SAP and Oracle are not the only ERP systems driving label printing in Indian operations. Tally Prime, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Unicommerce, Increff, custom WMS platforms and industry-specific ERP systems all need to drive accurate, automated label printing — and BarTender Automation Edition connects to all of them.
This guide covers integration between BarTender label software and the most widely used ERP, WMS and accounting systems in India beyond SAP and Oracle. Infinite Solutions is an authorized BarTender partner in India — we implement integrations for all the platforms listed below.
Tally Prime & Tally ERP 9
Tally is the accounting and inventory software used by an estimated 7 million Indian businesses. BarTender connects to Tally through three methods, depending on your label volume and complexity.
Method 1 — Tally TDL Add-On with BarTender Print Station
A Tally Definition Language (TDL) add-on adds a “Print Barcode Labels” option inside Tally. When a stock item is received, produced or despatched, the operator triggers a print from within Tally. The TDL add-on writes a trigger file that BarTender’s Integration Platform picks up and prints immediately.
Best for: Small to mid-size manufacturers and distributors where label printing is operator-initiated from Tally.
Method 2 — Tally Data Export to BarTender
Tally exports batch data, stock item details, MRP and party information to XML or CSV. BarTender’s Integration Platform monitors the export folder and prints labels automatically when new export files arrive. This is the most common BarTender–Tally integration in Indian FMCG and food manufacturing for MRP label compliance printing.
Best for: Batch printing of MRP-compliant labels from Tally stock entries. Ensures that MRP, batch number, manufacture date and best-before date on labels exactly match Tally records — reducing LMPC compliance risk.
Method 3 — Direct Tally ODBC Connection
Tally Prime supports ODBC access to its data. BarTender label templates can query Tally via ODBC to retrieve stock item master data, price lists (MRP), batch details and party information directly. Labels update dynamically from Tally data without any export step.
Best for: Real-time label printing where the label data must reflect the current Tally state (live price lists, batch details just entered).
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central, Finance & Operations, NAV)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is increasingly deployed in Indian manufacturing, retail and logistics operations. BarTender integrates with all Dynamics 365 variants.
Dynamics 365 Business Central (formerly NAV)
Business Central exposes data through OData web services and can be configured to call external REST endpoints using AL code extensions. BarTender Automation’s REST API listener receives print requests from Business Central triggered by posting events (purchase receipt, production output, sales shipment).
Alternatively, BarTender connects directly to Business Central’s SQL Server database for label template data queries using ODBC.
Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O)
D365 F&O supports label printing integration through:
- Document routing and label printing framework — D365 can route print jobs to a BarTender print server via ZPL or direct API call
- Power Automate flow triggered by D365 events — calls BarTender REST API with order/batch data
- Azure Service Bus message — D365 posts a message that BarTender Integration Platform subscribes to
India use cases: Indian automotive suppliers and electronics manufacturers on D365 F&O use BarTender Automation for GS1 shipping labels, production batch labels and customer-specific carton labels triggered from D365 production and shipping events.
Unicommerce — Ecommerce WMS
Unicommerce is India’s most widely used ecommerce warehouse management system, used by thousands of D2C brands, marketplace sellers and 3PL providers. BarTender integrates with Unicommerce through:
Unicommerce Webhook + BarTender REST API
Unicommerce fires webhooks when shipments are packaged or invoiced. A middleware service (or BarTender Integration Platform’s TCP listener) receives the webhook payload, extracts order data and triggers BarTender to print the correct label — platform-specific shipping label, invoice label or MRP sticker — to the correct TSC printer at the packing station.
Unicommerce Export + BIP File Trigger
Unicommerce exports packed shipment data as CSV. BarTender Integration Platform monitors the export folder and prints shipping labels automatically for each new batch of orders. Common in high-volume ecommerce operations printing 500–5,000 labels per day from Unicommerce on TSC TH240 printers.
Increff WMS
Increff is used by fashion and lifestyle brands in India for warehouse management. BarTender integrates with Increff through REST API or file-based triggers for garment tags, MRP stickers, carton labels and shipping labels. The care label cutter kit on TSC TH240 or DH240 printers enables label printing and cutting in one pass for garment applications.
Custom and Industry-Specific ERP/WMS Systems
Many Indian manufacturers and logistics companies run custom ERP systems, industry-specific platforms (pharma-specific QMS, jewellery ERP, textile ERP) or internally developed WMS applications. BarTender Automation integrates with all of these through its four universal integration methods:
1. REST API
Any system that can make an HTTP POST request can trigger a BarTender print job. The API call passes the label data as JSON or XML. BarTender validates, formats and prints. No intermediary required. This is the most modern and widely used integration method for custom systems.
