Solutions When the Interactive Pens Do Not Work

If the interactive pens do not work, try the following solutions:
  • The pens turn off automatically when not in use. Pick up the pen to turn it back on.
  • Make sure you are not covering the black section near the tip of the pen.
  • Make sure the pen tip is securely attached to the pen.
  • If the pen tip is worn out, dirty, or damaged, you may need to replace it.
  • Try replacing the soft pen tip with the hard pen tip.
  • Make sure nothing is blocking the signal between the pen and the interactive pen receiver on the projector.
  • Try holding the pen at a different angle so that your hand is not blocking the signal.
  • Make sure the cable cover is in place to keep cables from blocking the signal.
  • Make sure the pen battery has enough power. Press the button on the side of the pen to check remaining battery power. Try replacing the battery.
  • If you are projecting from a computer, make sure the USB cable is connected to the computer and projector.
  • Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights. Make sure the projection surface and pen receiver are not in direct sunlight or other sources of bright lighting.
  • Remove any decorative lights from around the projector or projection surface.
  • Make sure the interactive pen receiver on the projector is clean and free from dust.
  • Make sure there is no interference from infrared remote controls, mice, or infrared microphones.
  • Make sure the USB Type B option on the Extended menu is set to Easy Interactive Function or USB Display/Easy Interactive Function.
  • Make sure you have calibrated the system. Try recalibrating.
  • Make sure the Pen Mode and Pen Operation Mode settings are set correctly in the Easy Interactive Function options on the Extended menu.
  • If you are using multiple projectors in the same room, change the Distance of Projectors setting in Easy Interactive Function on the Extended menu.
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