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YES

If you want the best guarantee
of not getting a ticket!

It's up to you if you want to have the ability to print logs at the roadside, but it's better to be safe than sorry. You might never need to use it, but it's a cost effective way to cover yourself in case you meet an inspector who will only look at paper.

NO

If you only operate
in Western Canada.

Thanks to their awesome paperwork elimination policies, BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan are extremely friendly toward electronic documents. Could you carry a printer just in case you encounter an inspector who doesn't know that? Of course!

Let's Talk Printers

What Kind of Printer Should I Get?

PrinterIcon.pngYou should get a printer that:

  • Connects via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct!
  • You'll also want it in your price range,
  • To fit in your vehicle,
  • Can print from your device (Apple or Android)

 



How Do I Print from My Mobile Device?


Android


You can use either Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth to connect to a wireless printer. We recommend Wi-Fi direct if your device is running Android 4.0 or later. You might need to install the Printer Share app ($15) in some cases.

Wi-Fi Direct

  • Follow the instructions that came with your printer to enable Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Go to Settings,
  • Choose More > WiFi Direct if available, otherwise WiFi > WiFi Direct,
  • Choose your printer.
  • If your printer has its own app, install it. Otherwise, install Printer Share From BigRoad, print using Printer Share or your printer's app.

Bluetooth

  • Follow the instructions that came with your printer to enable a Bluetooth connection,
  • Pair your printer with your Android device through Bluetooth settings in your device,
  • If your printer has its own app, install it. Otherwise, install Printer ShareFrom BigRoad, print using Printer Share or your printer's app.

Apple

You can use Wi-Fi Direct to connect easily to a wireless printer. Apple does not support Bluetooth printing.

WiFi Direct

  • Connect to the printer's WiFi,
  • Print from BigRoad.