Calibre can't see new Kobo Clara 2E

[Phoenixx]

Hello,

I have an existing Kobo Glo and use Calibre. Currently running Calibre 4.23 as when I previously updated Calibre I lost the ability to download books from Council library system. This version works fine with my Glo.

Today I have bought Kobo Clara 2E, when I connect Clara to computer Calibre does not show the "Send books to Device" icon!

Please help and explain like I'm 5 what I should do.
Thank you

[PeterT]

The problem is that the 4.23 calibre does not contain the USB device ID for the Clara 2E

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[Phoenixx]

Thank you Peter, so if I update to the latest version it will work? Does that version supported downloading from library system?
Thank you

[cavy]

If it does not support downloading from the library, you can also install a portable version of Calibre and use each version of the program for whatever you need.

[PeterT]

Without knowing anything about the Council Library system I can't say


However part of upgrading calibre includes not only updating the officially supported plugins, but also any unofficial ones like deDRM for Adobe protected content, which many libraries use. Just be aware we can't give detailed help on that topic, but there are a myriad threads discussing it here at MobileReads

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[JSWolf]

What OS are you using?

[Phoenixx]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

What OS are you using?

On my computer? Windows 11.

[Phoenixx]

Originally Posted by Phoenixx

On my computer? Windows 11.

What version of Calibre should I update to?
Currently still on 4.23.
Do I also need to update Adobe Digital Editions?
Will I need to update DeDRM tools, where from?

Sorry I'm rather lost here.

Thank you for the help

[DNSB]

Probably 7.70 for calibre.

You might want to update ADE but leave that for later.

For DeDRM, I would suggest downloading DeDRM 10.0.9 from NoDRM's Github site.

Any plugins that you have installed and need updating will show up in the Updates popup at the bottom of calibre's main window.

You might want to add the ACSM/deACSM plugin to allow you to allow calibre to download the epub from the .ascm file.

If you are not running a 64-bit version of calibre 4.23, you should uninstall calibre (this will not affect your library or settings) before installing 7.7.0.

[Phoenixx]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Probably 7.70 for calibre.

You might want to update ADE but leave that for later.

For DeDRM, I would suggest downloading DeDRM 10.0.9 from NoDRM's Github site.

Any plugins that you have installed and need updating will show up in the Updates popup at the bottom of calibre's main window.

You might want to add the ACSM/deACSM plugin to allow you to allow calibre to download the epub from the .ascm file.

If you are not running a 64-bit version of calibre 4.23, you should uninstall calibre (this will not affect your library or settings) before installing 7.7.0.

Thank you so much for your detailed help, I have managed to get it all working correctly, again many many thanks

[Phoenixx]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Probably 7.70 for calibre.

You might want to update ADE but leave that for later.

For DeDRM, I would suggest downloading DeDRM 10.0.9 from NoDRM's Github site.

Any plugins that you have installed and need updating will show up in the Updates popup at the bottom of calibre's main window.

You might want to add the ACSM/deACSM plugin to allow you to allow calibre to download the epub from the .ascm file.

If you are not running a 64-bit version of calibre 4.23, you should uninstall calibre (this will not affect your library or settings) before installing 7.7.0.

Thanks again and I do have another question
Can I still put books on to my Kobo Glo through my now updated Calibre library? If not can you explain how to do this?

Again many thanks for your help

[DNSB]

The procedure won't change. You will connect your Kobo Glo to your computer over a USB connection and be able to transfer books and metadata the same as you do now. Your new Clara 2E will be no different in terms of the connection.

[Phoenixx]

Originally Posted by DNSB

The procedure won't change. You will connect your Kobo Glo to your computer over a USB connection and be able to transfer books and metadata the same as you do now. Your new Clara 2E will be no different in terms of the connection.

Brilliant, thanks again

[librosconmaria]

im having this same exact issue but unfortunately my macbook is from2016 and i can only update calibre up until version 6.29
i have installed all the kobo plugins yet it hasnt helped as it doesnt pop up in calibre but my computer does pick it up so i know its connecting.
am i just out of luck until they make a plugin for the new color ink kobos?

Originally Posted by Phoenixx

Hello,

I have an existing Kobo Glo and use Calibre. Currently running Calibre 4.23 as when I previously updated Calibre I lost the ability to download books from Council library system. This version works fine with my Glo.

Today I have bought Kobo Clara 2E, when I connect Clara to computer Calibre does not show the "Send books to Device" icon!

Please help and explain like I'm 5 what I should do.
Thank you

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by librosconmaria

im having this same exact issue but unfortunately my macbook is from2016 and i can only update calibre up until version 6.29
i have installed all the kobo plugins yet it hasnt helped as it doesnt pop up in calibre but my computer does pick it up so i know its connecting.
am i just out of luck until they make a plugin for the new color ink kobos?

You have two choices. Get a new computer or install Boot Camp so you can install Windows 10 64-bit and be able to dual boot.

If you wait for Kobo color support in calibre 6, you'll be waiting for a very long time if not forever.