thread Re: print order as items are entered in Orders, Menu Items, Catalog & Fulfilment

print order as items are entered

Bcenigma — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:47:29 GMT

I have the need for items to print as soon as they are added to the check. That way the kitchen can start on the item (drink) before any other drinks are added.

Right now I have to hit the "SEND" button, hit the NEW CHECK button, type the customer's name, hit SAVE, and then click on the check to reopen it to enter another item.

My problem would be solved if I could open a check by typing a customer's name and then have the check remain open on the screen even after hitting SEND.

Alternatively, if the check would just remain open after hitting SEND, that would save some time and confusion.

Thank you.

Is there a way for an order to show in the kitchen as it is being taken?

sonya65 — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:30:20 GMT

We were wanting to be able to have a screen or monitor in the kitchen and our order show as we are taking it for faster preparation.

Re: Is there a way for an order to show in the kitchen as it is being taken?

AshleyK — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:33:31 GMT

Hi @sonya65! Thanks for reaching out! This is currently a feature request with us, but you may want to consider using Fresh KDS which is an app partner that works with us. Here is a help article that may help get you started, but you can start using Fresh KDS under Apps on the Square Dashboard.

I've also merged this thread to an existing one since you and @Bcenigma asked the same question. Thank you!

Re: print order as items are entered

lovemychaos — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:05:48 GMT

Straight fire might work for this. You'd have to create a new category of items you want "straight fired" to the printer. Square has an info article about this.

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Re: print order as items are entered

PDB — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:01:31 GMT

I am new to square for restaurants. I have looked through the straight fire options and have set up a category... but I still have to press the send button as far as I can tell. Has anyone figured out a solution yet?

Re: print order as items are entered

PDB — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:29:58 GMT

I am having the same issue! I’m wondering if you’ve found a solution since you posted this? I’m considering just mirroring my order taking iPad to the kitchen for now, but hopefully not as a long term fix.