Technical Specs & Compatibility
OPERATING SYSTEM
  • Windows 10, 8.1, and 8 with the latest Windows updates installed.
  • Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012, 2012 R2.
  • Includes all 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) editions.
  • An active internet connection may be required if Windows updates are required.
HARD DISK AND MEMORY (MINIMUM)
Below are the minimum system requirements to install and run BarTender. Please ensure your desired installation system meets or exceeds the specifications below. Recommended system specifications will vary based on the specific details of each project.
Complete BarTender Suite utilization (32-bit)
  • Memory:  4 GB RAM
  • Hard drive:  20 GB (to allow sufficient space for logs)
Complete BarTender Suite utilization (64-bit)
  • Memory:  8 GB RAM
  • Hard drive:  20 GB (to allow sufficient space for logs)
Designer-only usage (32-bit)
  • Memory:  1 GB RAM
  • Hard drive:  20 GB (to allow sufficient space for logs)
Designer-only usage (64-bit)
  • Memory:  2 GB RAM
  • Hard drive:  20 GB (to allow sufficient space for logs)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION
  • 1024 x 768 (Minimum)
  • 1920 x 1080 or better (Recommended)
.NET FRAMEWORK
  • The .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.5.2 or newer is required.
  • The BarTender installer will automatically install all required .NET Framework components.  An active internet connection may be required to update .NET framework.
DATABASE
  • BarTender System Database, Librarian, History Explorer, and Reprint Console require Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or higher (Express or Full edition).
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP3 Express is included with the BarTender suite.

Language support

International editions can switch the user interface on demand between 21 languages: Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese (European & Brazilian), Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai and Turkish.

Barcode support

BarTender includes over 400 preformatted, ready-to-use barcode components based on 105 barcode symbologies and more than a dozen barcode standards. It also includes a large number of sample compliance label designs.