Receipt stacking is a setting that automatically merges multiple orders placed on the same table into a single receipt, instead of creating a separate receipt for each order. This is especially useful for venues where guests place several orders throughout their visit (e.g. a starter, then drinks, then a main course) and want everything combined into one bill at the end.
Note: This setting only applies to venues using Lightspeed L-Series POS.
Where to find it
The setting is located in the Backoffice, under:
Settings > POS
On this page, scroll down to the toggle labeled "Uses receipt stacking".
How to enable it
Go to Settings > POS in the backoffice.
Go to Connection parameters
Locate the "Uses receipt stacking" toggle.
Switch the toggle on (it will turn green).
What happens when it's enabled
New orders placed on a table that already has an open order will be merged into the existing receipt for that table, rather than generating a new, separate one.
The guest (or staff member) ends up with one consolidated receipt per table, covering all items ordered during that session.
This makes it easier to track total spend per table and simplifies the payment process at the end of the visit.
What happens when it's disabled
Each new order creates its own independent receipt, even if it's placed on a table that already has open orders.
This can result in multiple separate receipts for the same table during a single visit.
When to use this setting
Enable receipt stacking for venues where:
Guests are expected to order multiple times during one visit (restaurants, bars, canteens with table service).
A single combined bill per table is preferred over multiple smaller receipts.
Consider leaving it disabled for setups where each order should be billed and closed out independently (e.g. quick takeout counters).