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pull out the nib and
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pull straight out from your pen.
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You want to try and avoid twisting your pen
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as you're removing or inserting the new tip.
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Grab your replacement nib,
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and insert back into the pen,
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and just press softly.
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Do not use your teeth to pull nibs from your pen,
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as you can damage your nib,
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your teeth, or both.
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Once you're set, try out your different nibs
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and find out which one works best for you.
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Once you've changed your nib, be sure to go back
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to the Wacom tablet preferences,
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and customize your grip pen's feel.
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With our new nib in place,
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we're now ready to go.