Introduction

The Gaomon PD1161 is an affordable and feature-packed pen display tablet designed for digital artists. It boasts an 11.6-inch full HD IPS screen with a 72% NTSC color gamut, ensuring vivid and accurate colors. The tablet comes with a battery-free stylus that offers 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt support, providing a natural drawing experience. The Gaomon PD1161 also features 8 customizable express keys for enhanced workflow. The price of the Gaomon PD1161 Pen Display is $149.99.

Specifications & Features 

Description

The Gaomon PD1161 Pen Display is a versatile drawing tablet that offers a large display area, allowing artists to create their digital artwork with ease. The display's full HD resolution provides crisp and clear visuals, and the accurate color reproduction ensures that the artwork looks vibrant and lifelike. The pen display's 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity make it easy to create fine lines and detailed shading, while the tilt function allows artists to create natural-looking strokes. The PD1161 is also compatible with a wide range of digital art software, making it a versatile tool for digital artists of all skill levels.

Setup Guide

How to set up PD1161 on Windows/Mac?

How to connect the PD1161?

1. As shown on the below, connect the pen display to your computer with attached power adapter, HDMI cable and USB Cable.

   

   1. Connect your PC and the display with integrated cable.
   2. Plug the power adapter into the cable power connector and turn it 90 ° to ensure that the plug does not come off and connect the power adapter to the power source.
   3. Turn on computer and switch on the display, the LED indicator will show the current status: Green means working normal, Red means no signal.

   Please remember to press the power button of the display to power on the display 

2. If you use a desktop, please read this step carefully. If not, please read the next step.
   When you are using a desktop computer, please note that the number 1 (standard HDMI type A) connector should plug into the HDMI socket of the graphics card (in Area B), not that of the mainboard (in Area A). 
   Below is the rear of a computer, just for an example. 

   

3. If your computer does not have an HDMI interface, you need to purchase an HDMI adapter or docking station separately even if there is no HDMI, ordinary computers will have other video interfaces. Such as VGA or DP interface. Then you need to buy the corresponding VGA to HDMI or DP to HDMI adapter.
   Please note ! We do not recommend ordinary usb A to HDMI adapters, which are not very compatible with image signals. 

How to set up on Windows OS? 

1. Close all art programs and anti-virus program first.
   Make sure there is no anti-virus program running in hidden box. (You can still run anti-virus program while the issue gets confirmed and fixed)

   

2. Download driver here: https://GAOMON.net/ and install the driver.

   

3. Install the driver.
   --Right-click the driver setup icon, whose file extension is ‘.exe’,  in the installation file and select ‘Run as administrator’ from the dropdown list. 
   (Run as an administrator before installation, not after installation.) 

   

4. Don’t change the installation path while installing.

   

5. Replug all cables correctly and firmly.
6. After installing GAOMON Driver, please test whether the pen can move cursor like the mouse normally. If the pen can move cursor like mouse normally, you can customize express keys inside GAOMON Driver now.
7. Please download drawing programs online to use with GAOMON PD1161. Our tablets are compatible with most drawing software. Free software like Krita, Gimp, Fireplaca, Meidibang, Inscape, Blender,etc. Or paid software like Photoshop, Adobe, Illustrator, Clip studio paint, sketchbook, Sai version2, etc.

Displaying Issues & Solutions.

How to do when it's indicating '' No Signal--Saving Power'' 

1. Please kindly note that ‘’No Signal’’ issue is related to the HDMI connection. Please make sure the HDMI cable is well connected between PD1161 & computer.
2. If using windows computer, please press ‘’Windows+p’’ on keyboard, and make sure to choose “Duplicate” or ”Extended” mode. Don’t choose ‘’Projector Only’’ or ‘’Computer Only’’. Otherwise, it will cause no signal problems.
3. If you are using a HDMI adaptor. It’s best to use DVI/VGA/Display Port/type-c to HDMI adapter depending on whichever is on your device. Please remember don’t use usb to HDMI adapter, because USB is mainly for data transmission. It’s not good for video/signal transmission.
4. If there has no HDMI interface on the computer, please change another computer which comes with HDMI port and make sure to plug the HDMI cable into graphic card, but not in mother board.

If the No Signal issue remains after trying above solutions, please take a video and send to GAOMON SERVICE. We will apply warranty and make everything right for you. Don’t worry! 

How to do when it's all black without displaying anything, and no indicator light

1. Please kindly note that, if it doesn’t display anything and no indicator light, it should be related to the power cord connection. Please kindly check whether you have well connected the power cord.
2. Please change a different electricity socket.
3. If the issue remains, please take a video, and send to GAOMON SERVICE. We will apply warranty and make everything right for you. Don’t worry!

