Using Calibre with Kobo

achara · 07-19-2011, 06:23 PM

Hello,
I'm trying to use Calibre with my Kobo. When I plug it in, it recognizes the device and allows me to add filed to the Calibre library. When I try to drag the file into the device or click on "add to device", the file does not go onto my Kobo. Any suggestions?

Nigol · 07-19-2011, 06:58 PM

when sending files to the device look at the bottom right and you will see the text Jobs with a number next to it. This is calibre sending files and metadata to your reader. When you have finished (Jobs say 0). You should be able to click on the device icon at the top and see your book added to it.

The book will only be accessible after you eject it and it process the content

achara · 07-19-2011, 07:01 PM

Yes I've done all that.. watched the job until it says completed and when I click on my device library it says that it is there, but when I eject my kobo and try to read it, it's not there

PeterT · 07-19-2011, 07:07 PM

Are you able to read those files with the Calibre built-in viewer?

After transferring the files to the Kobo via Calibre (and before ejecting the unit) can you see them via Windows Explorer on the Kobo? (I believe the default location would be in a folder <Author Name>?

When you eject the Kobo and unplug it, do you see the Kobo doing a scan to update it's database?

What version Kobo is it, and what version of firmware is on it?

Also; to send a book to the Kobo in Calibre, in Library view right click on the book, select Send to Device and then Send to Main Memory; or with the book highlighted, hit the D key to do the default action for Send to Device.

achara · 07-19-2011, 07:22 PM

When I unplug the Kobo, it says it updating.
The software for Calibre I downloaded today so I'm assuming it's the newest. And the Kobo was purchased in March.

PeterT · 07-19-2011, 07:42 PM

Have you used Kobo Desktop to ensure that the unit has the current firmware on?

Is it a Kobo, or Kobo WiFi. (I doubt it's a Kobo Touch as it was released in May).

To see the firmware release on the Kobo go to MENU | Settings and look for Device Info.

achara · 07-19-2011, 07:50 PM

What program do I check this in?

PeterT · 07-19-2011, 08:11 PM

You check that on the Kobo itself (assuming you are referring to the firmware level).

achara · 07-19-2011, 09:20 PM

It says software version 1.9

PeterT · 07-19-2011, 09:55 PM

So that is a Kobo WiFi and that is the current level for WiFi. How about the other questions I asked???

Feisty · 07-19-2011, 11:33 PM

Sounds a lot like the problem I've been having on my Kobo Touch - books appear to load fine in Calibre, you can see them in the root directory on your computer, but they don't show up on the ereader and the "Processing" screen stays on forever.

See if there are two files named "driver.calibre.exe" and "metadata.calibre.exe" in the root folder of your ereader. I found that Calibre was downloading them automatically and when I delete them everything works fine (and no formatting issues appear so I'm not sure what the files are really for). Try attaching your Kobo, loading a few books and deleating the two Calibre files (if they're there) before you eject the reader, it worked well for me.

Goodluck!!

meandher57 · 07-20-2011, 08:02 AM

It also sounds similar to the problems I was having. I could upload to the SD card on my Kobo, but not the main hard drive itself. Kobo sent me a replacement unit. I am still not sure whether the problem was with the SD card (there were other problems there!), Calibre, or the Kobo itself.

jackastor · 07-20-2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feisty

Sounds a lot like the problem I've been having on my Kobo Touch - books appear to load fine in Calibre, you can see them in the root directory on your computer, but they don't show up on the ereader and the "Processing" screen stays on forever.

See if there are two files named "driver.calibre.exe" and "metadata.calibre.exe" in the root folder of your ereader. I found that Calibre was downloading them automatically and when I delete them everything works fine (and no formatting issues appear so I'm not sure what the files are really for). Try attaching your Kobo, loading a few books and deleating the two Calibre files (if they're there) before you eject the reader, it worked well for me.

Goodluck!!

I agree with you, I think Calibre is providing Corrupt Meta data to the reader that affects Covers and othe issues such as you have mentioned. Not much to do other then make a report to Calibre.. But some problems are hard to track down to the cause.

good luck

jack

PeterT · 07-20-2011, 11:14 AM

As far as I know, the files "metadata.calibre" and "driver.calibre" are purely files used by Calibre to store info about your device and the books on it, and are not used by the Kobo itself...

kiwipippa · 07-20-2011, 01:38 PM

I'm having a similar issue. I have used calibre with few problems for a year on my original kobo, but it doesn't like my kobo touch. I cannot load some books (others work no problem). I "send to device - main memory" and eject my touch. There is then no "Processing content" screen and the books don't go to the device. I deleted the two files metadata.calibre and driver.calibre as well - nothing. But I know the books are there because you can see them in the directory. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling calibre but it doesn't work, tried 8.10 and 8.7 - still no luck. I've given up and I'm reading the books sideloaded from ADE

07-19-2011, 06:23 PM	#1
achara Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo	Using Calibre with Kobo Hello, I'm trying to use Calibre with my Kobo. When I plug it in, it recognizes the device and allows me to add filed to the Calibre library. When I try to drag the file into the device or click on "add to device", the file does not go onto my Kobo. Any suggestions?

