Printing with BarTender from SAP^®

Simple. Flexible. Professional.

Here we show you the possibilities for integrating BarTender with SAP ^®

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With BarTender, labels can be printed directly from SAP. There are two ways to do this:

BarTender Automation – quickly reach your goal

Ready to go with Integration Builder & Process Builder
Flexible triggers: files (CSV, XML, IDOC), e-mails, tables, TCP/IP events
Ideal for companies with few templates and simple data requirements

BarTender REST API – modern & future-proof

Direct, system-independent connection
Supports all common programming languages
Perfect for companies looking for a scalable solution

Process comparison of BarTender – SAP integration with and without OPAL Label Management.

But here lies the challenge …

As powerful as automation and REST API are, they don’t care about how your label data is merged and controlled in SAP.
This means for you:

You have to develop your own SAP programs to prepare data.
Every new process or layout increases the development and maintenance effort.
Without centralized control, the result is a patchwork of solutions that is difficult to maintain.

In short: With BarTender alone, you lack the bridge between SAP and professional, centralized label management.

OPAL label management – the decisive added value

With OPAL Label Management, you can bring your label management directly to SAP. We not only supply the interface, but also a complete system for central control and maximum efficiency.

Everything in SAP – layouts, printers and variables managed centrally

Simple processes – defined field catalogs, layouts and conditions reduce programming effort

Full transparency – audit trails, print logs, preview & approval workflows included

Secure & scalable – role and authorization concepts, web print and much more

Your advantage with OPAL & BarTender

Use the strengths of BarTender: design program, versioning, legendary printer drivers

Benefit from full SAP integration with OPAL

Rely on a professional, centralized and future-proof label management system

OPAL turns label printing into a competitive advantage.

Would you like to learn more about printing with BarTender from SAP?

Book a personal live demo with our experts. We will show you how the integration of BarTender works in detail.

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Questions & Answers

Yes, BarTender offers various integration paths such as automation or REST API. With OPAL Labelmanagement, the SAP side is fully covered.

Data is collected in SAP and output via BarTender. OPAL Label Management ensures central control, transparent processes and minimal in-house development.

Central management in SAP – layouts, printers and variables are fully integrated and can be controlled in one place.
Role and authorization concepts – flexible assignment of printing rights and access control.
Audit Trails & Compliance – seamless tracking of all printing processes for QA and legal requirements.
Print logs & monitoring – transparency at all times as to which user has printed which label and when.
Print preview & simulation – avoidance of misprints and reduction of material costs.
Approval workflows – ensuring that only checked and approved labels are in circulation.
Web print & mobility – label printing also via browser or mobile devices.
Standardized interface to BarTender – future-proof through the use of proven technologies.
Minimized programming effort – predefined logics and field catalogs reduce in-house developments to a minimum.
Faster time-to-market – immediately ready for use and scalable, without lengthy development cycles.
Investment security – continuous further development through OPAL and long-term support strategy.
Professional support – direct contact instead of tying up internal resources.

Printing with BarTender from SAP®