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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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March 4, 2026

BarTender 12 goes beyond the label with a new item & inventory tracking solution

BarTender 12 introduces Track & Trace, an advanced inventory solution using RFID and real-time insights to improve visibility, eliminate manual counts, and streamline supply chain operations
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March 4, 2026

BarTender 12 introduces Hybrid Labeling for greater scalability and real-time collaboration

BarTender 12 introduces Hybrid Labeling, combining cloud and on-premises capabilities to streamline label production, enhance collaboration, and improve printing efficiency with new cloud-native integrations.
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December 19, 2025

BarTender enhances RFID encoding, data mapping flexibility, and software compatibility

BarTender Version 11.11 enhances usability with improved data source mapping, simplified RFID encoding aligned with GS1 standards, and upgraded .NET 4.8 compatibility for greater security, reliability, and integration flexibility
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December 11, 2025

BarTender reduces complexity for faster, more protected printing

BarTender Cloud introduces early BarTender 12 features, faster Zebra and Dynamics 365 printing, enhanced security, and improved usability for modern labeling workflows.
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