Max 2, Calibre, and CBZ files

Philippe D. · 05-22-2018, 01:02 PM

This is really about interfacing the Max 2 with Calibre, so it might be better to ask it in another section of the forum, but then, maybe someone here already solved my problem...

Today I wanted to copy CBZ (comics) files to my Max 2. I had them already in my Calibre library, so I connected the Max 2 and told Calibre to "copy books to device". So far, so good.

Now, Calibre told me it needed to convert the files to EPUB. I let it do it, and when I opened the files (by tapping on them - I suppose this simply launched the default EPUB reader), the pages were much deformed - instead of a full page display, the whole page was rendered as about a square... unreadable.

I deleted the file and used the Windows file explorer to copy the original, unconverted CBZ file, and when I tapped on it on the Max 2, it worked perfectly.

So, to me it looks like Calibre (or, possibly, its default driver) believes my device cannot handle CBZ files, so it tries to convert them - and does a bad job of it. I guess all it would take would be to tell Calibre that this particular device can handle this particular type of file - is there an easy way to do this?

EmilThelonius · 05-22-2018, 04:19 PM

Did you try the Boox Plugin?
Go to: Preferences > Plugin > Device Interface Plugin > Boox
For the Pocketbook Plugin I can then change what is exported and what is not...

EDIT: Even better: If you go there on the boox plugin and click on "Customize Plugin" you can change the Files which calibre is exporting.

Philippe D. · 05-22-2018, 08:02 PM

See? I knew someone would know how to solve my problem

I added the proper file type to the list for the device, and it works fine. It just looks like Calibre doesn't copy the cover pictures, but it's no big deal.

05-22-2018, 01:02 PM	#1
Philippe D. Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 3600000 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: France Device: Kobo Aura H2o; reMarkable; Onyx Max 2 Pro	Max 2, Calibre, and CBZ files This is really about interfacing the Max 2 with Calibre, so it might be better to ask it in another section of the forum, but then, maybe someone here already solved my problem... Today I wanted to copy CBZ (comics) files to my Max 2. I had them already in my Calibre library, so I connected the Max 2 and told Calibre to "copy books to device". So far, so good. Now, Calibre told me it needed to convert the files to EPUB. I let it do it, and when I opened the files (by tapping on them - I suppose this simply launched the default EPUB reader), the pages were much deformed - instead of a full page display, the whole page was rendered as about a square... unreadable. I deleted the file and used the Windows file explorer to copy the original, unconverted CBZ file, and when I tapped on it on the Max 2, it worked perfectly. So, to me it looks like Calibre (or, possibly, its default driver) believes my device cannot handle CBZ files, so it tries to convert them - and does a bad job of it. I guess all it would take would be to tell Calibre that this particular device can handle this particular type of file - is there an easy way to do this?

05-22-2018, 04:19 PM	#2
EmilThelonius Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 71294 Join Date: May 2016 Device: Sony DPT-RP1 and Pocketbook Touch Lux 2 and Basic	Did you try the Boox Plugin? Go to: Preferences > Plugin > Device Interface Plugin > Boox For the Pocketbook Plugin I can then change what is exported and what is not... EDIT: Even better: If you go there on the boox plugin and click on "Customize Plugin" you can change the Files which calibre is exporting. Last edited by EmilThelonius; 05-22-2018 at 04:22 PM.

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05-22-2018, 08:02 PM	#3
Philippe D. Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 3600000 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: France Device: Kobo Aura H2o; reMarkable; Onyx Max 2 Pro	See? I knew someone would know how to solve my problem I added the proper file type to the list for the device, and it works fine. It just looks like Calibre doesn't copy the cover pictures, but it's no big deal.