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jackie_w · 08-05-2012, 11:10 AM

This thread is rather confusing and requires clarification, I think.

If by 'covers' you mean the thumbnail covers which are displayed on the Home screen and in Sony device booklists, then calibre should always send thumbnail covers when sending new books (all formats, DRM and non-DRM) if you customise the Sony device plugin correctly, i.e. via Preferences - Plugins - Device Interface plugins - SONY or SONY PRST1 - Customize plugin then check the box Upload separate cover thumbnails ... This is a one-time only task requiring no further action for individual books. Once it's done, it's done forever.

However, if 'cover' means page 1 of an individual epub, then, yes, the Modify Epub plugin or a calibre conversion can be used to achieve the required result.

If you are aiming to use the cover as a standby image then you may need to get the 'page 1 cover' correct. The 'cover as Sony standby image' feature is available

as standard on a PRST1
as part of the PRSPlus custom firmware on earlier models (PRS505 onwards)

Alternatively, for 'cover as standby image', my old calibre Copy Cover plugin will still work without worrying what format the book is in, whether it's DRM or not, or what cover (if any) is actually on page 1. This plugin is not as convenient as the PRSPlus option, but is an option for those who are not comfortable customising their PRSx50.

08-05-2012, 11:10 AM	#5
jackie_w Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,252 Karma: 16544692 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Device: ClaraHD, Forma, Libra2, Clara2E, LibraCol, PBTouchHD3	This thread is rather confusing and requires clarification, I think. If by 'covers' you mean the thumbnail covers which are displayed on the Home screen and in Sony device booklists, then calibre should always send thumbnail covers when sending new books (all formats, DRM and non-DRM) if you customise the Sony device plugin correctly, i.e. via Preferences - Plugins - Device Interface plugins - SONY or SONY PRST1 - Customize plugin then check the box Upload separate cover thumbnails ... This is a one-time only task requiring no further action for individual books. Once it's done, it's done forever. However, if 'cover' means page 1 of an individual epub, then, yes, the Modify Epub plugin or a calibre conversion can be used to achieve the required result. If you are aiming to use the cover as a standby image then you may need to get the 'page 1 cover' correct. The 'cover as Sony standby image' feature is available as standard on a PRST1 as part of the PRSPlus custom firmware on earlier models (PRS505 onwards) Alternatively, for 'cover as standby image', my old calibre Copy Cover plugin will still work without worrying what format the book is in, whether it's DRM or not, or what cover (if any) is actually on page 1. This plugin is not as convenient as the PRSPlus option, but is an option for those who are not comfortable customising their PRSx50.