DATE:
AUTHOR:
The Shift4 Updates team
SkyTab Venue

(Canary) Release Notes: Quick Service POS 2.59, DataNow

DATE:
AUTHOR: The Shift4 Updates team

Canary Release Date: 17 March 2026

Planned Global Release Date: 24 March 2026

Release Version: Quick Service POS v2.59.7, DataNow (No Version Update)

Release Type: Release Candidate

Content: POS Barcode Scanning, Device Serial Number Field in Reporting, Bug Fixes


Quick Service POS v2.59.7

NOTE: The updates denoted with a * are platform updates that have been deployed to all customers. All other updates were released only to the Canary group.

Enhancements:

  • E700 performance enhancements

  • POS barcode scanning is now supported on terminals with a compatible Zebra USB scanner

    • Requires a compatible Zebra USB scanner

    • Refer to Configuring Barcode Scanners for POS & Kiosk for instructions on setting up a scanner and compatible versions

    • Refer to SkyTab Venue: POS Barcode Scanning to configure items and POS terminals for barcode scanning functionality

    • During the configuration flow, there will now be a "Select Barcode Scanning Setting" screen after receipt printer selection for all menus; the functionality is disabled by default, so if you do not plan to use barcode scanning, simply tap Done on this screen, and your POS will continue to operate as it does currently

Bug Fixes:

  • Fixed an issue where the POS would open to the orders list following an automatic sync from the PIN screen without a valid PIN being entered

  • Fixed an issue where a saved card authorization was being dropped from the order after navigating backward from the tip screen

  • *Fixed an issue where orders with large numbers of line items were not being successfully created on the POS

  • *Fixed an issue where a partial refund followed by a full refund on the same order

  • *Fixed an issue where the POS sales report was counting Incomplete orders


DataNow (No Version Update)

Enhancement:

  • *In support of the POS Summit feature, reports with a Device ID field will now also contain a Serial Number field. When a venue is configured for Summit, all devices will be identified by their Serial Number instead of a random Device ID.


For questions or assistance, contact SkyTab Venue Support at 877.559.4225, email venuesupport@shift4.com, or reach out to your Enterprise Account Manager.

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