v1.59 Released

We have released v1.59 for all registered users to download via the MacPOS Help menu, Check for Application Updates.

This version has been updated to be compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

New version and drivers needed for OS X 10.6

We don't recommend that you update to OS X 10.6 without updating to the latest version of MacPOS.

You will need v1.59 or higher of MacPOS to work with Snow Leopard. New Star receipt printer drivers will also need to be installed as outlined in the previous posts below in our blog.

OS X 10.6 driver compatibility

We have tested the following POS hardware devices on OS X 10.6 and found them to be compatible with the new operating system OS X 10.6

Star Receipt printers - TSP series - requires you to install updated drivers v3.0 updated drivers.

Keyspan USB serial adapter US-19HS - works with v2.5 of Keyspan drivers.

MS210U bar code reader - no drivers are needed, plug n' play operation

ID Tech Mag card readers - no drivers are needed

Star Receipt Printer drivers

If you are using a Star TSP series receipt printer and are having issues with printing under OS X 10.6 then download and install the updated drivers.

After you download, open the Star CUPS 3.0 pkg file to install the drivers.

These drivers are compatible with OS X 10.2 - 10.6 and work with all TSP series printers.

Mac OS X 10.6

We will be doing the final testing of MacPOS and all the POS hardware device drivers when we get our hands on the final release this coming week.

If you are anticipating an upgrade of Mac OS X before this time please be aware we are not 100% sure everything is compatible at this time. While we have developer copies and assume what we have is the GM, we want to ensure they didn't make any last minute changes likes they did on Leopard.