A proper barcode label helps you and your clients ensure compliance standards are met within industry standards while managing and tracking inventory from beginning to end.

Zebra Technologies and Imprint Enterprises are here to help you understand the 7 ways Zebra Certified Supplies can help you achieve your business goals, no matter your industry.

1 – Zebra Certified Supplies Stick to Surfaces

Not all labels are equal in quality. Zebra guarantees the staying power of their labels, so labels don’t slide or peel during handling. Need something that can be easily removed? Zebra has that option too.

2 – Zebra Certified Supplies Averts Pricey Damage

3 – Zebra Certified Supplies Lowers Expenses

Zebra labels are designed to eliminate extra carrying costs, waste, and manual workarounds. You can order labels as you need them or set an automated restock before you run out.

4 – Zebra Certified Supplies Won’t Jam

Zebra supplies go through rigorous testing for consistent quality. The label rolls don’t squeeze out adhesive while printing, which can cause your printer to jam. This testing averts costly printing disruptions in your workplace.

5 – Zebra Certified Supplies Remain Legible

The core function of a barcode label is to provide information on what a product is and where it goes. Zebra labels won’t fade, and the barcodes won’t rub off.

6 – Zebra Certified Supplies Work in Tough Environments

Zebra labels are tested in the harshest conditions, using specialized equipment to rate durability to outdoor elements, abrasion, harsh chemicals, and extreme temperatures. These labels can handle heat, cold, dust, and dampness.

7 – Zebra Certified Supplies Prevents Interruptions

Consistent materials mean not having to stop and adjust your printer settings for different label sensitivity. Productivity can increase with up to 40 hours per week saved in worker time, and printing time can be reduced by up to 15%.

The Quality You Want from the Experts You Need

Zebra Technologies is an expert in the barcoding technology field with their rigorous testing of their own products and is one of the largest converters of barcode labels in the USA. Customers who have switched from overengineered and underperforming labels to Zebra Certified Supplies have seen up to $800,000 in savings per year with 68% greater printing output.

A Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra, Imprint Enterprises has the specialists to help you determine what your business needs to step forward, while considering future possibilities. At Imprint, it is about the relationship, not the sale.

Whichever barcode design your company needs, it’s always best to consult with an expert that can help answer any questions you have on the use of the different barcode labels.

Download the Media & Supplies Catalog and Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s barcode labeling solutions that are best for you.

BarTender® 2022 is an extension of the existing BarTender® code base and has been fully tested and supported. The newest feature and performance updates improve security and the Enterprise Edition database support, and updates barcode support for RFID and GS1 Version 21 and 22 specifications.

BarTender® Cloud and Mobile App

BarTender® Cloud, one of the newest technological advancements from Seagull Scientific, provides barcode labeling capabilities without the ties of maintaining a hardware and software infrastructure. For businesses that do not require their own special design of barcode labels, the Cloud has over 140 predesigned label templates to choose from.

BarTender® has released updates to their Mobile App capabilities, expanding the program to run on Apple devices. Devices must be running on Android 11 or later or operating on iOS. The Mobile App is ideal for warehouse and logistics, field service, and retail. Printing barcode labels can be completed at the source of the work, reducing steps in label printing. The driverless printing provides greater flexibility.

Print Portal

Print Station

The redesigned Print Station has the same responsive modern user interface as the Print Portal with greater streamlined functionality. Print Station can be run from any computer that has BarTender® installed, accessing root files on any local or network directory. Security has been enhanced with additional security settings in the Administrative Setup page.

Looking for files is easier with enhanced file searching, grouping, and sorting. Folder customization can set different colors for individual folders for a personalized experience. Custom corporate branding can is now supported, replacing the default Print Station branding with your company’s branding.

Print Station now supports a standalone kiosk mode using Microsoft Windows 10 Kiosk Mode. The Enterprise Edition has been integrated with Librarian to provide a content management system for documents, including a revision history. Librarian also has workflows to easily manage a document’s status from start to finish.

Expanded Database Options and REST API Improvements

Easily find and access data stored in SAP HANA® databases, supporting connections to SAP HANA 2.0 SPS 03 and later versions. A database connection configuration can be used to apply a custom configuration to new or existing database connections. Database Setup performance has been improved with a more responsive interface.

BarTender® 2022 has a newly expanded REST API for automating systems on a non-Windows platform or across a network, a standard for all BarTender® products for a unified platform. BarTender® 2022 also now supports HTTPS for BarTender® REST API and the Print Portal REST API.

