BarTender is a powerful and versatile software for designing and printing labels, barcodes, cards, and RFID tags. Whether you need to print product labels, asset tags, shipping labels, or compliance labels, BarTender can help you create and automate your printing processes.
But did you know that you can try BarTender for free? BarTender offers a free edition that allows you to create and print any type of professional label. You can also test out some of the advanced features from the Professional, Automation, and Enterprise editions to see how BarTender can meet your specific needs.
In this article, we will show you how to get started with BarTender barcode software free edition and what you can do with it.
To download BarTender barcode software free edition, you need to sign up for a BarTender Customer Portal account. You can do this by visiting [this link] and filling out the form with your name, email address, company name, and country. You will also need to agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy.
Once you have created your account, you will receive an email with a link to activate it. After activating your account, you can log in to the portal and access the download page. There, you will see a list of BarTender editions and versions. Select the Free edition and the version that matches your operating system (Windows 10, 8.1, 8, or 7).
Click on the download button and save the file to your computer. Then, run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen. You will need to enter your name, company name, and email address again. You will also need to accept the license agreement and choose a destination folder for the installation.
The installation process may take a few minutes. When it is done, you can launch BarTender from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut.
When you open BarTender for the first time, you will see a welcome screen that gives you three options: Create a new document, Open an existing document, or Use a template. You can choose any of these options depending on your preference.
If you want to create a new document from scratch, click on the Create button. This will open a new window where you can select the type of document you want to create: Label, Card, or RFID. You can also choose the size and orientation of your document.
Next, you will see the design view where you can add objects to your document. Objects are elements that contain data or graphics, such as text, barcodes, images, shapes, etc. You can add objects by clicking on the toolbar icons or by dragging them from the toolbox on the left side of the screen.
To edit an object, simply click on it and use the properties panel on the right side of the screen. There, you can change various settings such as font, color, alignment, data source, barcode type, etc. You can also use the mouse to resize, move, rotate, or align objects on your document.
To print your document, click on the Print button on the toolbar or press Ctrl+P. This will open a print preview window where you can see how your document will look like on paper. You can also adjust some print settings such as printer name, number of copies, page range, etc.
When you are ready to print, click on the Print button at the bottom of the window. Your document will be sent to your printer and printed out.
BarTender barcode software free edition allows you to try out some of the advanced features from the other editions of BarTender. These features include:
To use these features, you need to open a document that has them enabled. You can either open an existing document that you have created or downloaded, or use one of the sample documents that come with BarTender. You can find the sample documents in the File menu under Open > Sample Documents.
When you open a document that has advanced features, you will see a message that tells you that some features are not available in the free edition and that you need to upgrade to use them fully. However, you can still preview and print the document with the features enabled. You can also modify the document to some extent, but you cannot save the changes.
If you want to upgrade to a higher edition of BarTender, you can do so by visiting [this link] and choosing the edition that suits your needs. You can also request a free 30-day trial of any edition by filling out a form on the same page.
BarTender barcode software free edition is a great way to get started with label design and printing. It allows you to create and print any type of professional label and try out some of the advanced features from the other editions of BarTender. You can also upgrade to a higher edition if you need more functionality and support.
If you want to learn more about BarTender barcode software free edition, you can visit [this link] or contact us at [this link]. We are happy to help you with any questions or inquiries.