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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) -- Printing and Print Modules Questions

Below you will find questions and answers for common problems, and emails that we have received from drivers. Simple click on the Question (Blue Link), and you will be taken to that question area.

Q-1: Will Drivers Daily Log (DDL) print a log my company will be able to use?

Q-2: I don't see Rapid Log listed as a supported format, will DDL  print logs that can be scanned by Rapid Log software?

Q-3: Do you have a Log Auditing software that will scan logs into it?

Q-4: Do I need to download a print module to print a log?

Q-5: Will you make a print module for my company?

Q-6: I have downloaded and installed the latest version of DDL and now my print module will not work? It is flashing, or blinking at me?

Q-7: I do not use all the print modules now, how do I uninstall them?

Q-8: When I try and print using a print module, all I get is the data, no image, or only part of the log is printing.  How do I fix this, so that the log prints a compete log?

Q-9: I am trying to print logs using the multiply log printing feature of DDL, I want to print from the 2nd of Jan to the 10th of Jan, however DDL says it wants to print 365 days, is this a bug?


 

Q-1: Will Drivers Daily Log (DDL) print a log my company will be able to use?

A: DDL has created different print modules that can be used with DDL to re-create a 'Log Page' If your company is using one of the systems listed on our print module page, then yes. DDL is currently supporting only about 33  Logs, that is can be printed and turned in for scanning into your company Log Auditing Software.

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Q-2: I don't see Rapid Log listed as a supported format, will DDL  print logs that can be scanned by Rapid Log software?

A: Rapid Log/Eclipse Software has a copyright that will not allow us to reproduce at this time. Also Rapid Log has many different formats and we just don't have the time.  But there is good news we find that many companies using Rapid Log will  accept DDL logs (Classic) as DDL printouts with 6"x1" grids enabled seem to be scannable by Eclipse/Rapid Log systems.

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Q-3: Do you have a Log Auditing software that will scan logs into it?

A: No, however we do have a system for our customers using iTruck Log Auditing Software We have developed a system that will allow a driver to save the log as a .pdf file. The driver can then email the pdf log. The company can then use iTruck to rebuild the log inside of iTruck drivers folder.

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Q-4: Do I need to download a print module to print a log?

A: No, DDL has its own log that is legal. (we call it the Classic log, we also have a OCR log that can be downloaded, by default DDL installs the classic log at startup.

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Q-5: Will you make a print module for my company?

A: In general DDL does not create a print module for all companies, nor do we imply that by purchasing DDL your company will ever be created. We simple do not have the manpower, nor time to complete this task. We receive hundreds of emails requesting that their company needs it. We do search our database to see how drivers from a company have purchased DDL and try to serve the largest group. (so make sure you have listed your company when you register DDL). We will only consider doing a print module if the company log supervisor or higher, contacts Bruce to discuss the logs. They make contact Bruce at 505-317-9292.  Not all will be done, as the time and man power just isn't there. 

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Q-6: I have downloaded and installed the latest version of DDL and now my print module will not work? It is flashing, or blinking at me.

A: If you are using one of the print modules and you're updating your DDL, you must download and install DDL first, then download and install all the print module's you have tried, or our using,  in order to print your logs. If you have more than one print module installed, you must download and install each.  If you're having problems with your screen flashing or blinking, when you click on print, then download and run this utility to delete ALL print modules. Then re-download and install only the print module you need. Click HERE

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Q-7: I do not use all the print modules now, how do I uninstall them?

A: Each print module has an uninstall program located in the main folder, simple click on it to launch the uninstall script. This must be done for each print module, or you can download and run the utility for removing all the print modules at once program, this can be found on the download page under Utility and other software table. Download and run this utility to delete ALL print modules. Then re-download and install only the print module you need. Click HERE

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Q-8: When I try and print using a print module, all I get is the data, no image, or only part of the log is printing. How do I fix this, so that the log prints a compete log?

A: Open the Control panel for Windows, Click on Printer and Faxes. Right Click on your printer (should be default) and look for a setting called printer Preferences (Could be different, depending on the brand of printer you have). Look for Paper/Quality set this setting on the lowest setting allowed. Draft mode is best. Some programs will change this causing DDL not to print the print module correctly. DDL also has a Printer Setting in most of the print modules, you can click on this and set the quality to try and force the printer to print in draft mode. , Print modules also have a setting under setting to try and force the printer into draft mode.  Try setting this.

Check memory and disk space

The document that you are trying to print may require more memory. Save the document that you are trying to print, and then paste a section of the document in a new file. If you cannot print graphics, paste one of the graphics in the new file. Close all files except the new file, and then try to print.

If you can print, your original document might require more memory than your computer has available. Your operating system might be low on memory.

To free memory, try one or more of the following methods:
Quit any other programs that you are running.
Close all the documents except the one that you are trying to print.
Quit all the programs that are running, and then restart your computer.
Make sure that you have sufficient free disk space on your hard disk. It is best to have at least 120 megabytes (MB) of free space.
Your computer uses disk space in the process of sending information to the printer. You can have trouble printing if you have less than 120 MB of free space on the hard disk where Windows is installed.

To determine the free space that is available on your hard disk, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.
2. Right-click the icon of the hard disk where Windows is installed, and then click Properties. The General tab shows the total free space on your hard disk. 1 gigabyte (GB) of space equals 1024 MB.
To make more space available, use one or more of the following methods:
Empty the Recycle Bin.
Use the Disk Cleanup tool to free disk space. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.
2. In the Drives box, click your hard disk, and then click OK.
3. In the Files to delete list, select one or more of the options.
4. You can also click the More Options tab to see other options for freeing disk space.
Delete any documents or data files that are no longer used, or move them to another location for archiving.
Use the Add/Remove Programs tool to remove any programs that you do not want. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click the program that you want to remove, and then click Change/Remove.
3. Click Yes to remove the program.

 

Decrease your printer resolution

You may experience printing issues, if your printer is configured to print at a high resolution. To determine if this is the cause of your printing problem, decrease your printer resolution, and then test to determine if your problem is resolved.

To decrease your printer resolution, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer that you want to use, and then click Properties.
3. Click the General tab, and then click Printing Preferences.
4. Click a lower resolution (or dots per inch) for your printer in the Resolution box, and then click OK.
5. Test to determine if your problem is resolved, and if not, return your printer resolution to the original setting.

 

 

 

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Q-9: I am trying to print logs using the multiply log printing feature of DDL, I want to print from the 2nd of Jan to the 10th of Jan, however DDL says it wants to print 365 days, is this a bug?

A: No, the most likely cause is you have turned the Current time off in the setting, If so DDL goes back 365 days and forward 365 days. from today. You will need to turn the current time back on. Hold the CTRL key down and press the letter T once, you should have a broken line on today's log, if it is solid all the way across, then repeat the key combination again. You can also go to the day before the day you want to print, in this example we want to print from the 2nd of Jan, so change DDL to the 1st and make a duty status record on line 3 or 4 for 15 minutes. DDL will detect this and begin Printing from the 2nd as you selected. The same holds true for the last date, again just go to the day after you want printed, in this example the 11 of Jan, and again, create a duty status of 15 minutes on line 3 or 4. DDL will now print from the 2nd of Jan to the 10th of Jan. Turning the current time off in DDL is for advanced users, as it will effect many different areas. We don't recommend it.

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