My pen dries out after sitting idle for a couple of days. Is there a hack for preventing this? I really like the pen.
944916
I have the same problem. After it sits for a while the initial strokes are dry. The ink will eventually flow.
944917
Are you keep it closed all the time? Do you write a lot? When you change cartridge or fill in the ink converter push hard so there is no gap inside. Make sure when you use the converter you got full of ink, not 3/4 or so. Sometime we do not realize that the little things cause the problem. I write a lot, so I have to fill my converter about 3 to 4 times a week. This is very nice pen, and should not have dry out so quick .Try to write a little bit every day and see if this will keep it the ink longer?
944918
I have the same problem and regret so say I have no solution but to buy another brand. Sorry.
1617825
I also had this issue. I have a TON of Pilot G-2 pens (the pens that the refill with the stylus fits) and I simply took one of their springs out and put it in my pen. Works like a charm. No more play or travel in the ink cartridge....
75293
If the ink won't flow, you can use ink converter that comes already with the pen.It is better than the ink cartridges.
1126474
Use small wire cutters to shorten the spring that the refill uses at the pen's tip and it'll work perfectly. Do it a tiny bit at a time until it works properly.
1378793
My art pen has been trucking even after several drops and constant abuse. It's been a little over two years now, freelance commission work full time. I am not someone who uses a whole lot of pressure when I press down though. So far, no problems other than the drop that killed it and caused me to get a replacement.
1927869
I tested mine and it is smooth and snug from fully extended to retracted. Sounds like you might be missing the 0-ring on the body of the pen. Get a new one...
149658
I know what you mean. It can be frustrating. If you loaded the program setting properly, even then the pen sometimes has a mind of it's own. Sometimes it's how your holding it, but I never figured out what makes it act that way. When it does work, I'm relieved. Just some kind of tricky situation.
1729090
If you store it in the upright position, and make sure you have enough ink it should be ok. I've not used mine for a month before and it writes without issues. You might need to remove the ink and run the nib under water to clean it out. Let it dry and try again. I use the ink cartridges and they seem to work well.
1373289
I don't pay attention to drying time because it varies with the paper type. As far as clogging the pen, I never had that problem but then I did not use it for too long because of the feathering and bleed through. I also was not too pleased with the color which seemed rather dead and washed out.
1763427
I had one issue with a "drippy" pen and that's because it was broken. I got two replacement pens and never had an issue. I screw them on tight enough that my son cannot get them off by himself.. The good thing is, if they ever were to get it off, it's only water and can't harm them.
272833
My pen will work for 2-3 hours. No more. The battery seems to have a memory affect. When it shows ½ charged it will work for 30 extra minutes - max.
1873234
Hey Caitie. I rarely use the pen so the ink hasn't dried up yet. I am sorry. Good luck and let me know if you find any replacements.
480015
Interesting question. I find that after I print on the disc, it's immediately dry! But I don't trust that, so I just leave it alone for an hour or two, maybe even longer, but it seems as if it's dry right away.
2197966
Thanks for shopping with our product. This is not a problem with pen. This is ink stains on the board. you can apply the SUPERCLEANER on the stain and rub with paper towel or cloth for 3 times and the stains should go away. You can find Superclean at Walmart or Advance Auto Part.
592277
Good question. I just gave up on my pen and put it in the recycling bucket. I got it to work for about a day but that was it. No amount of tinkering, cleaning, swearing could make it work. It is a piece of junk. My suggestion: get rid of it and get a pen not made in China.
89793
I have had that problem in the past. I let it dry for a few days and sometimes it works but often times it does not. I just replace the unit. Not a good solution, but it is a solution.
2200111
I'm not sure of a specific answer, but I do know that when I try to use the pens, they do take a bit of effort to make them write (some don't even seem to work). However, lately I haven't even been using the holder provided.