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Old 03-10-2012, 11:14 PM   #1
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Kobo Touch Error msg.
I keep getting these 'error communicating with device ' errors

unable to open database file

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 82, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 436, in _delete_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 434, in delete_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 349, in delete_via_sql
OperationalError: unable to open database file

thats trying to delete a book

calibre, version 0.8.41
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

(2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 82, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 412, in _upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\driver.py", line 253, in upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 1010, in _sanity_check
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 175, in free_space
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 133, in _windows_space
error: (2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')


thats trying to add a book

lots of room left on a 2gig sd card and the kobo touch itself.

if i reset to factory defaults it works for a little while and then this problem pops up

any ideas?
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Old 03-11-2012, 08:15 AM   #2
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[Errno 22] invalid mode ('wb') or filename: u'N:\\metadata.calibre'

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 82, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 340, in _books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 333, in books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\kobo\driver.py", line 818, in sync_booklists
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\driver.py", line 388, in sync_booklists
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\driver.py", line 385, in write_prefix
IOError: [Errno 22] invalid mode ('wb') or filename: u'N:\\metadata.calibre'


more error msgs.. getting really tired of this; wonder if i should have bought a kindle...
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All those erorr messages are caused by filesystem errors on your Kobo. If they recur after a reformat/reset, then you should

1) try a different or no sd card if you are using one
2) return your kobo
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Old 03-11-2012, 09:30 AM   #4
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yes they appear with/without a sd card.

i've done two factory resets

returning unit today, thanks for confirming what i thought
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Old 03-11-2012, 09:01 PM   #5
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spoke too soon

calibre, version 0.8.41
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

(2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 82, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 412, in _upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\driver.py", line 253, in upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 1010, in _sanity_check
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 175, in free_space
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 133, in _windows_space
error: (2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')

brand new touch... any ideas anyone?
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Old 03-11-2012, 11:10 PM   #6
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nothing along those lines; just a usb keyboard and mouse

Tried different cables, using a powered usb hub, cable directly from the pc....
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nothing along those lines; just a usb keyboard and mouse

Tried different cables, using a powered usb hub, cable directly from the pc....
OK a shot in the dark
Are you using Windows on a PC with a Intel 82801 series (support) chipset?
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It does seem strange that you are getting repeated errors with different units.
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It does seem strange that you are getting repeated errors with different units.
That was why I asked my question. I had this problem with my first 2 PEz, they did not behave with Intel USB2 Enhanced mode. (My Black one does fine)
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Old 03-12-2012, 09:49 PM   #11
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the chipset is listed as intel 865 chipset family
memory controller is is 82865g/p/pe or 82848p
the i/o controller is listed as 82801eb/er (ich5/ich5r)

so its sounds like your talking about it being a usb error, i'll go check the bios settings and see what i find
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the chipset is listed as intel 865 chipset family
memory controller is is 82865g/p/pe or 82848p
the i/o controller is listed as 82801eb/er (ich5/ich5r)

so its sounds like your talking about it being a usb error, i'll go check the bios settings and see what i find
Try this as a test: (it is easily reversible)
In the device manager:
Locate the line for USB2.0 enhanced: Right click: Disable
Note: This temporarily turns all the ports into USB 1.x mode so any USB2 device will suffer from slower speeds.

Repair the filesystem on your Kobo (scandisk).

And transfer some books and see what happens

I found an OLD USB1 board with an Opti chip for use with my reader so I could have my USB2 mode back (I do get a Nag the 'My device can run faster'. just ignore it )
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I have the same problem it occured after removing the SD card with books on it and copying these books to the inegrated memory, I did all the copying with calibre.
Checked the filesystem and its ok.
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Old 03-14-2012, 07:45 PM   #14
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ok haven't been able to do anything for the last couple of days since my pc developed hal.dll and boot.ini problems. all fixed now and hopefully i will be trying soon with theducks advice.

ok its better but now


calibre, version 0.8.42
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

(2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 82, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 412, in _upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\driver.py", line 253, in upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 1010, in _sanity_check
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 175, in free_space
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 133, in _windows_space
error: (2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')
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ok haven't been able to do anything for the last couple of days since my pc developed hal.dll and boot.ini problems. all fixed now and hopefully i will be trying soon with theducks advice.

ok its better but now


calibre, version 0.8.42
ERROR: Error: Error communicating with device

(2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 82, in run
File "site-packages\calibre\gui2\device.py", line 412, in _upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\driver.py", line 253, in upload_books
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 1010, in _sanity_check
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 175, in free_space
File "site-packages\calibre\devices\usbms\device.py", line 133, in _windows_space
error: (2, 'GetDiskFreeSpace', 'The system cannot find the file specified.')
I have lurked here since I got my first Kobo a year ago. Want to say this forum is so incredibly helpful!
I upgraded to Kobo touch in the summer, never had a problem until I upgraded firmware on it within the last couple of months. Then I got the "error communicating with device" a couple of weeks ago when I wanted to add a couple of books to my Kobo. [I use Calibre also to manage my Kobo]. I read around here, did a reset, re-downloaded firmware, and then added my library, just a few at a time as suggested. When I tried to add more than 10 or so, I would get the error again, so stayed at a few at a time and finally, slowly, re-built my 202 book library. But when I connected last time to make changes, got the error again, when I tried to add 2 books!!!

PLEASE HELP! And thank you for the past year of advice!
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