Sharp Gen 2 Cloud Terminal Release notes

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Version <NEXT VERSION>

info Improved print job release performance (HCP-14653)
The print job release mechanism on Sharp Cloud Terminal has been redesigned to improve performance when releasing multiple print jobs.

warning Sharp OSA packaging reliability improvements (HBT-6105)
Improved reliability of Sharp OSA application packaging by addressing timeout issues during the packaging process.

warning Errors are not logged & extend timeout on Sharp cloud terminal (SBT-5403)
Updated timeout for communication with BE and improved error logs.
warning Dependencies update (HBT-5804)
Updated dependencies to address vulnerabilities in third-party libraries.

Version 2026.02.01

info More complete terminal logs retrieval on Sharp Cloud Terminal (HBT-6003)
The Log.ejs endpoint can now retrieve large log files in 1 MB pages, bypassing the embedded server size limit.

info Sharp OSA package signature verification enabled by default during installation (HCP-15501)
With server version 2026.02.05, the Terminal Deployment Tool is no longer in beta. The tool now enables package signature verification by default on supported devices. Sharp Cloud Terminal packages used during installation are always signed, so no manual action is required. For more details, refer to the Terminal Deployment Tool documentation.

info Clearer wording during card registration (HBT-5905)
The wording on the card registration screen has been updated to make users more aware they should not leave the printer before completing or canceling the registration process.

warning Security update – axios / form-data dependency update (HBT-5804)
Dependencies have been updated to address vulnerabilities in form-data handling.

info Hide “My workflows” widget when scan applications are disabled (HBT-5792)
The “My workflows” widget is no longer displayed when the Enable Scan Application switch is turned off.

Version 2026.01.01

info More reliable scan upload for large jobs (HCP-15288)
Scan jobs are now sent to the server page-by-page to reduce the risk of transmission timeouts on large files or slower connections.

info Redirect to native menu after authentication (HCP-15421)
Administrators can enable the “Redirect to Native Menu After Authentication” option using Embedded terminal templates in the Web UI.

info Terminal status reporting in SAFEQ Cloud (HCP-15492)
The terminal now reports its version and other useful data to SAFEQ Cloud. These details are visible in the Printers list within the collapsible printer row.

warning (Security Advisory) The card enrollment process has been improved to correctly handle multiple user swipes.

We have enhanced the card enrollment workflow to improve resilience in cases where users did not complete the enrollment session.

Previously, incomplete enrollment sessions could, in rare circumstances, result in an unintended card-to-user association.

The enrollment process now includes improved session validation and handling to ensure accurate and secure card assignment, even when prior enrollment sessions are not properly finalized.

(HBT-5907)

Version 2025.10.01

info Service release for OSA6 firmware compliance
To ensure compatibility with new OSA6 firmware, application packages are now signed by Sharp.

Version 2025.08.01

info Enable/disable native apps via embedded terminal templates (HCP-14940)
Administrators can now enable or disable native apps using Embedded terminal templates in the Web UI.

Version 2025.07.01

info Numeric keypad option for PIN-only login on Sharp (HCP-14767)
Added the ability to switch to a numeric keypad for PIN entry.

info Improved usability of API key visibility toggle (HCP-14044)
The eye button for the API key input field is now easier to use.

warning Internal maintenance and refactoring improvements (HCP-14645, HCP-14621, HCP-13956, HCP-13959, HCP-14602, HCP-14027)
Several internal enhancements and refactors were implemented, including workflow/currentValues improvements, naming unification, TODO cleanup, and scan option mapping improvements.

Version 2025.05.01

check mark Automatic creation of Sharp printer and embedded configuration on endpoint authorization (HCP-14497)
If the terminal configuration is not found during initial registration, the system now attempts to automatically create a new one.

info Wording alignment with other terminals (HCP-12721)
Small wording adjustments were made on authentication and card registration screens.

info Improved re-authorization for interrupted secure print jobs (HCP-13929)
Secure print jobs left on the MFD (for example due to paper outage or jam) can now only be resumed by the original job owner.

warning Correct Sharp Cloud Terminal version reporting (HBT-5367)
Terminal version is now reported correctly into SAFEQ Cloud.

info Improved printing and accounting with third-party drivers and USB direct print (HBT-5338)
Resolved issues with printing via third-party drivers and corrected accounting when printing using USB direct print.

Version 2025.03.01

info FIFO release order for multiple print jobs (HCP-14185)
Print jobs are released in the same order they were submitted, ensuring the oldest jobs print first.

info SAFEQ Cloud icon added to Sharp terminal package (HCP-14290)
Added the SAFEQ Cloud icon to the terminal app package and aligned naming with product conventions.

info Faster application startup (HCP-13435)
Optimized initialization sequence to improve application start speed.

