diff --git a/lib/routes.js b/lib/routes.js
index 79e2e34e..76612e2b 100644
--- a/lib/routes.js
+++ b/lib/routes.js
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ function poll (req, res, next) {
         error: null,
         locale,
         version,
-        receiptPrintingActive: receipt.active === "on",
+        receiptPrintingActive: receipt.active,
         cassettes,
         twoWayMode: cashOutConfig.active,
         zeroConfLimit: cashOutConfig.zeroConfLimit,