Stylus Pen MPP 1.51

[J-Bird55]

If you can't find instructions, what are you supposed to do ? Stylus pen (MPP 1.51) arrived and I put it together. So now what ? Is the top button (like a regular pen) supposed to do anything ? It does not . If that is normal, then in what order do I press the side buttons ? And then what does the pen do ? I sound stupid but all of the grandkids are at work and can't help me. 😂 Anybody got any ideas ? 

[Dragon-Fur]

@J-Bird55 

Welcome to the HP Community --

One of the most important things is whether the pen is compatible with your computer's touchscreen!

We can check for compatibility if you tell us your computer's model name --

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For now, assuming the pen is "all good"...

If the pen is compatible, then even without knowing what the buttons do, the pen should work.

The simple "Get Started" document:  Quick Setup Guide 

Mentioned in the Setup document...

The "HP Pen Control" application

HP Pen Control  Application – Available at the Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store > HP Pen Control Application - System Requirements

Available on: PC

OS: Windows 10 version 14393.0 or higher

Architecture: x86, x64

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Document:  HP Notebook PCs - Configuring the HP Pen Using HP Pen Control Software (Windows 10)

HP Pen Control – Microsoft Store - Description:  This application allows customization of stylus buttons for HP stylus models – including HP Pen and HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen.  You can seamlessly switch between stylus button function.  HP Pen, HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen, and the HP Pen Control application are provided for supported computer models.

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[J-Bird55]

Just saw your reply, sorry for the delay. The computer information is :

HP Laptop15z - fc000

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Thanks for your help.

[Dragon-Fur]

@J-Bird55 

You are welcome.  ✔️

Reminder to those reading:

Never post serial number or any private information in the Community – we are a public resource.

OK - I checked your system's Maintenance and Service Guide

Unfortunately,

There are no compatible pens listed for this series.

It follows that the MPP 1.51 pen is not compatible.

Passive Pen Options for Touch Screen

If you wish to do so,  

If your computer has a touchscreen,

When an active stylus is not an option on your machine,

Consider a Passive Stylus / Pen

Capacitive / Passive pen is not the same thing as an active stylus, of course.

Passive pen works like your finger on the touchscreen.

Passive Pen Stylus – Information

What Is a Capacitive Stylus and How Do They Work?

And

Active Vs. Passive Stylus: How Do They Differ? | 2022 

and

What is a Stylus? Types of Stylus & Stylus Pens Explained 

Very good

 Active vs. Passive Styluses: All the Standards Explained

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[J-Bird55]

 I was afraid the solution was heading towards ''incompatibility". Fortunately the touch screen is more of an extra for me. Thanks for your time and effort. At least I learned some new things.

[Dragon-Fur]

@J-Bird55 

You are welcome.

Unfortunately, sometimes the answer is No.

If you think it worth pursuing, check whether one of the small "artists" monitors would work.

The ones I've looked at on Amazon (I'm not a purist) look nice and come with a pen.

I've not yet purchased one so I don't have any actual recommendations - they are an intriguing idea.

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