Version 2025.02.01

check mark Admin login modal for terminal settings access (HCP-14048)
Added an admin login screen (default password: Sharp123) for accessing application settings.

info Improved folder browsing path display (HCP-13945)
Folder browsing now uses dynamic path truncation to improve readability.

warning Fixed sides selection behavior in finishing options (HBT-5127)
When Booklet finishing is selected, sides are no longer incorrectly hidden. If an unexpected sides value is detected, simplex is selected by default.

Version 2025.01.03

check mark Native copy and scan quick actions (HCP-13968)
Quick Actions now include shortcuts for native copy and scan apps.

warning Prevent keyboard popup after saving settings (HCP-13961)
The keyboard no longer appears after pressing “Save” in terminal settings.

info UI/UX improvements in configuration and folder browsing (HCP-13962)
Improved click targets for easier interaction. In folder browsing, header actions are disabled while data is loading.

check mark Configurable log access credentials (HCP-13931)
The log access password can now be changed to a custom value in terminal settings.

Version 2024.12.01-beta

check mark Custom logo support (HCP-13845)
Added support for custom logos.

check mark Advanced scan workflow input editing (folder workflows) (HCP-13605)
Users can modify advanced folder workflow inputs on the terminal.

check mark Direct print jobs support (HCP-13850)
Added support for direct print jobs.

Version 2024.11.01-beta

check mark Advanced scan workflow input editing (email workflows) (HCP-13488)
Users can modify advanced email workflow inputs on the terminal.

check mark Terminal language switching (HCP-13371)
Users can change the terminal language.

info Miscellaneous improvements (HCP-13775)
Various minor improvements to terminal behavior and stability.

check mark Push print job tracking and accounting (HCP-13707)
Push print jobs are tracked on the terminal and printed page counts are accounted.

info Automatic translation of resources (HCP-13755)
Resources are automatically translated using ChatGPT.

Version 2024.10.01-beta

warning Terminal enhancements and security improvements (HCP-13347, HBT-4775)
Implemented internal enhancements and removed SQTS token from OSA user info.

check mark Basic scan instant workflows (HCP-13484)
Users can run instant scan workflows from the terminal.

check mark Finishing options editing for basic print (HCP-13369)
Users can modify finishing options on print jobs.

info Improved workflow description display (IA-3077)
Corrected workflow description display on terminals.

info Improved input value handling on OSA 5.5 (HBT-4792)
Fixed an issue where input value changes were not dispatched on OSA 5.5.

check mark Advanced scan settings and workflow editing (HCP-13486, HCP-13487)
Users can modify advanced scan settings and simple workflow settings on the terminal.

info Improved DCF robustness and advanced scenarios (HCP-13434)
Enhanced DCF handling and robustness.

check mark Advanced print options support (HCP-13569)
Added support for advanced print options and scenarios.

info Wording alignment with other terminals (HCP-12721)
Small wording adjustments on authentication and card registration screens.

info Improved logging system (HCP-13627)
Enhanced logging to improve diagnostics and troubleshooting.

info Improved settings icon usability (HCP-13720)
Adjusted layout so the settings icon is not hidden under a pressable element.

info End-to-end Cypress tests for terminal functionality (HCP-13454)
Implemented e2e Cypress tests for key terminal functionality.

info Respect advanced finishing options from driver (HCP-13623)
Advanced finishing options set by the driver are respected during job release.

info Scan cancel button improvements (HCP-13485)
Improved cancel behavior in scan workflows.

info UI selection and scrolling fixes (HBT-4896)
Fixed an issue where list rows could be selected unintentionally instead of scrolling.

warning Removed sensitive data from scan error details (HBT-4893)
Scan error detail UI no longer shows sensitive headers or token-related data.

warning Fixed scan settings selection issues (HBT-4895)
Resolved an issue where scan settings items could not be selected.

warning Fixed job deletion on OSA 5.5 (HBT-4704)
Deleting jobs now works correctly on OSA 5.5 devices.

check mark Accounting support for scan and native apps (HCP-13628)
Added accounting support for scan and native apps (scan/copy).

Version 2024.09.01-beta

check mark Initial release
Full changelog not available for this version tag (includes development up to this release). Included features overview: terminal settings, device code flow, authentication (all methods), card registration, basic print, pull/push print, driver finishing options (copies/color/duplex), finishing overrides on terminal, basic scan, and instant scan workflow execution.