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September 9, 2026

Simplify label printing workflows: Smarter Intelligent Forms and expanded direct cloud printing

BarTender Cloud Labeling 12.4 simplifies label printing with expanded direct cloud printing for TSC printers and smarter Intelligent Forms. These enhancements help reduce IT dependencies, streamline printer setup, improve operator efficiency, and minimize labeling errors through more responsive, guided workflows.
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August 26, 2026

Strengthen your labeling infrastructure: Enhanced security, compatibility, and Hybrid Labeling

BarTender 12.1 enhances security, compatibility, and Hybrid Labeling with SQL Server 2025 support, improved cloud-to-on-premises synchronization, expanded API capabilities, and streamlined printing workflows.
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August 26, 2026

Deploy item tracking faster: Simplified configuration and expanded integrations

BarTender Track & Trace 12.5 introduces bulk configuration management, expanded GS1 support, configuration history tracking, and dashboard refreshes to help organizations deploy item tracking faster, improve data accuracy, and maintain consistency across sites.
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August 12, 2026

BarTender adds nearly 300 new printer models for optimized printing

Drivers by Seagull™ Version 12.6 adds nearly 300 new printer drivers, expanding BarTender’s industry-leading printer support and delivering optimized printing performance for labeling operations.
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July 21, 2026

Simplify item tracking management: Faster setup, smarter reporting, and streamlined configuration

As organizations move beyond product identification to real-time item tracking, they need a solution that scales across sites without adding operational complexity. Whether expanding to new locations, standardizing configurations, or gaining better visibility, the latest BarTender Track & Trace release simplifies item tracking deployment and management.
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June 17, 2026

BarTender 12.3 expands location management and insights and enhances print-time usability

Building on the launch of integrated labeling and tracking, BarTender 12.3 gives your organization greater visibility and control across your labeling and tracking operations. The latest release for Labeling and Track & Trace introduces new tracking dashboards for managing site locations from a single interface, adds labeling insights for a clearer view of your printing activity, and enhances Intelligent Forms to make print-time data entry more intuitive.
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May 28, 2026

BarTender introduces Virtual Print Queue and expands print history to tighten label printing control

BarTender Cloud’s update introduces a Virtual Print Queue, longer print history retention, and multi‑page Intelligent Forms to streamline high‑volume printing, improve compliance, and simplify complex labeling workflows.
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May 14, 2026

BarTender introduces integrated labeling and tracking to deliver complete visibility instantly

BarTender’s latest release unifies labeling with item-level tracking, automatically registering items as labels are printed. With new Track & Trace APIs that sync to ERP and WMS systems, organizations gain real-time visibility, fewer errors, and stronger supply chain control.
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May 13, 2026

BarTender surpasses 12,000 supported printer drivers including popular Zebra printer models

BarTender’s latest Drivers by Seagull™ update pushes its library past 12,000 supported printers, adding 340+ new drivers including the Zebra ZE511 and ZE521. Version 12.3 boosts performance for high‑volume industrial printing and is available for download now.
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April 3, 2026

BarTender 12.1 extends Intelligent Forms to any device and expands item tracking visibility

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March 4, 2026

Introducing BarTender 12: Label & Track. Your Way.

BarTender 12 introduces Hybrid Labeling and Track & Trace, combining cloud and on-premises capabilities with real-time inventory tracking to improve visibility, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
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March 4, 2026

BarTender 12 adds nearly 400 new printer models for optimized printing

Drivers by Seagull™ Version 12 expands BarTender’s industry-leading printer driver library with nearly 400 new drivers, enhancing compatibility and optimizing printing performance
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