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The Technician’s Worksheet may be customized to provide additional information and writing space for technicians performing the service work. These options are found under:
Tools → Setup → Worksheets
The worksheet serves as both:
•A working document for technicians
•A permanent service reference for the shop
Many shops customize worksheets to improve:
•Inspection consistency
•Technician communication
•Quality control
•Documentation of vehicle condition
•Service verification procedures
The first option specifies how many blank lines print after the Parts listing.
These lines are commonly used for:
•Additional parts added during service
•Handwritten notes
•Special material usage
•Shop supply information
This is especially helpful when parts are added after the original worksheet was printed.
The second option specifies how many blank lines print at the end of the Labor section.
These lines are often used for:
•Vehicle condition notes
•Technician observations
•Additional recommendations
•Internal communication
•Follow-up concerns
This provides technicians with extra room to document conditions discovered during the repair process.
The third option controls the number of blank lines printed after each individual labor operation.
This allows technicians or supervisors to:
•Add notes specific to that operation
•Record measurements or test results
•Document inspection findings
•Sign off completed work
•Record quality control checks
Many shops use this feature as part of their internal verification procedures.
Some businesses require technicians to record handwritten details about installed or removed parts.
MLS 2026 allows up to three custom lines of text to print after each part entry.
Typical examples include:
•New / Used / Rebuilt verification
•Warranty information
•Core return status
•Serial number recording
•Condition of removed components
•Supplier verification
These prompts help standardize technician documentation.
Up to three custom lines may also be printed after each labor operation.
These are commonly used for:
•Inspection checklists
•Torque verification
•Fluid confirmation
•Test drive completion
•Safety checks
•Supervisor approval signatures
This can significantly improve service consistency and quality control.
The final option allows you to select the printer used for Technician Worksheets.
You may choose:
•A local printer
•A network printer
•A dedicated shop-area printer
Many shops install a printer directly in the service area so technicians can immediately receive printed worksheets without interrupting office operations.
The selected printer must be visible to the workstation currently being used.
Well-designed Technician Worksheets can:
•Improve communication between staff
•Reduce missed operations
•Increase documentation quality
•Improve customer confidence
•Create stronger warranty protection
•Reinforce inspection consistency
Many successful shops treat the worksheet as both:
•A technician guide
•A quality control document
The few minutes spent properly configuring worksheets can greatly improve shop organization and professionalism.