Wacom tablet won't work

[Kathleen_Joynes@adobeforums.com]

Haven't used my Graphire 2 since I switched from OS9 to OS10.3. Re-installed tablet and updated driver from web. When I try to draw on my tablet in AI10 or PS7 I get a little yellow notebook paper that my line draws onto and then it disappears when I finish drawing the line. I'm also pursuing this w/ Apple and Wacom, but they're never as accessible and responsive as my Adobe pals.
Thanks in advance, Kathleen

[hitpawz@adobeforums.com]

Check your settings in the Wacom SW prefs. Looks like it's trying to do character recognition if it's bringing up the notepad thingy. I've since unintstalled my wacom when I started working diagrams as opposed to art, so it's been a while. Actually a year. I'm relatively certain that you have something checked in the options because as long as you are getting feedback from the device, it should work.

[Scott_Weichert@adobeforums.com]

Go to System Preferences > Ink

Turn Ink off.

OSX has a built in recognition package that pretty much just conflicts with tablet usage. I find it best to just turn off the OS feature.

[hitpawz@adobeforums.com]

AH, that's right. Ink was exactly what I was trying to remember. Sorry for saying it was in the Wacom software prefs. It's been a while.

[Kathleen_Joynes@adobeforums.com]

Thanks guys. That did it!