Thread: Formatting of converted kepub not working on Kobo
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Old 01-08-2016, 06:20 AM   #10
davidfor
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Originally Posted by mercuree View Post
In the interim, is epub better than kepub? A guide I read said I should use kepub. Although I also see that the synopsis et al does not pull through. So will see if epub fixes this.
Kepub vs epub is a discussion that happens in the Kobo forum here from time to time. It's pretty much even as to which is best with two big exceptions. The kepub renderer handles footnote links a lot better (easier to tap, uses a popup) and can zoom on most images. If you are reading books with lots of images or footnotes, kepub is the way to go.
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Can you recommend a 'getting started' guide for kobo and calibre? Basic settings etc. Or should it just work with the standard settings? I am very lazy and would just like to be able to import book, push to kobo. Done. haha
I can't really think of one. My usual recommendation is:

- Put the books into calibre
- Connect the device
- Send some books
- Disconnect and read.

That's it, you don't need anything else. The driver will work out of the box with no changes in configuration. About the only option I would recommend setting straight away is the "Set Series information". That will put the series info on the device the next time it is connected.

Beyond that, you can look at Kobo_Shelves_and_Collections for how to configure the collections and metadata plugboard. And the first few posts in https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=192863 describes the driver options and some usage.

Then ask questions. Here or the Kobo forum and someone will answer them. Or have a look at the other plugins.
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