Example endpoint: POST http://bartender-server:5159/api/v2/printjobs with JSON payload containing the template name, printer name and data fields.
2. File/Folder Trigger (BIP)
Any system that can write a text, CSV or XML file to a network folder can trigger BarTender printing. BIP monitors the folder, reads the file, maps the fields to the label template and prints. The oldest and simplest integration method — compatible with any ERP or WMS regardless of its technology stack.
3. Database Trigger (SQL Poll)
BarTender Integration Platform polls a database table at defined intervals. When new records appear (e.g. a “pending_print” table populated by the ERP), BIP retrieves the records and prints. The ERP marks records as printed after BIP processes them. Works with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or any ODBC-accessible database.
4. TCP/IP Socket Listener
Custom applications can send print commands to BarTender via a TCP socket. The application sends a structured message containing the template name and data values. BIP listens on a designated port and processes the print request immediately. Lowest latency of all integration methods — useful for real-time production line printing.
Specific Indian Platform Integrations
| Platform | Common in India | BarTender Integration Method |
|---|---|---|
| Tally Prime / Tally ERP 9 | SME manufacturers, distributors, FMCG | TDL add-on, CSV export, ODBC |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC | Mid-market manufacturing, retail | REST API, SQL ODBC |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O | Large manufacturers, automotive | Power Automate, Azure Service Bus, document routing |
| Unicommerce | Ecommerce, D2C, 3PL | Webhook, CSV export, REST API |
| Increff WMS | Fashion, lifestyle, apparel | REST API, file trigger |
| Infor LN / M3 | Automotive, process manufacturing | File trigger (BODs), REST API, database |
| Epicor | Discrete manufacturing | REST API, database, file trigger |
| WinMan ERP | Indian SME manufacturing | ODBC, file trigger |
| Odoo ERP | SME, startup ecosystem India | REST API (Odoo JSON-RPC), database, file export |
| Zoho Inventory / Zoho Books | SME, D2C, ecommerce | Zoho webhook, file export |
| FieldAssist / SFA platforms | FMCG field sales | REST API, file export |
| Custom MySQL / PostgreSQL WMS | In-house built systems | SQL database poll, REST API, file trigger |
Choosing the Right Integration Method for Your System
| Your System Can… | Best Integration Method | BarTender Edition Required |
|---|---|---|
| Make HTTP REST API calls | REST API to BarTender print server | Automation or Enterprise |
| Write CSV or XML files to a folder | BIP file folder trigger | Automation or Enterprise |
| Write to a SQL database table | BIP database poll | Automation or Enterprise |
| Connect via ODBC | Direct database query from label template | Professional, Automation or Enterprise |
| Only allow manual export | Print Station with operator data entry | Professional or Automation |
If you are unsure which method applies to your system, contact Infinite Solutions. We will assess your platform and propose the correct integration architecture.
Edition and India Pricing
| Edition | Key Capability for ERP Integration | India Standard Price (+ GST @18%) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | Database/ODBC connectivity, operator-initiated printing from ERP data | From ₹92,600 (BTP-WS-3YR) |
| Automation | BIP (file/database/REST/TCP triggers), fully automated ERP-driven printing | From ₹2,44,000 (BTA-3-3YR) |
| Enterprise | Multi-site, approval workflows, centrally managed label library, GxP audit trail | From ₹6,50,000 (BTE-5-3YR) |
SAC: 997331. All prices standard pricing. Contact Infinite Solutions for volume discounts and implementation quotation.
Implement Your ERP–BarTender Integration with Infinite Solutions
Infinite Solutions is an authorized BarTender software partner in India. We have implemented BarTender integrations with Tally, Microsoft Dynamics, Unicommerce, Odoo, custom WMS and various industry-specific platforms across pharma, FMCG, ecommerce, automotive and industrial manufacturing operations in India.
- ✅ System assessment — identify the correct integration method for your ERP
- ✅ BarTender licence supply (all editions) with official GST invoice
- ✅ BIP configuration for your ERP’s output format
- ✅ Label template design for all triggered label types
- ✅ TSC and Printronix printer supply, configuration and network setup
- ✅ Testing, go-live support and user training
- ✅ Ongoing support and label template change management
Contact us with your ERP platform, the business events that should trigger label printing, and your daily label volume. We will propose an integration design and quotation within 2 business hours.
Contact: sanjay@infinitesolutions.co.in | +91 93110 11467