When the label has to be not only beautiful, but also correct – with the right bar/2D codes, expiry date, batch – it’s not a Word template that wins the day, it’s specialised sticker layout and printing software. It shortens the path from data to print, eliminates human error and allows you to work fast even at high production speeds. “Vygeja implements the market-renowned NiceLabel and BarTender systems, which are suitable for both simple sticker layout and the automation of the entire labelling process.
NiceLabel is handy when you want to quickly create a professional sticker, print barcodes/2D codes and connect to data sources (e.g. Excel or other DBs). Licences can be simple (e.g. Designer Express/Pro) and the system is expandable to a central Label Management System (LMS) on demand, so that all labels, entitlements and processes are managed in one place. A very wide range of printers is normally supported, so there is rarely a need to change hardware.
BarTender is a versatile platform that prints RFID and cards in addition to stickers and has multiple editions (from Professional to Enterprise), making it easy to adapt to the size of your business and IT requirements. If you are planning growth, more complex integrations or mixed cases (stickers + cards/RFID), BarTender offers plenty of room for expansion.
The best programme is the one where the operator does not make mistakes: clear layout fields, input forms, automatic date/batch counters and ready-made templates minimise the chance of mistakes. Both NiceLabel and BarTender are focused on click-to-print logic: the operator sees only what he/she has to fill in and all the logic is behind the scenes. In practice, this means fewer reprints, less waste and shorter changeover times between different products.
Instead of manual transcription, bring data from a single source: an Excel spreadsheet, CSV, ERP or warehouse system. Applications allow you to link fields to a database, use filters, searches, automatic batch selection, so that the operator only needs to confirm. This model eliminates the “human factor” and ensures that all packages are printed from the same, verified version.
When marking takes place on the line, the software has to “understand” the signals and react without human intervention: product received → code scanned → template selected → printed. NiceLabel/BarTender solutions range from a simple workstation printer to automated “event-driven” printing, where printing is initiated by a PLC/sensor signal or a data entry in the system. This ensures rhythmic operation without downtime and “manual” errors.
The labelling “ecosystem” is not just about the printer. It’s sensors, scales, barcode scanners, applicators, and sometimes line stopping if a code fails or is incorrect. Modern applications allow you to bring these devices together in a single script: scan – check – print – seal – validate. If the check fails, the system stops the feed or asks the operator to take action to prevent errors from entering the set.
GS1/SSCC templates and standards practices (to make it readable the first time)
GS1-128, ITF-14, SSCC, EAN/UPC or 2D codes have a clear structure – no more manual editing. BarTender and NiceLabel have ready-made symbols and functions for GS1 schemes, SSCC numbers and application identifiers; in practice, this means that the operator simply enters the batch or quantity and the template does the “interpretive work” for him.
One account, one contact, one centre of responsibility. “Vygeja selects the software, printers, applicators, ribbons/paints and scanning equipment and then coordinates everything as a system. This means shorter project timelines, less “who’s to blame?” fewer situations and faster start-up – from simple workstation printing to a fully automated label station.
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Tailor-made software solutions – for specific needs
If you have a specific process (unique packaging, multi-language labels, batching, batch logic or customer-required templates), we will adapt the software to your scenario. This can include additional input forms, automatic barcode/2D code checks, a print archive for traceability or even a link to the quality system so that every label is supported by a record.
Why choose our layout software
The biggest benefit you’ll experience every day is the consistency of the process: the data comes from one place, the operator sees only what he has to enter, templates are versioned, prints are archived and discrepancies are caught before printing. This not only reduces the likelihood of errors, but also shortens the learning curve for the new employee, as the system “takes you by the hand” rather than requiring specialist knowledge.
