Bartender Starter/Professional Editions - Barcode & RFID Label Printing Software

BarTender is an innovative software solution for label design and printing. This on-premise software offers a range of intuitive, ergonomic tools, enabling users to design and print professional-quality labels in minimal time. Below is a detailed description of the two available versions: Professional and Starter Edition.

Usage and operation

BarTender Starter Edition:

Simplified label creation: Easy-to-use design tools with hundreds of pre-built templates let you instantly preview exactly what will be printed—thanks to a 100% WYSIWYG* interface for intuitive, fast creation.

Custom data management: Connect your Excel or CSV files to import variable data.

Printing: Supports unlimited printers with basic print management.

Security: Offers basic security features such as email alerts and printer status monitoring.

BarTender Professional Edition

This edition includes all Starter features, plus additional advanced capabilities.

Label design: Use the advanced editor to design complex labels with barcodes, QR codes, and other required elements. The WYSIWYG design tool simplifies creation and formatting.

Data management: Build and manage your own database directly in the software with Data Builder, or connect to external databases such as Excel or Access.

Integration: Easily integrate your ERP, WMS, or other operational systems to automate labeling processes with Integration Builder.

Printing: Print to a wide range of printers with Seagull™ drivers, supporting over 9,000 printers and output devices.

Try the software: demo version

To let users test the software, there is a free 30-day trial with access to all software features.

You can design and print labels, perfect for exploring all features before moving to a full license.

Support subscription

An maintenance and support service is available for users who need technical assistance or want to access a previous version of the software.

Upon purchase, customers automatically receive one year of support, including:

• Responsive technical assistance to optimize software usage.
• Access to updates ensuring optimal compatibility and continuous improvements.
• Personalized guidance via multiple channels, including email and live chat.

After this period, customers can renew their subscription to continue benefiting from priority support, fast access to updates, and expert technical assistance, minimizing downtime risk and ensuring optimal operational continuity.

Laserlab label compatibility: BarTender software

This BarTender software can print all Laserlab range labels: A4 format printing (available in 19 × 38 mm, 25 × 51 mm, and 25 × 64 mm), with a laser or inkjet printer.

There is also Laserlab Designer software, which lets you print your own labels—even in small quantities—without high production costs.

Create your labels in just a few clicks by adding your logo, text, frames, and barcodes (static or variable). The software is compatible with Word and Excel and includes a database for simplified management.

It supports 1D barcodes and optionally 2D DataMatrix. Automatic check-digit generation ensures correct reading of EAN-13, EAN-8, SSCC, ISBN, and EAN-14.

Fully compatible with all printers (laser, inkjet, thermal transfer), it lets you print only the labels you need on an A4 sheet and resume printing on a partially used sheet, optimizing consumption.

RFID printer compatibility (encoding, decoding, and printing)

The BarTender software is fully compatible with RFID printers and supports encoding, decoding, and printing of RFID labels.

• Encoding: BarTender lets you write information directly to the RFID chip embedded in the label, such as a serial number, product data, or logistics tracking information.
• Decoding: It also enables reading and interpreting data stored on the RFID chip via an RFID reader, facilitating identification and traceability.
• Printing: In addition to managing RFID data, the software lets you print text, barcodes, and visuals on the label for dual (electronic and visual) identification.

It offers simultaneous printing and encoding of UHF, HF, and NFC RFID labels thanks to its optimized printer drivers.

For RFID features, you must install the Seagull driver on the printer.

With BarTender Professional Edition, you can customize RFID chip writing to your needs, integrate databases for advanced information management, and ensure optimal traceability of your assets and documents.

Key software benefits and industries

BarTender provides powerful tools for label design and printing, simplifying and automating labeling processes. Key advantages include:

1. Time and cost savings: streamline labeling with a unified, scalable solution that optimizes management and reduces costs.
2. Reliable, fast output: produce labels quickly and reliably, boosting productivity and reducing errors.
3. Reduced downtime: minimize operational interruptions thanks to rapid, effective data recovery.
4. Enhanced security: protect data with advanced features such as deduplication and encryption, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
5. Centralized management: manage all labeling operations from a single admin console, simplifying oversight and reducing operating costs.
6. Flexibility and scalability: suitable for a wide range of sectors—retail, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals—BarTender grows with your needs.

Supports the latest barcode and labeling standards, including GS1, RFID, UDI, GHS, FDA, etc.

Industries and applications:

BarTender applies across multiple industries, helping businesses improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Examples of sector-specific applications:

• Retail: optimizing price labels and barcodes.
• Logistics: improving product traceability and inventory management.
• Manufacturing: standardizing labels for products and components.
• Pharmaceuticals: complying with strict drug-labeling regulations.

These solutions offer the flexibility and scalability needed by businesses of all sizes, delivering a complete, integrated labeling solution.

How to choose between Starter and Professional?

*WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) refers to an interface where the content edited on screen appears exactly as it will be displayed or printed, making it easier to create documents or web pages without advanced technical knowledge. Users can immediately see the final appearance of their work, which simplifies the design process and reduces errors. WYSIWYG editors are commonly used in word processing, web design, and desktop publishing.

**Intelligent Templates™ are dynamic templates that allow easy updates and changes, automatically adapting to content and design updates. They are designed to minimize manual reconfiguration, ensuring optimal consistency and flexibility to meet evolving labeling needs.