07-19-2011, 06:58 PM	#2
Nigol Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 363616 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Kobo Original, Kobo Touch	when sending files to the device look at the bottom right and you will see the text Jobs with a number next to it. This is calibre sending files and metadata to your reader. When you have finished (Jobs say 0). You should be able to click on the device icon at the top and see your book added to it. The book will only be accessible after you eject it and it process the content Last edited by Nigol; 07-19-2011 at 07:03 PM.

07-19-2011, 07:07 PM	#4
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,192 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	Are you able to read those files with the Calibre built-in viewer? After transferring the files to the Kobo via Calibre (and before ejecting the unit) can you see them via Windows Explorer on the Kobo? (I believe the default location would be in a folder <Author Name>? When you eject the Kobo and unplug it, do you see the Kobo doing a scan to update it's database? What version Kobo is it, and what version of firmware is on it? Also; to send a book to the Kobo in Calibre, in Library view right click on the book, select Send to Device and then Send to Main Memory; or with the book highlighted, hit the D key to do the default action for Send to Device. Last edited by PeterT; 07-19-2011 at 07:16 PM.

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07-19-2011, 07:01 PM	#3
achara Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo	Yes I've done all that.. watched the job until it says completed and when I click on my device library it says that it is there, but when I eject my kobo and try to read it, it's not there

07-19-2011, 07:22 PM	#5
achara Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo	When I unplug the Kobo, it says it updating. The software for Calibre I downloaded today so I'm assuming it's the newest. And the Kobo was purchased in March.

07-19-2011, 07:42 PM	#6
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,192 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	Have you used Kobo Desktop to ensure that the unit has the current firmware on? Is it a Kobo, or Kobo WiFi. (I doubt it's a Kobo Touch as it was released in May). To see the firmware release on the Kobo go to MENU \| Settings and look for Device Info.

07-19-2011, 07:50 PM	#7
achara Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo	What program do I check this in?

07-19-2011, 08:11 PM	#8
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,192 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	You check that on the Kobo itself (assuming you are referring to the firmware level).

07-19-2011, 09:20 PM	#9
achara Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: Kobo	It says software version 1.9

07-19-2011, 09:55 PM	#10
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,192 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	So that is a Kobo WiFi and that is the current level for WiFi. How about the other questions I asked???

07-19-2011, 11:33 PM	#11
Feisty Book Nerd Extraordinaire Posts: 21 Karma: 7940 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Original and Kobo Touch	Sounds a lot like the problem I've been having on my Kobo Touch - books appear to load fine in Calibre, you can see them in the root directory on your computer, but they don't show up on the ereader and the "Processing" screen stays on forever. See if there are two files named "driver.calibre.exe" and "metadata.calibre.exe" in the root folder of your ereader. I found that Calibre was downloading them automatically and when I delete them everything works fine (and no formatting issues appear so I'm not sure what the files are really for). Try attaching your Kobo, loading a few books and deleating the two Calibre files (if they're there) before you eject the reader, it worked well for me. Goodluck!!

07-20-2011, 08:02 AM	#12
meandher57 Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: kobo	It also sounds similar to the problems I was having. I could upload to the SD card on my Kobo, but not the main hard drive itself. Kobo sent me a replacement unit. I am still not sure whether the problem was with the SD card (there were other problems there!), Calibre, or the Kobo itself.

07-20-2011, 11:14 AM	#14
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,192 Karma: 73448616 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Nexus 7, Clara, Touch, Tolino EPOS	As far as I know, the files "metadata.calibre" and "driver.calibre" are purely files used by Calibre to store info about your device and the books on it, and are not used by the Kobo itself...

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07-20-2011, 01:38 PM	#15
kiwipippa Fanatic Posts: 578 Karma: 613022 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: kobo glo, kobo touch (dead), kindle touch, android phone	I'm having a similar issue. I have used calibre with few problems for a year on my original kobo, but it doesn't like my kobo touch. I cannot load some books (others work no problem). I "send to device - main memory" and eject my touch. There is then no "Processing content" screen and the books don't go to the device. I deleted the two files metadata.calibre and driver.calibre as well - nothing. But I know the books are there because you can see them in the directory. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling calibre but it doesn't work, tried 8.10 and 8.7 - still no luck. I've given up and I'm reading the books sideloaded from ADE