operating system

  • Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and Vista.
  • Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, Server 2008 and 2008 R2.
  • Includes all 32-bit and 64-bit (x64) editions.

Hard disk and memory (minimum)

  • Basic and Professional editions (32-bit)
    • 1 GB of RAM
    • 2 GB free hard disk space
  • Basic and Professional editions (64-bit)
    • 2 GB RAM
    • 3 GB of free hard disk space
  • Automation and Enterprise Automation Editions (32-bit)
    • 4 GB RAM
    • 20 GB free hard disk space (to have enough space for logs)
  • Automation and Enterprise Automation Editions (64-bit)
    • 8 GB RAM
    • 20 GB free hard disk space (to have enough space for logs)

Screen resolution (recommended)

1024 x 768 or larger

.NET Framework

.NET Framework 4.0 is required. The BarTender installer automatically installs all required .NET Framework components.

optional database

Both are required to log print jobs and event notifications

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express (included with BarTender) or
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or later (purchased from vendor database)