"There was an error reprinting your label due to Device Hub connectivity issues." message in PitneyShip, PitneyShip Pro, or PitneyShip Enterprise

If you see the message "There was an error reprinting your label due to Device Hub connectivity issues.", follow these troubleshooting steps.
Products affected: PitneyShip®, PitneyShip® Pro, PitneyShip® Enterprise

Issue

When reprinting a label, the message "There was an error reprinting your label due to Device Hub connectivity issues." appears.

Resolution

Solution 1: 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 2: Make sure that your printer is connected and online

  1. In PitneyShip, PitneyShip Pro, or PitneyShip Enterprise, go to Settings > My Devices.
  2. Verify that the printer shows an Online or Idle status.
  3. If the printer is not listed, or the status is Offline or Other, check the following:
    • Make sure that the printer is installed on the computer.
    • In Windows, go to Settings > Devices > Printers and make sure that the printer is present and online.
    • On Mac, go to Apple menu > System Settings > Printers & Scanners and make sure that the printer is present and online.
    • Verify that the printer is turned on and awake.
    • Verify that the printer is on and is connected correctly to the computer.
  4. Once the printer is connected and online, try to print again.

Solution 3: 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.
  4. Once the status turns to Online, try printing again.

UPDATED: August 26, 2024