"Device hub connection timeout" message when printing in PitneyShip Pro

If you see the message "Device hub connection timeout" when printing, try moving the printer to a different USB port.
Products affected: PitneyShip™ Pro

Issue

"Device hub connection timeout" message when printing in PitneyShip Pro.

Cause

There is a USB issue with the connected printer.

Resolution

Solution 1: Make sure that DeviceHub is installed

To install DeviceHub, see the instructions for your product:

Solution 2: Verify that DeviceHub is running

There should be a DeviceHub icon in the Windows system tray (small icons near the clock) or Mac OS menu bar to show that it is running.
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If this icon is missing, find DeviceHub in your programs list and restart it.

Once the DeviceHub icon appears, hover your mouse over the icon to see the connection status and wait until it shows an Online status.

Solution 3: Make sure that your printer is connected and online

  1. In PitneyShip Pro, go to Settings > My Devices.
  2. Verify that your printer shows an Online or Idle status.
  3. If the status is Offline or Other, verify that the printer is on and is connected correctly to the computer.

Solution 4: Reconnect DeviceHub

  1. Find the DeviceHub icon in Windows system tray (small icons near the clock) or Mac OS menu bar.
  2. Right-click on the DeviceHub icon and choose Reconnect.
    DeviceHub icon
  3. Once the DeviceHub icon appears, hover your mouse over the icon to see the connection status and wait until it shows an Online status.
Solution 5: Uninstall and reinstall DeviceHub
  1. Uninstall DeviceHub. See:
  2. Reinstall DeviceHub. See:

Solution 6: Try a different USB port (wired connections)

If the printer is connected via USB, move the printer to a different USB port and try again.

UPDATED: 13 September 2023