If you are planning to print your own bar codes rather than purchase pre-printed, then you are going to require the right kind of software to achieve the task professionally.
There is a variety of bar code printing software solutions available. Some printers will come with existing software however if you are looking for flexible and professional solutions, TIG International can provide any of the following software to you (contact us at sales@tigint.com for more detailed product information):
On this page you will find bar code printing software products, including BarTender, BarOne, AnyLabel, and LabelShop.
BarTender International
Available in Basic, Professional and
Enterprise Editions (Enterprise edition supports SAP R/3).
Supports hundreds of
printers and over twenty bar code symbologies, five 2D bar code
symbologies and is a versatile and popular bar code printing solution.
A huge number of features are available including password protection, OBDC and text file support, and international languages.
BarOne
A number of versions are available however is also specifically designed for SAP R/3 and Zebra branded printers.
The powerful BAR-ONE family of labelling software is extremely easy to use. BAR-ONE is available in multiple versions to support single-user or network environments with a wide range of design and print control needs. All versions feature a "What-You-See-is-What-You-Get" (WYSIWYG) design tool that makes it easy for nonprogrammers to create and modify label formats.
Other features include: the ability to import data from Microsoft Access and other ODBC databases, support for multiple operating systems (including Windows, IBM midrange, Linux, NC UNIX, SCO UNIX, and Sun Solaris), multiple language support, security and print management features, and compatibility with a wide range of Zebra printers.
AnyLabel Software
When designing labels, you may use one
of over 1700 predefined label formats, or define your own.
AnyLabel gives you the
power to quickly create professional quality labels with ease.
AnyLabel has Graphic Image Support, supports over 20 different bar code symbologies including Code 39, 128, 93, 11, UPC, EAN, Bookland EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, MSI/Plessey, Codabar, Postnet and FIM.
LabelShop Label Printing Software
This is an example of bar code printing software included with the purchase of an Intermec EasyCoder C4 printer and offers two versions - Lite (Ultra) and Pro.
The software is also available as a stand alone product and supports print data from the following printers: Intermec EasyCoder Series, Zebra Printers, Eltron Brand, Datamax-O’Neil, TEC, Sato and others.
Features include ODBC support, TrueType Font Support, Graphic Flexibility, Colour support and a professional version for network support and multiple printer support.
Supports bar codes: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Standard 2 of 5, EAN 8/13, UCC/EAN 128, Codabar, UPC, DUN 14/16, Interleaved 2 of 5, Plessy, Postnet, PDF 417, Maxicode, Datamatrix, Codablock A/F, QR Code, Micro PDF, RSS and Composite.