BarTender® 2022 is a Globally Trusted Barcode Software

Why wouldn’t you want to increase productivity and speed efficiency by doing more in less time? The enhanced regulatory and compliance labeling programing can help reduce fees while also minimizing legal exposure.

BarTender® 2022 can meet any organization’s needs with multiple edition options to choose from: Cloud, Professional, Automation, or Enterprise. Get the label generating software that will enable you to create any type of label on-demand, across any location. And with the new BarTender® Cloud edition, creating and printing barcode labels is fast, secure, and efficient without being tied to a software or hardware system.

Enhance your BarTender® experience with the upgraded Print Portal, Print Station, and the mobile app. Explore your options with the new BarTender® Cloud deployment and expanded features in other Editions. Customize your user experience with greater options while making your barcode labels more efficiently.

Contact Imprint today to get you on your way to a more effective and efficient labeling software system.

BarTender® 2022 can create and print more commercial-quality label designs with increased quality assurance measures through Administration controls. These measures can accelerate label design and production. 

With ecommerce only expected to rise to about $5.4 trillion in 2026, why wouldn’t you want a trusted barcode labeling software system?

Improved Label Designs

Create simple and straightforward label designs with a WYSIWYG editor without having to mess with complicated coding or X/Y coordinate adjustments. By using templates, you can save on the time it takes to manually enter all the information and replace thousands of printer code files with just one file.

BarTender® 2022 still has the wide range of data sources to add more content to your template objects and images, including the Color Picker. A database connection configuration file can also be used to apply a custom configuration to a new or existing database connection.

BarTender® Cloud increases label accuracy and catches errors before they happen. The streamlined label design process reduces the need for complex IT processes by using the label template library or uploading your own labels.

Printing Options

This secure central barcode label manageability system also has a licensing server redundancy solution that provides automatic failover to maintain a seamless print production even when one of the servers goes down.

BarTender® 2022 can be easily integrated into any current labeling system or upgraded from any previous version of BarTender®, and BarTender® Cloud requires updating to BarTender® 2022. A smooth integration improves productivity and minimizes downtime.

Meeting Compliance Minimizes Chargebacks and Fines

You and your customers may have specific barcode label standards that must be adhered to for multiple reasons. From manufacturing, through supply chains, to business and/or consumer, BarTender® 2022 barcode labeling software can meet virtually any compliance labeling requirement:

• • • Medical devices meet UDI compliance labeling
    • Pharmaceutical and Healthcare meet global serialization regulations
    • Automotive meets AIAG requirements for traceability
    • ANSI and ISO requirements are met for grading

Whether it is a simple traceability requirement or a complex regulatory compliance code, this labeling software has flexible serialization to create the unique serial identifiers your organization needs to keep track of everything. And the information is saved directly into a BarTender® document, BarTender® Global Data Field, or into your own SQL-based database.

Unique Device Identifier (UDI)

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires using a unique device identifier (UDI) on barcode labels in food, beverage, and medical fields. These labels must be readable by man and machine (scanners). If the labels are not done to specific standards, your company is liable for more than just fines and chargebacks. Private label distributors are susceptible to the possibility of a legal exposure.

 All labels must be readable in plain text, as well as machine readable with scanning using AIDC (automatic identification and data capture) technology. With barcode labels having to comply with ISO/IEC 15415 or ISO/IEC 15416, it is important to get a barcode labeling software system that can meet these requirements from the start.

Global Serialization for Pharmaceuticals 

The United States, European Union, China, and Brazil have specific serialization requirements, with more countries joining to include this requirement. Examples of the requirements include DSCSA, FMD, and 21 CFT Part 11. BarTender® supports pharmaceutical companies with built-in compliance standards.

The easy to learn platform can add accurate data with a simple drag and drop method. The standards are built into BarTender®, including GS1’s linear and Data Matrix pharma barcodes and traditional linear, two-track, 2D and color Pharmacodes.

Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)

The AIAG created standard industries to improve efficiency and accuracy. A single alphanumeric symbology, called Code 39, was established in 1984. This symbology included information like part numbers, purchase order numbers, quantity, and other data identifiers.

Proper barcode labeling tracks automotive parts from manufacturing, through distribution, to the end user. This can impact automotive safety and tracking for accountability during recalls. One wrong digit misprint can have a huge financial impact on everyone involved in the chain. 

BarTender® eases that by having the compliance requirements built into the software.

