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BarTender from Seagull Scientific

BarTender Label, RFID, Card Printing & Barcode Software

BarTender barcode software is the world’s leading design and print software for labels, barcodes, cards and RFID tags. Running stand-alone or integrated with just about any other program, BarTender is the perfect solution for almost any on-demand printing or marking application, including: label printing, print and apply, direct marking on parts and packaging, encoding smart cards, sign production, and much more. Powerful companion applications even manage system security, network print functions, document publishing, print job logging, and more. With four editions delivering a remarkable range of features, there’s a BarTender to satisfy every need and budget.

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BarTender is available in four editions that address a wide range of features and user requirements.


Printer-Based Licensing Editions

Both Automation editions allow unlimited network users. Licensing is based on the number of printers to be used by BarTender on the network.

Enterprise Automation

Our most powerful edition, with advanced server functions for centralized printing and administration. Our most advanced integration features. Supports RFID and all card printing and smart card encoding functions. Includes all 8 companion applications, including Librarian and our most advanced version of Security Center. Printer Maestro includes tracking of printer supply usage.

Automation

BarTender’s most powerful label design features, plus our standard integration features for automated control by other software. Supports RFID. All card printing functions, but only encodes magnetic stripes. No enhanced server functions. Does not include Librarian or our most advanced Security Center features. Printer Maestro manages network printers visible to the local PC only and does not track printer supplies. Job logging, History Explorer, and Reprint support local database only


PC-Based Licensing Editions

The Professional and Basic editions are licensed based on the number of PCs on which BarTender is installed.

Professional

All the design features of Automation and most of the data access, but no automation from other software. Supports RFID. All card printing functions, but only encodes magnetic stripes. Includes the Print Station and Batch Maker companion applications.

Basic

BarTender’s most important design features, but no database access and no automation. Most card printing functions, but only encodes magnetic stripes. Print Station is the only included companion application.


System Requirements and Compatibility

Supported Operating Systems:

The latest release of BarTender supports:
Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, Server 2008 and 2008 R2, Server 2003 (SP1 and higher)
Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP (SP3 and higher)
Includes all 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) editions.

Hard Disk:

  • Minimum 400 MB free space required for English-only version of BarTender.
  • Up to 1.1 GB free space required for full, multilingual BarTender Application Suite.
  • Additional free disk space required to enable optional logging of print jobs and event messages to a database.

CPU: 1 GHz or higher

Memory: 512 MB or higher

Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher recommended

.NET Framework:

The .NET Framework 3.0 (SP2) is required. The BarTender installer will automatically install all required .NET Framework components. The 32-bit versions of the required .NET components are included on the CD. For older 64-bit operating systems (XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 pre-R2), the installer requires a live internet connection to download the required .NET components. Newer 64-bit operating systems (Vista, Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Server 2012, and Windows 8) all ship with the required components.

Optional Database:

Logging of print jobs and event messages requires either Microsoft SQL 2005 Express (included with BarTender) or Microsoft SQL 2005 (or higher) Server (purchased from a database vendor).

Web Browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer v6 or higher required for History Explorer and BarTender help system.

Software Solutions

Our premier partnerships and product certifications with manufacturers enable us to offer a variety of software solutions for your specific needs.

  • Data Collection

    Data collection software allows organizations to track assets, manage warehouse inventory, automate processes, and more.

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    Inventory Management

    Keep tabs on inbound and outbound inventory as well as the movement of goods throughout your facility. We have software that simplifies inventory management for barcode and RFID systems.

  • Technology deployment services
    Mobile Device Management

    Mobile Device Management (MDM) software enables IT staff to access devices for remote repairs, troubleshooting, or scheduled maintenance and software deployment.

  • Asset Management

    Obtain real-time tracking data on the critical inventory, assets, and personnel that make up your enterprise. Track and monitor locations, and automate processes to improve productivity and efficiency. 

  • Barcode Label Design Software

    The right barcode label and format is the building block for all of your data collection processes. Design labels to your exact specifications and create well-designed and professionally printed labels!

  • Voice Automation

    Voice Automation technology enables you to automate, reduce errors, and increase worker productivity with voice-directed and voice-assisted workflows.

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    Workforce Communication

    Workforce communications software enables workers to better collaborate and perform critical tasks through text, voice, group messaging. push-to-talk and other device functionality.

  • Warehouse Management

    A WMS provides critical real-time information into inventory management, order fulfillment, and other critical supply chain operations. This lowers costs and boosts operating efficiency in your warehouse.

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Our Services

Our in-house professional services group is here to support you every step of the way. From project design, implementation, deployment, and training to depot repair, help desk, and on-site services.

Discovery and Design

Discovery and design services ensure that your technology investment will produce the results you need to achieve positive business outcomes.

Deployment

Deployment services accelerate your technology implementation, helping you get up and running faster with device installation, configuration, and training.

Repair & Support

Offering comprehensive maintenance solutions tailored to meet your needs, our Service Care programs range from time and material to service contracts, on-site service and depot repairs.

Wireless Networking

RMS Omega provides a broad range of wireless networking services to offer a complete solution that supports your business operations.

Managed IT Services

With device management services, our support team can perform remote centralized IT administration over your mobile computers, printers, and more.