BarTender® Label Software is Barcode Label Printing. Simplified.
For barcode label printing in a Windows environment, no software is faster, easier or more flexible than BarTender label software. BarTender® software makes it easy to quickly set up professional label designs and print those designs to a laser or thermal transfer printer. Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. is a proud partner of Seagull Scientific BarTender®, and TheLabel Experts can help you get started.
BarTender ® Label Software is Barcode Label Printing. The Bar Code section has the following options: Bar Code: Specifies which bar code format to use. Narrow to wide ratio: This slide-bar alters the relationship of the wide to the narrow element widths. Reduction/Gain: This slide-bar alters the proportional thickness of the bars comprising the bar code data.
Direct Technical Support with Every Purchase
Need help getting started, designing a barcode label, or connecting to a network? Setting up a new print station can be overwhelming. That’s why we provide the unique service of complete after-purchase support to our BarTender label software customers.
Our experts can remote connect, walk you through installation, teach you how to use the label design software, and utilize advanced features. We answer any questions you have along the way when it comes to barcode printing software or hardware, and we’re only a phone call away during regular business hours. Try getting that with any other label design software provider! We strive to make barcode label printing easy.
Select Your Edition of BarTender® Label Software
BarTender® is available in four editions, depending on your needs and printing demands.
BarTender® Label Software 2019 Professional Edition
Ideal for departments and small businesses, BarTender® Professional Edition enables you to leverage content from databases, spreadsheets and other files to create and print professional labels, RFID tags and smart cards using our exclusive Intelligent Templates.
Easy, powerful design
Get started quickly, reduce costs and be agile in response to new business requirements and regulations by combining similar designs into one dynamic Intelligent Template.
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Fast, accurate printing
Connect to almost any printer without learning complex printer languages, and eliminate the waste and delays of outsourced label printing.
Comprehensive control
Manage and secure your entire design and printing system, whether in a single location or distributed around the world.
Straightforward integration
Print the latest, most accurate information automatically from your current databases, ERPs and business systems without expensive extra connectors.
Legendary technical support
Get expert assistance when you need it.
Bar Code Entry
If you would like an upgrade for your current BarTender® Software, call us at 1-800-535-6987.
System Requirements
BarTender® it is compatible with nearly any modern PC. View complete system requirements for BarTender.
Supported Operating Systems:
-Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.
-Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 and 2012 R2, 2008 and 2008 R2.
-Includes all 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) editions.
Hard Disk and Memory (minimum):
Bartender Designer (32-bit):
-1 GB RAM
-1 GB storage
Bartender Designer (64-bit):
-2 GB RAM
-1 GB free hard drive space
Automation and Enterprise Editions (32-bit) (Utilizing entire suite of companion apps):
-4 GB RAM
-20 GB free hard drive space (to allow sufficient space for logs)
Automation and Enterprise Editions (64-bit):
-8 GB RAM
-20 GB free hard drive space (to allow sufficient space for logs)
Display Resolution (minimum):
-1024 x 768 or higher
.NET Framework:
The .NET Framework 4.0 is required. The BarTender® installer will automatically install all required .NET Framework components.
Database:
Logging of print jobs and event messages requires either:
-Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express or higher (Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express included with BarTender®) or
-Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or higher (purchased from a database vendor)
Printers Compatible with BarTender®
BarTender® software is extremely printer friendly. Seagull Scientific supports hundreds of hardware brands through their own Windows Seagull® drivers.
Some popular brands of printers supported by BarTender® include:
- 3M
- Avery Dennison
- Brady
- cab
- Citizen
- CognitiveTPG
- Datamax-O’Neil
- Dynamic
- Epson
- Godex
- Honeywell
- IBM
- Intermec
- QuickLabel Systems
- Toshiba
- TSC
- Wasp
- Zebra
And many more. View a complete list of printer brands compatible with BarTender® software. Or request BarTender® here.
