Tablet on iMac G3 running 10.2.8?

I just bought a Genius G-Pen 4600 tablet. It works well on my PC, but when I plug it into my Mac and install the drivers, it says the drivers weren't lunched at start up and I should reinstall the drivers or plug in the tablet. I've reinstalled several times, and tried all of my USB ports with no luck. Advice?
-eJoystick, Patrick

iMac G3, Mac OS X (10.1.x), 192 MB RAM, 30 GB HD, 350MHz Processer, CD-ROM

Posted on Nov 15, 2008 3:15 PM

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Nov 15, 2008 6:04 PM in response to eJoystick

He ejoystick,

Not sure with third party tablets other than Wacom but is your tablet recognized in System Preferences?

This Mac "Help" topic concerning Ink technology pertains to using a Wacom tablet so I'm not sure it is relevant to a Genius tablet:

Writing text with your graphics tablet
If you have a graphics tablet and stylus, you can use Ink technology to write >text that your computer recognizes and turns into words. You can write anytime >you're using your stylus, in your own handwriting. You can also use Ink to draw >a sketch and insert it in any document that can display pictures.


With Ink you can use your stylus to write menu commands and keyboard shortcuts, >allowing you to control your computer without using the mouse or keyboard.

When you have a Wacom graphics tablet connected to your computer, and the Wacom >tablet software installed, the Ink icon appears in System Preferences. Turn on >handwriting recognition, then click the Help icon on the Ink toolbar for more >details.


I tried looking on the Genius website support pages and I couldn't find a 4600 but only a 4500 listed.

Also, you list 10.1.x as your OS in your computer's specs below your post but in your topic title you state you are using 10.2.8. This may make a difference to the answer you receive depending upon the system requirements that the tablet requires.

sorry and I hope that helps some,

littleshoulders 🙂

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