How to do when the PD1161 only displays wallpaper of computer, without any applications? 

If PD1161 only shows the wallpaper of your computer, but without any programs. Usually setting up extend mode but don’t select GAOMON screen as current work area. 

• Solution 1: Please open GAOMON Driver--Work Area--Choose PD1161 as work area--Save --Now you can use the mouse to move the cursor from computer monitor to PD1161 to work. 
• Solution 2: If you are not familiar with Extend Mode.You can set Duplicate Mode, then PD1161 will display exact same with your computer monitor.

Duplicate mode on Windows
Set Duplicate Mode: Press ‘’Windows+p’’ on keyboard-- choose Duplicate mode.

Duplicate mode on Mac
Set Mirror Mode: Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner---System preference---choose “Display’’-- Select ‘’Mirror Displays.’’

Pen Issues & Solutions

How to do when GAOMON driver indicating ''No Device Detected/Device disconnected'' and Pen not Working? 

1. Please kindly note that it’s usually related to the USB connection. Please kindly make sure the USB cable is well connected between PD1161 and computer.
2. Please change a different USB port on your computer to test.
3. Please test on another computer without  GAOMON Driver installation. Let’s see whether the pen can move the cursor like the mouse on another computer.
4. If the issue remains, please kindly record a video to show above situation when you change another computer to GAOMON SERVICE. We will apply warranty and make everything right for you. Don’t worry!

How to do when the issue only happens in Clip Studio Paint? 

1. Please set inside Clip Studio Paint according to following path.
   • Preference --Tablet --Wintab
   • Preference--Performance--Allocate to application--100%
2. If the issue remains, please try to reinstall GAOMON Driver. Make sure no other brands tablet driver installed on your computer please.

How to do when the issue only happens in GMIP? 

1. Please set inside GIMP according to following path.
   GIMP--Edit--Input Devices--Mode: Screen (remember to select Screen Mode for all of three) --Save.
2. If the issue remains, please try to reinstall GAOMON Driver. Make sure no other brands tablet driver installed on your computer please.

How to do when the pen only lags in Photoshop? 

1. Please try to reinstall GAOMON Driver. Make sure no other brands tablet driver installed on your computer please.
2. Please set inside Photoshop according to following path.
3. Edit--Preference-- Uncheck ‘’Use Graphics Processor’’
4. Create a new canvas and zoom in it to 100%.

5. Click “Reset Brushes” in brush settings. (As following picture)

   

How to calibrate pen cursor? 

1. Please set your computer under Duplicate Mode/Mirror Mode and test whether the issue remains. Let me know if it works properly under duplicate.
   Windows OS: Press ''windows+p'' -- choose ''Duplicate''.
   Mac Os: System Preference" -- Choose "Displays"-- Click "Arrangement" -- Click the "Mirror Displayss".
2. if the same issue still exists under Duplicate/Mirror mode, please try to calibrate during GAOMON Driver: --Please hold the pen more vertically when calibrate in driver. Don't tilt the pen too much. --If still cannot get close as you want, try to click ''restore default'' directly and don’t click 9 red points.
3. If the issue still happens, please kindly contact GAOMON SERVICE by email.3

Any suggestions and questions, please feel free to tell us. You can find us from ►GAOMON SUPPORT TEAM HTTPs://www.GAOMON.net/after-sales/

Gaomon PD1161 Pen Display Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the Gaomon PD1161 Pen Display, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take. 

1. First, ensure that the pen display is properly connected to your computer. 
2. If the problem persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the driver and software.
3.  If the pen display is still not working correctly, contact Gaomon's customer support for further assistance.

Warranty 

1 Year Warranty: We cover 1 year warranty for non-human made damages or accident damages. For example, breaking screens accidentally or losing the accessories are not within the range.  Lifespan Tech Support: We offer life span tech supports to our customers. Welcome to contact us for tech support. 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Large display area
• Full HD resolution and accurate color reproduction
• 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt function
• Compatible with a wide range of digital art software

Cons

• May be too large for some desks or workspaces
• No built-in stand, must be purchased separately

Customer Reviews

Customers who have purchased the Gaomon PD1161 Pen Display have generally praised its large display area and accurate color reproduction. Some have noted that the pen display can be sensitive to changes in lighting, but this can be mitigated by adjusting the display's brightness and contrast settings. Overall, customers have been pleased with the pen display's performance and value for the price.