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This web page was created to determine which barcode the client may be trying to duplicate, or which type of barcode would best fit an application. The simplest way to identify a barcode type (symbology) is to match the start and stop characters (designated in red) at the beginning and ending of the following barcode examples. Barcode for Beginners Video
| Symbology | Description | Barcode Types | Example of Barcode |
| Code 39 | The Code 39 barcode is the easiest to use of alpha-numeric barcodes and is designed for character self-checking, thus eliminating the requirement for check character calculations. | HIBC LIC LOGMARS MIL-STD-1189B MIL-STD-129 MIL-STD-2073-1C MIL-STD-129N | |
| Code 128 | Character set A allows for uppercase characters, punctuation, numbers and several special functions such as a return or tab. | CANADA POST USPS ISBT 128 USS Code 128 ISS Code 128 | |
| Character set B allows for upper and lower case letters, punctuation, numbers and a few select functions. | |||
| GS1-128 | Character set C interleaves two numbers into each barcode character which makes it a very high-density barcode. The FNC1 function (indicated in blue) designates it as a GS1-128 symbol. The number immediately following the FNC1 is the Application Identifier (AI). | UCC 128 EAN 128 SSCC-18 SCC-14 GTIN (EAN14) | |
| UPCa | The Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode is used in the retail industry. UPC-A consists of 12 numbers. | UPC UCC12 | |
UPCe | UPC-E consists of 12 numbers that are compressed into 8 numbers for small packages. | ||
| EAN13 | The European Article Numbering System (EAN) is a superset of U.P.C. EAN-13 consists of 13 numbers. | ISBN ISSN Bookland JAN | |
| EAN8 | The European Article Numbering System (EAN) is a superset of U.P.C. EAN-8 and consists of 8 digits for small packages. | ||
| Interleaved 2 of 5 | Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) is a numeric-only barcode used for encoding pairs of numbers in a high density barcode format similar to code 128 character set C. | ITF-14 EAN-14 SCC-14 GTIN DUN14 USPS | |
| Codabar | The symbology of the Codabar character set consists of barcode symbols representing characters 0-9, letters A to D and the following symbols: – . $ / +. | Rationalized Codabar USD-4 NW-7 2 of 7 Code | |
| Industrial 2 of 5 | The symbology of the Industrial Code 2 of 5 character set consists of barcode symbols representing the numbers 0-9, the start character and the stop character. | Code 2 of 5 | |
| Code 11 | The symbology of the Code 11 character set consists of barcode symbols representing the numbers 0-9, a dash symbol, the start character and the stop character. | ||
| Code 93 | The symbology of the Code 93 character set consists of barcode symbols representing characters 0-9, A-Z, the space character and the following symbols: /, + , %, – , . , $ . | ||
| GS1 DataBar | GS1 DataBar is capable of encoding up to 20,000,000,000,000 (20 trillion) values. | ||
| DataBar Expanded | GS1 DataBar Expanded is a variable length, expanded version of the DataBar symbology capable of encoding the 14 digit GTIN and additional data. | ||
| DataBar Expanded Stacked | GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Omni-directional has the exact same data characteristics as GS1 DataBar Expanded, except that it may be stacked to decrease width and increase height. | ||
| DataBar Omni-Directional Stacked | GS1 DataBar Stacked Omni-Directional has the exact same data characteristics as GS1 DataBar. This symbol is approved for POS use after 1-1-2010. | ||
| DataBar Truncated | GS1 DataBar Truncated has the exact same data characteristics as the GS1 DataBar barcode, except the bar height is set to the minimum height of 13 times the X dimension. | ||
| GS1 DataBar Limited | GS1 DataBar Limited has the same data characteristics as the GS1 DataBar barcode, except that it may only include values up to 4,000,000,000,000 (4 trillion). | ||
| GS1 DataBar Coupon Code | GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Omni-directional as a coupon. Coupon Code Tutorial | ||
| MSI Plessey | The MSI Plessey barcode was designed in the 1970s by the Plessey Company in England and has been used primarily in libraries and retail applications. | MSI Code Pulse Width Modulated Barcode | |
| POSTNET | The POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding Technique) barcode is a special barcode developed by the US Post Office to encode zip code information. | Zip Zip + 4 DPBC | |
| PLANET | The U.S. Postal Service uses a special barcode called PLANET to track letter-size mail electronically | USPS CONFIRM | |
| USPS IMb | A 4 state height-modulated barcode designed for use in high speed, automated, mail sorting machines that allow both Planet and Postnet barcode information to be combined into a single symbol. | 4-State Customer Barcode 4CB or 4-CB OneCode Solution Barcode USPS4CB | |
| MICR E13B | The MICR E13B font is a special font that is used on bank checks and drafts in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Panama, UK, and a few other countries to print MICR characters for magnetic recognition and optical character recognition systems. | ||
| MICR CMC7 | The MICR CMC-7 font is a special font that is used on bank checks in Mexico, France, Spain and most Spanish speaking countries. | ||
| OCRa OCRb | The OCR-A and OCR-B character sets contain both upper and lower case letters, numbers, and several special characters. The OCR-A font characters were created from ANSI X3.17-1981 specifications and the OCR-B font characters were created from ANSI X3.49-1982 specifications. | OCR-B1 Eurobanking OCR-A1 Eurobanking | |
| PDF417 | The PDF-417 symbology uses Reed Solomon error correction; the printed PDF417 barcode symbol can withstand damage without causing loss of data. | ||
| Data Matrix ECC200 | Data Matrix ECC200 is a very area efficient 2D barcode symbology that uses a unique square module perimeter pattern that helps the barcode scanner determine cell locations. It can encode GS1 data, letters, numbers, text and actual data bytes. This symbol can withstand damage without causing loss of data. | ||
| GS1 DotCode | DotCode is a 2D symbology that adheres to AIM ISS DotCode Rev 4 specification and supports all GS1 Application Identifiers. Dot Code is primarily used for high speed printers where accuracy is not always guaranteed. | ||
| MaxiCode | MaxiCode is a two-dimensional matrix barcode symbology containing hexagon modules in a 1″ square area. MaxiCode is used by UPS (United Parcel Service) on packing slips for sorting and addressing packages. | ||
| Aztec | Aztec is an area efficient 2D barcode symbology that can encode letters, numbers, text and actual bytes of data, including Unicode and extended characters, plus small photos. | ||
| QR-Code | QR-Code is an efficient, two-dimensional (2D) barcode symbology that allows easy encoding of MECARD data including phone numbers and web URLs. This symbol can withstand damage without causing loss of data. |