Photoshop not recognizing Pen Pressure

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I'm using Photoshop CS6 64-bit with a Wacom Bamboo Pen tablet.  I've already tried fixing/resetting the tablet numerous times, and I've come to the conclusion that the problem is with Photoshop, not the tablet.  Important points of my problem

1. Whenever I completely reset my computer, photoshop recognizes the tablet and uses it correctly. The problem arises after I close my laptop or unplug the tablet.  When I try to use it again, it gives the triangle warning box that says pen sensitivity is not available without a pressure-sensitive tablet.

2. The tablet with Pen Pressure works in Manga Studio 100% of the time.  This is why I'm posting this in the Adobe Forums, not Wacom.

I've tried several fixes, I must have reinstalled different versions of my Tablet Driver 10 times at least, it always comes back to this same problem.  No matter what I do, it works for awhile, but when I put my laptop to sleep or unplug the tablet, photoshop no longer recognizes it.

[bvalente]

Ah - you have to have PEN mapping to have this option. Mouse mapping doesn't show this option

speaking of which, I hate pen mapping!

thanks for that bit of info - brian

[Your Voice]

This worked for me, thanks!

[rodrikes]

Wonderfull!!

[DevoD]

With the new update of photoshop, I had two instances of photoshop within the WACOM tablet properties app. Making sure that 'Windows Ink' box was checked fixed the problem for me.

[mattg99152679]

Finally solved the issue (the annoying little "!" triangle when other software was happily in bed with the wacom having consensual design).

I previously tried:

the "swap the nib" trick (#nibgate)

open photoshop with a pen click

turn off your wireless mouse

re-installing wacom drivers

re-booting

swearing

moaning on instagram/shouting into the ether

but yeah, adding the photoshop application to the applications list and ticking the Windows Ink box worked.

Thank you.

[steven_rogiers]

Hi, this might not be the most common thing to do but I experienced the same issue.

I just safely removed the litle usb connector and reinserted it.

Solved the problem for me .

Map your pen after to be sure,

regards

[skybirdlin]

I have just gone through all of these ways to fix the pen pressure on photoshop, but nothing worked. I recently bought a lightly used cintiq 21UX, and it's an older tablet. The pen pressure worked with my old wacom bamboo tablet, but not this one. Any more thoughts as to what might fix the pen pressure?

[alexandras86275695]

I've been trying to get the pen pressure to work on XP Pen Star 05 tablet. I've tried everything stated above and nothing seems to work. I can't seem to find where to add Photoshop to the applications for the XP Pen. Pen pressure works in Illustrator but not Photoshop or Sketchbook Pro. It also works in the settings for XP Pen/PenPressure. Any other ideas for an XP Pen?

[jackl46391534]

I'm in in the same boat. I tried everything listed here and even tried installing different driver versions. I don't think it's a driver issue as much as I think it is an issue on Photoshop's end.

[Trevor.Dennis]

jackl46391534  wrote

I'm in in the same boat. I tried everything listed here and even tried installing different driver versions. I don't think it's a driver issue as much as I think it is an issue on Photoshop's end.

jackl46391534 , you need to start a new thread, and tell us:

Operating system?
Photoshop version?
Tablet?
Are you using the WinTab or Windows Ink API?

If you are unclear about the API go start the new thread and we'll take it from there.

[jackl46391534]

just created a discussion and posted

[kaesowna]

Hello! If you're having the same issue I'd like to share the advice I had given the main person who started with the question. I had said how my pen was not working only in the use of Photoshop BUT did fine everywhere else. I Uninstalled Photoshop and then Reinstalled it and it works just how it should. Not to mention that PHOTOSHOP does not at all look how it did before I Uninstalled it. For example my pens never had auto-subfolders. So I have a feeling it has to do with some update that did NOT go through properly for some reason. Because it had two updates and neither of those updates changed the look of the program. Just make sure you have your images backed up somehow if you need that. For example when you open Photoshop it automatically has the recently worked on projects. Those will leave if you Uninstall. Just a heads up!

[johann57]

My problem was also solved when I removed my wireless keyboard!

[Addiei]

I was having the same issue (little triangle error next to "Control" under brush settings) and I just took the nib out, put it back in, and it works!

[kaesowna]

HELLO! I am not sure if this will help you BUT it did help me. My pen was not reacting accordingly when only in the USE of PHOTOSHOP. NOW here is exactly what I did and I am sorry I did not do this sooner. Uninstall Photoshop and then Reinstall it. My pen went right to working afterwards. I really hope this help you out!

[kaesowna]

Just make sure you have your images backed up somehow if you need that. For example when you open Photoshop it automatically has the recently worked on projects. Those will leave if you Uninstall. Just a heads up!

[willowenbaker]

I found a solution that worked for me from a similar thread. This may be limited to Mac users "Go into System Preferences>Security>Privacy>Accessibility, unlock the lock and add Photoshop to the list of allowed apps." Restart and try again

[raymonda81049085]

VEIKK S640 Pen Pressure isn't working in Photoshop CC 2019. How to setup properly?

[raymonda81049085]

Ok...got it!

It's working fine now....haha

[astropotato]

hello! what did you do to make it work. My tablet is also from Veikk (A15) tried all of the posts above but nothing seems to work. a little help please???