BarTender® 2022 is a Globally Trusted Barcode Software

Why wouldn’t you want to increase productivity and speed efficiency by doing more in less time? The enhanced regulatory and compliance labeling programing can help reduce fees while also minimizing legal exposure.

BarTender® 2022 can meet any organization’s needs with multiple edition options to choose from: Cloud, Professional, Automation, or Enterprise. Get the label generating software that will enable you to create any type of label on-demand, across any location. And with the new BarTender® Cloud edition, creating and printing barcode labels is fast, secure, and efficient without being tied to a software or hardware system.

Contact Imprint today to get you on your way to a more effective and efficient labeling software system.

Create any barcode label you need from any network printer. BarTender® 2021 can help any organization on a local or global scale to better manage their labeling lifecycle, increase label quality, integrate with existing business systems, and improve reliability, traceability, and compliance. 

With this integrated and network-connected software program, labels can be printed anywhere anytime, by anyone.

Improve the Lifecycle of Labels

With BarTender® 2021, organizations can create and print more commercial-quality designs that also adhere to any and all brand, industry, and regulatory guidelines your organization might have. This enhances quality assurance and accelerates label production. Review and approve workflows and printing from any web browser on any device, anytime, anywhere, without risking security.

BarTender® 2021 can be easily integrated into any current labeling system or upgraded from any previous version of BarTender®. This smooth integration improves productivity and minimizes downtime

Compliance Labeling for Any Industry

Whether it is a simple traceability requirement or a complex regulatory compliance code, this labeling software has flexible serialization to create the unique serial identifiers your organization needs to keep track of everything. And the information is saved directly into a BarTender® document, BarTender® Global Data Field, or into your own SQL-based database.

BarTender® Editions to Best Suite Your Business Needs

No matter how large or small your organization is, BarTender® has an edition that will best suit your needs. The three best options to choose from include the Professional Edition, Automation Edition, and Enterprise Edition.

The Professional Edition can print from spreadsheets and databases and create forms for entering manual data faster. The Automation Edition combines forms, actions, and system integrations to build a powerful automated printing solution. The Enterprise Edition lets you manage, secure, and control your entire enterprise labeling system from one location or across multiple continents.

What you need all depends on what you are doing and if you are in one location or spread across multiple continents (among other factors). If your organization expands, you can easily update or upgrade your BarTender® system without any hidden costs or complexity of add-on products.

Updated Features for BarTender^® 2021

With the rise of omnichannel shopping and on-demand requests, it is important for businesses to keep up to date. BarTender® 2021 was developed based on technological advances and industry standards to help you keep up with these demands while maintaining top security and reliability.

From label design to security and management, BarTender® 2021 has updated several features for your benefit, satisfaction, and ease of use. Create and print more commercial-quality label designs. Increase label workflow and production with enhanced quality assurance and stronger Librarian document management integrations.

Data connectors have been expanded with more online spreadsheet options and templates to choose from. System automations for new and existing markets have been expanded with multiple imaging options. Even printing has been improved with Print Portal and Digital Die cutting.

Whether updating your current BarTender® system or upgrading your current system to integrate BarTender® 2021, it is imperative to make sure that you have the system requirements in place. Most organizations that already utilize a barcode labeling software program will have the minimal requirements met.

If there are any questions about having the right system requirements, it is always best to contact a professional. Your company needs will vary based on the specific details of each installation.

BarTender® 2021 is a Globally Trusted Barcode Software

Why wouldn’t you want to increase productivity and speed efficiency by doing more in less time? The enhanced regulatory and compliance labeling can reduce fees while also minimizing legal exposure.

BarTender^® 2021 can meet any organization’s needs with multiple edition options to choose from: Professional, Automation, or Enterprise. 

Get the label generating software that will enable you to create any type of label on-demand, across any location.

Contact Imprint today to get you on your way to a more effective and efficient labeling software system.

For more information, visit www.imprint-e.com  or contact us at (855)745-4464 or drop us an email at customer_service@imprint-e.com.

Improving food safety along the supply chain could help bring healthcare spending on foodborne illnesses under control.

Below are a few statistics that highlight the need to improve food safety and meet customer standards.

• 70 percent of consumers say that the way food is manufactured, prepared, and handled is of high importance to them.
• 69 percent of decision makers say that the industry is prepared to manage food traceability and transparency but only 35 percent of consumers agree.
• 93 percent of decision makers are planning to make increases to their investment in food monitoring technology.
• 41 percent of decision makers say that RFID tags improve food traceability more than any other technology, yet only 31 percent currently use them. Emerging technologies such as temperature-sensitive labels and blockchain could also likely have an impact on food safety within the supply chain.

