First use

All the information you need to get started with Repaper Faber-Castell.

Updated over a week ago

In this article you will find all information you need to get started with your Repaper Faber-Castell tablet!


PREPARATION

Prepare your workspace

  • Keep all magnetic objects at least 20 cm (8") away from Repaper (phones, speakers, jewellery, watches, etc.). 

  • Be careful not to leave other iskn drawing tools near Repaper when switching it on and while you are drawing.

  • Be careful not to use Repaper on a metal surface (metal table or with metal parts).

💡 Front LED 2 flashes red when the magnetic environment is unstable.


Attach a sheet of paper using the Repaper Clips

  • Use the markings on your Repaper tablet to place a sheet of A5 paper (half letter size) on the active area of your board.

  • Make sure that the paper lies flat on your Repaper's surface. Do not change the position of the sheet during use.

  • Secure your sheet with the Repaper Clips by sliding the clips until you hear them click.

💡 For removing the clips, lift slightly the tab while pulling the clip off.

Download & install the Repaper Studio App

Developed to work with the Repaper collection, the Repaper Studio application brings your creations to life.

Where to download Repaper Studio?

💡 Please learn more about the minimum system requirements here

Charge your Repaper

If you plan using Repaper with your mobile device or without being connected to any device, please charge your tablet by plugging it to your computer with the provided USB cable.

On first use please allow up to 3 hours of charging without switching on your tablet.

💡 The orange side LED indicates that your Repaper is charging. The LED will turn green as soon as your Repaper is fully charged.


CONNECTION

Discover below how to connect Repaper to the Repaper Studio App on your computer or mobile device.

👀 The front LED 1 will turn solid blue as soon as Repaper is successfully connected to Repaper Studio.

Connection on a computer

  • Plug Repaper to your computer (Windows, macOS) with the provided micro USB cable or any cable that allow data transfer.

  • Open the Repaper Studio App.

  • Switch on Repaper by pressing and holding down the power button on the side: front LED 1 pulses blue.

  • Repaper connects automatically to the Repaper Studio App: front LED 1 turns solid blue. The tablet's name is displayed at the top right in Repaper Studio, instead of the "Connection" button.

💡 For best performance it is important to use Repaper's latest version.

If a message states in Repaper Studio that a new update is available, tap the update button.

Connection on a smartphone or tablet

  • Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device (iOS, Android)

  • Open the Repaper Studio App.

  • Switch on Repaper by pressing and holding down the Power button on the side: Front LED 1 pulses blue.

  • In Repaper Studio, click on "Connection".

  • Select Repaper from the drop-down list, then hit the "Connection" button.

  • Once Repaper is properly connected, the front LED 1 turns solid blue. The tablet's name is displayed at the top right in Repaper Studio.

💡 Please charge your Repaper by plugging it to your computer before using it on your mobile device (on first use please allow up to 3 hours of charging without switching on your tablet).


USE

Repaper Ring positioning

☑️ Properly slide Repaper Ring

For an optimal drawing experience and an accurate digital rendering, it is important to slide the Repaper Ring magnet properly on your drawing tool:

  • Slide Repaper Ring to about 3 to 4 cm (1,2”-1,6”) from the tip.

  • Adjust its positioning so that it is completely perpendicular to your drawing implement.

☑️ Verify the ring's position in the Repaper Studio App:

  • Connect Repaper to Repaper Studio, then click on "Draw".

  • Place your drawing tool perpendicular to Repaper, with the tip in contact with the sheet of paper (front LED 2 shines green)

  • Turn your drawing implement right round in order to draw a small dot on the paper. As you are doing this, be sure to keep the drawing implement perpendicular to the sheet of paper and in contact with it at a single point.

  • Results & verification on the screen:

    • If you see a dot on the screen, Repaper Ring is properly positioned. ✔️

    • If you see a small circle, Repaper Ring is incorrectly positioned.⚠️

This video shows you how to do it! 😉

 

Use modes

You can draw & write with Repaper Faber-Castell

  • in the Repaper Studio App,

  • in your favorite software or

  • without being connected to any device & software.

Please find below the most important information about each way of use:

Draw with Repaper Studio

Draw & write in the dedicated Repaper Studio App on your computer, smartphone or tablet: your creations will be digitized in real time.

Draw with your favorite software

Use Repaper as graphics tablet with your favorite software on your computer: Photoshop©, Illustrator©, Krita©, Inkscape©, Miro©, MS PowerPoint©,...

Draw without screen

Use Repaper without being connected to any device. Your drawings will be saved on the tablet's internal memory, and can be imported to Repaper Studio later on.

  • Connect Repaper to Repaper Studio on your computer or mobile device.

  • Click on "Draw" in Repaper Studio.

  • Start drawing & writing! 🖌️

  • Connect Repaper to Repaper Studio on your computer.

  • Open your favorite software.

  • Start drawing & writing! 🖌️

  • Switch on Repaper: the front LED 1 pulses blue.

  • Press the power button briefly: the front LED is solid pink.

  • Start drawing & writing! 🖌️

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