As our technology evolves, our latest BarTender editions increase in capabilities and capacities to do more than what was possible before. In addition to new features and functionalities, the latest release of BarTender continues to be even easier to use helping reduce training time and making your print operations more efficient. If you are not running the latest version of BarTender, learn more below to see how you can get updated today.

BarTender Version	Release Date	EOS (End of Support)	Status
BarTender 2022	April 26, 2022	April 30, 2028	Supported
BarTender 2021	November 2, 2020	November 30, 2026	Supported
BarTender 2019	April 8, 2019	April 30, 2025	Supported
BarTender 2016	Nov 11, 2015	April 30, 2023*	Unsupported
BarTender 10 and earlier	March 1, 2012	March 1, 2018	Unsupported

*To help Enterprise and Automation Edition customers update, an extended support extension is available for BarTender 2016 for a limited time. Contact our Renewals Team for more details.

Starting with BarTender 2019, we’ve simplified the EOS cycle and made it 6 years of guaranteed support starting with the release date of that version. The only assistance that will be offered for unsupported BarTender versions are activation related issues (only for BarTender licenses with a product key code)

How to Update

Step 1

Have an active Maintenance and Support Agreement (MSA)

Not sure if you have an active MSA? Our team is happy to assist.

Contact us about your MSA

Step 2

Download BarTender 2022 from your Portal account

Need help updating BarTender? Our Professional Services team can help ensure a successful migration.

**WARNING**: installing BarTender 2022 while not on an active MSA plan may overwrite your existing label template data.

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New and Updated BarTender 2022 Features:

Robust Label Printing

Updated WYSIWYG label editor with updated barcode standards support including GS1 V22

Remote Printing

New easier to use Print Portal and Print Station for easy remote printing

REST API Integrations

Integrate ERP, WMS, MES, and business systems with BarTender

Complete Workflow Management

Centralize label template management and control label approval workflows

Connect Dynamic Data

Expanded database support including Excel Online, Google Sheets, and Azure SQL

Flexible Printer Licensing

Add any number of printers you need for all your locations

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Unsure how to get started with your update?

Get answers on how you can easily update to BarTender 2022 and learn about new features such as flexible printer licensing, the new REST API, and how to extend your printing to any location (including outside suppliers).

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