HP spectre and tilt pen

[ViShawn]

I bought the laptop about a year ago so since I needed a new one and I knew I would have math heavy units in future so this made sense since I could write everything electronically as access anywhere. Anyways long story short now that I am using it a lot more the pen have just started writing stuff before i even make contact with the screen leaving behind a mess of handwriting. It is genuinely so annoying and every time i do the stupid diagnostics like "update the system, restart the laptop" none of it works. It fixes itself for maybe 2 minutes then goes right back to being a nightmare to use. If anyone can help m figure out a fix for this it would be great. 

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @ViShawn,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

Thanks for reaching out — it sounds like your HP Spectre x360 14 is experiencing pen hover or ghost touch issues, where the stylus registers input before actually touching the screen. This is a frustrating issue, especially when you're relying on the pen for schoolwork or notetaking.

Here’s a step-by-step troubleshooting guide specific to your device and issue:

1. Confirm the Basics

Check the Pen Tip (Nib):

• If the nib is worn down, broken, or loose, it can cause phantom input.
• Try replacing the tip with a new one (your pen may have shipped with spares).
• Make sure the pen is an HP Rechargeable MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen, which is the compatible one for this model.

2. Recharge or Replace Pen Battery

• A low battery can cause erratic pen behavior.
• Fully charge the pen.
• If your pen uses a replaceable AAAA battery, try changing it.

3. Clean the Screen

• Wipe down the screen with a microfiber cloth. Oils and smudges can interfere with digitizer sensitivity.

4. Calibrate and Reset Pen Settings

a) Calibrate Touch Input:

• Go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings
• Click Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input
• Choose Pen input > follow the instructions

b) Reset Pen and Touch Settings

• Go to Settings > Devices > Pen & Windows Ink
• Set “Ignore touch input when I’m using my pen” to On
• Under Handwriting input, try resetting to defaults

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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VikramTheGreat

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