How do I stop the lead from going in when I put the pencil on the paper? I changed the lead, but it didn't help. It won't write.
1032060
The only time I have that problem is when the lead is getting too short for the pencil to "hold" onto. Otherwise, I have not had a problem like this.
1032061
Make sure you are using the right diameter lead. If it's still not working you have a defective pencil.
2260407
Stand the pencil upright on a hard surface. Push down firmly so that the eraser goes into the barrel of the pencil a bit (you will feel and hear a "clunk"). Remove any old lead by pulling it up and out of the point. With the pencil still resting on its eraser and applying some downward pressure, feed the new lead down into the pencil. All done! :) I just LOVE these pencils, don't you?
804603
I believe the lead that comes with this mechanical pencil is graded HB. So it's pretty much middle of the road in terms of darkness/hardness. I suspect it would work just fine. Personally, I prefer softer darker lead. I generally use 4B lead which leaves a noticeably darker line but also breaks easier. I would think the darker the line, the easier (faster?) it would be to fill in the little ovals on a scantron test. So it's a matter of preference I suppose.
930240
Pull off the silver tip and inside you will see the eraser. Take off the eraser and place the led through the hole. Good luck! We love this pencil.
2279964
To the left there is a place to incert the rubber end of a pencil inside. You hold it there until it rotates. Go to the support page and watch the video showing how to do this. Good luck.
1603123
Just place the lead under the eraser on top after removing the eraser. Once it is placed, click on the side button and the lead will come down. Works great!
1306487
works great with regular pencils, but is inconsistent with the softer "lead" in colored pencils. I've never tried it with larger pencils. It doesn't appear to be prepared to accomodate larger sized pencils.
268286
the only way to get the lead to go back, would be to hold the eraser down (which was the way to make the lead feed out of the pencil) and push the lead back up into the chamber. Retraction was not a built in option on these.
37584
I have the exact same problem, which is what lead me back to pencil shopping. It's so annoying!
506082
There are two ways to do it:1) Pull off the entire colored piece at the top of the pencil (it contains the eraser and includes the pocket clip) and drop the lead into the barrel.2) While depressing the button that extends the lead, you can insert lead pieces into the tip where they come out (if lead is already in the tip, you can simply push it through).
2026145
With pretty light use, I can no longer get it to feed lead. I have to unscrew the first 2 tip components, feed it out, and carefully slide and screw the tips back in every time I want more lead. Is there any way to fix this?
1281744
when the lead doesn't come out on the front bottom of the pencil, take the top off, and tip the bottom upside down, and shake it up and down until the lead comes out,or take a pin and insert it in the bottom of the pencil, and very carefully push the the pin in and out, or even sideways until the lead is completely out.
378543
The new lead inserts from the writing tip end of the pen. Took me a while to figure it out, too.
2033627
It does work on colored pencils but when the lead breaks off as you are sharpening, you have to shake it out otherwise it jams. I haven't had any problems.
1826502
The mechanism works everytime you lift the pencil of the paper. If you write in cursive, you will not notice if as much. I suggest you tap it on your finger to get a feel for how it works.
1279628
I think this question is for the manufacturer...but I was able to fix the problem by painting over the existing finish with chalkboard paint. Writes fine now. I purchased the easel aware of the issue by reading the reviews but it was the nicest one I had found and I'm not sorry. The quality is good and I knew the issue would be an inexpensive fix. Hope this helps!
1689838
You must click the top cover over the eraser or the eraser itself to advance lead. The main reason this is my favorite pencil is that it automatically rotates the lead as you write, keeping the lead pointed and greatly reducing lead breakage.