The Wacom PTH-451 tablet is a device that lets you use a digital pen to draw, sketch or write on your computer. It works by sending the input from the pen to the computer, where it can be processed by various software programs that are designed to work with digital drawing tablets.

Features

• Advanced pen technology
• 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity
• Multi-touch support
• Free downloadable software included (ArtRage, Corel Painter Essentials and Photoshop Elements)
• USB connection

Specifications

• Dimensions: 301mm (L) x 208mm (W) x 12mm (H)
• Active area: 216mm x 135mm
• Compatibility: Mac or PC
• Weight: 670g
• Resolution: 2540 lines per inch (lpi)
• ExpressKey & Touch Ring controls

Technologies used

• Electromagnetic resonance technology
• Multi-touch technology
• USB technology
• Pressure sensitive pen technology

Known issues

• Pressure sensitivity issues have been reported with some software programs, such as Corel Painter
• MacOS Catalina users may have difficulties installing the driver or using the tablet properly

Troubleshooting

If you experience any issues with your Wacom PTH-451 tablet, you should try:

• Updating to the latest driver
• Restarting your computer
• Adjusting the pen sensitivity settings through the Wacom Tablet Properties control panel
• Checking your software program's compatibility with the tablet

Driver

The Wacom PTH-451 tablet driver is the software that enables the tablet to communicate with the computer. It includes the tablet's control panel where you can adjust settings such as pressure sensitivity and button functions. The driver is available for download from the Wacom website and is compatible with macOS 10.12 or later.