Zebra technologies develop products that help companies keep food safe for consumers throughout all locations along the supply chain.

Food Safety Automation Through Touch Screens and Tablets

Improper handling of food can put both employees and customers at risk for potentially serious foodborne illness. Poor protocols can increase liability and undermine your company’s reputation and bottom line. Traditionally, paper logs are used to record temperature data to monitor food safety along the supply chain.

The supply chain is larger and busier than ever before. Safety is paramount and the delays associated with paper and pencil could be catastrophic for the entire supply chain. It could drastically slow recording down, and it doesn’t provide any type of continuous monitoring.
Technology such as touch screens and tablets can help to better bolster food safety.

Disney CHEFS and Zebra

Disney CHEFS is a mobile application developed by Disney that automates food safety expertise gained through operating their amusement parks. They are increasing third-party licensing for this program, opening it up for use in warehouses, grocery stores, and other stops along the supply chain. This application paired with Zebra hardware are prime examples of how to use technology to keep employees and consumers safe.

Download our Infographic to Closing the Trust Gap: Technology and the Food Supply Chain

Follow HACCP Procedures for Stricter Compliance

Technology Speeds Up The Temperature Monitoring Process

When businesses logging food safety issues on paper logs discover potential safety issues, it may come with potentially dangerous or costly delays. It’s not a system that lends itself to immediate action. Bluetooth sensors allow for speedy, continuous monitoring with a dependable data set.

Health Department Compliance

When companies fail to comply with health department standards it can lead to further complications. Errors in temperature control, or lack of training for new employees can lead to costly mistakes and additional food safety risk. The use of current technology can make it easier for your team to maintain consistent, accurate readings.

The Use of TC51 and TC70 Computers or the ET50 Tablet from Zebra

The Zebra TC51 and TC70 computers, or the ET50 tablet from Zebra serve as a way to utilize the latest digital technologies to improve your company’s food safety regulations. Integrated food safety software can help your company remain in compliance with all food safety regulations in an effort to keep employees and customers safe.

The Use of Rugged Tablets

Durable touch screen computers and handheld tablets can help add technology to the food safety process as well. The IP65 and IP67 tablets are standardized to MIL-STD 810G standards. They can handle the drips, spills, and splashes that can occur while handling food products in the supply chain.

Enhanced Temperature Control

Strict temperature controls are one of the most significant measures for food safety. Zebra computers, tablets, and temperature control sensors can collect and analyze data in your cold storage areas making sure that your protocols are closely monitored.

Remote Temperature Probes

Zebra tablets and computers work with sanitized Bluetooth and Wi-Fi thermometers designed to ensure proper temperatures during food preparation. The protocols to follow when temperatures are not within guidelines are also readily available. Real time and historical reports can also easily be accessed within the system.

Accessible Data

With the Disney CHEFS program on Zebra computers and tablets, all food safety data is automatically recorded onto the device and becomes immediately accessible. It becomes easy to access critical data within the system and keep employees and customers safe. It’s also not susceptible to human error in the same way that paper logs would be.

Food and Beverage Distribution Labels

Zebra also offers printing and labeling options designed to meet the unique temperature conditions within your warehouse. This allows for better transparency and stronger food safety adherence. We have labels suited to freezers, humid warehouse conditions, or dry storage applications.

Our labels are known for:

• Reliable scannability
• Durable adhesiveness
• Maximum printer uptime

Using Better Technology to Create a Stronger Adherence to Food Safety

Technology can help you to educate your employees and consumers on the importance of food safety within the supply chain. Simple prompts for when to take and record food temperatures, or when to wash your hands can help minimize training and let your employees know what is expected of them. The opportunity is also there to educate consumers about the steps that you take to ensure that their food is kept under the safest standards while in your care.

The combination of Zebra hardware with applications like Disney CHEFS allow for continual measurements, and easy access to data, drastically improving food safety and keeping employees and customers safe from foodborne illness.

Download the 10-page Food Safety Supply Chain Vision Study “Technology and the Food Supply Chain –
The path toward better food safety through traceability and improved consumer confidence”

Download “Food and Beverage Distribution Labels: Specialized labels for your environment”

Download the application brief – “Automating Food Safety Assurance with Zebra Touch Screen Computers and Tablets
REAL-TIME WIRELESS FOOD SAFETY TECHNOLOGY”

For more information, visit www.imprint-e.com  or contact us at (855)745-4464 or drop us an email at customer_service@imprint-e.com.