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icallaci · 07-03-2017, 10:58 PM

I have the same issue with my KA1. It seems to be a random occurrence, not really related to how many books I'm trying to transfer, or how many books are on the device, or ... anything, really. Sometimes I'm not even transferring books--just checking the database. I have to disconnect the KA1, reboot the computer, reconnect the KA1, let Windows 8.1 repair the KA1, open Calibre again, and hope the stupid thing connects. Usually it does, but once I had to repeat the whole cycle FIVE times before I didn't get the "error communicating with device" message. I have started reading on my Samsung tablet lately because I am tired of fighting with the KA1 (including peeking under the sleep cover to see if the #@!% light turned off). Sorry I don't have an answer for you, but you're not alone in your frustration. I hope someone has an answer for you, because I sure would like to know what is going on. Good luck.

Oh, and edited to add: I don't think this is a Calibre problem. I think it's a Kobo problem.

And another edit to add: My original H20 never has this problem, even if I connect it (using the same cable) before or after the KA1 displays "error communicating with device." I believe the original H20 is a Mark 5 device, while the KA1 and the H20 2nd edition are Mark 6 devices, so maybe the issue has something to do with Mark 6 devices.

07-03-2017, 10:58 PM	#3
icallaci Guru Posts: 819 Karma: 6528026 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: Kobo Elipsa	I have the same issue with my KA1. It seems to be a random occurrence, not really related to how many books I'm trying to transfer, or how many books are on the device, or ... anything, really. Sometimes I'm not even transferring books--just checking the database. I have to disconnect the KA1, reboot the computer, reconnect the KA1, let Windows 8.1 repair the KA1, open Calibre again, and hope the stupid thing connects. Usually it does, but once I had to repeat the whole cycle FIVE times before I didn't get the "error communicating with device" message. I have started reading on my Samsung tablet lately because I am tired of fighting with the KA1 (including peeking under the sleep cover to see if the #@!% light turned off). Sorry I don't have an answer for you, but you're not alone in your frustration. I hope someone has an answer for you, because I sure would like to know what is going on. Good luck. Oh, and edited to add: I don't think this is a Calibre problem. I think it's a Kobo problem. And another edit to add: My original H20 never has this problem, even if I connect it (using the same cable) before or after the KA1 displays "error communicating with device." I believe the original H20 is a Mark 5 device, while the KA1 and the H20 2nd edition are Mark 6 devices, so maybe the issue has something to do with Mark 6 devices. Last edited by icallaci; 07-04-2017 at 09:37 AM.