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wacom tablets don’t work in Ventura

I can’t use any of Wacom tablets on Ventura.

First, I tried installing the drivers for Wacom Intuos pen and touch and it had some security issues - no matter how many times i have enabled it, the tablet wasn’t recognized and unable to use because it is registered as second party product. I even had to force shut down because the whole system was crashing while the tablet was connected.

These days I’m trying to connect Intuos Pro M - after installing the drivers successfully the tablet doesn’t detect any pen motion and the Wacom Center app is not responding at all. I have contacted the Wacom support and tried all the listed possible solutions, and since it didn’t make any difference I was directed to contact Apple support.

Needles to say this is very frustrating for all of using those tablets professionally every day.

If there is any way to make those tablets work, I would be happy to try it out.

MacBook Pro (2021)

Posted on Apr 23, 2023 8:12 AM

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Vashdesigns

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Posted on Aug 31, 2023 1:53 PM

I finally got it to work doing these steps.

First disconnect the Wacom?Cintiq devices then…

1. Go to your Applications folder in Finder, and delete the Wacom Tablet folder.

2. Click on Go (up on the menu bar of your Mac), and then go to Computer.

3. Click to open your hard drive (by default named Macintosh HD).

4. Open the Library folder.

5. Check for and delete any of the following, if found:

1. Library/Application Support> delete the Tablet folder.

2. Library/Frameworks> delete the WacomMultiTouch.framework

3. Library/Launch Agents> delete any “com.wacom…” items found here.

4. Library/LaunchDaemons> delete any “com.wacom…” items found here.

5. Library/PreferencePanes> delete WacomTablet.prefpane and WacomCenter.prefpane

6. Library/Preferences> delete the Tablet folder.

7. Library/PriviledgedHelperTools> delete any “com.wacom…” items found here.

6. Empty your Trash

7. Download and install the driver: https://cdn.wacom.com/u/productsupport/drivers/mac/professional/WacomTablet_6.3.46-2.dmg

Plug them in and restart.

Also if needed….

Open your System Preferences /Security and Privacy

Scroll to the input monitoring Option

Check the Wacomtablet driver

Click on quit and reopen if it shows up

Test the tablet

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Apr 11, 2024 8:27 AM in response to tamaranth

It's good to read that some folks have been able to get their Wacom tablets working on Ventura. These steps didn't work for me, unfortunately. Sharing what I eventually did:

I bought an App Store program called "Connect My Tablet" that did not work for me either. Mwap-mwah. [sad trumpet]

Purchased a Medium tablet from Xenselabs. Very happy with it so far. Good build quality. Easy set up. Modern. Wireless. Can recommend.

May 25, 2023 10:38 PM in response to PLT_

Thanks for leaving these breadcrumbs. I'm going to try with my Intous 4.

Gavjjj

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9 points

Jun 19, 2023 11:29 AM in response to PLT_

This worked for me after sooo long messing about. Thanks so much!

Jul 14, 2023 9:01 AM in response to PLT_

This worked for me! Thanks so much for posting, you are the real MVP.

Kevcas

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14 points

Aug 21, 2023 7:24 AM in response to Kurt Lang

And did it suddenly just beginning working or finally after repeatedly install/uninstall/install… etc: etc, suddenly it finally starting working?

aurieal

Level 1

13 points

Aug 24, 2023 7:28 AM in response to PLT_

Thank you SO MUCH. This has been killing me for days, trying to get my Intuos S working now that I've updated to Ventura.

Oct 2, 2023 8:10 AM in response to Vashdesigns

THIS WORKS!! Ventura plus Wacom success. Easy first time. thank you

Nov 8, 2023 10:09 AM in response to Vashdesigns

^^ THIS IS THE ANSWER ^^ .. look no further. Thank you.

RRPics

Level 1

9 points

Dec 4, 2023 7:22 PM in response to Vashdesigns

re: Vashdesigns. Wow! This was incredibly helpful, thanks for posting. It seems that the uninstall wasn’t removing anything and that’s what was needed.

Dec 28, 2023 1:52 PM in response to Vashdesigns

Thank you soooo, so much! This is the only way that finally worked for me, whew! Gonna be very careful with any system updates from now on.

HRK1138

Level 1

8 points

Dec 30, 2023 12:10 PM in response to Vashdesigns

THANK YOU so much for this. Finally got my Wacom Cintiq 16 to work with my M1 Mini using your information. What a lifesaver!

inna243

Level 1

12 points

Mar 10, 2024 12:04 PM in response to Vashdesigns

Thank You its so helpful me

Apr 10, 2024 11:04 AM in response to Vashdesigns

Thank you so much for this! Had actually given up and back to mouse for a few months there. Lifesaver!

Apr 17, 2024 1:13 PM in response to Vashdesigns

Thank you very much... I was so frustrated till I see your post

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