Loftware Cloud Essentials | Barcode & Label Design Software for Canadian Small Business

Product: Loftware Cloud Essentials
Type: Label Design, Barcode & Automation Software (Cloud-based)
Licensing: Subscription (Annual)
Deployment: Browser-based (No installation required)
Target Market: Developing Small-to-Medium Canadian Businesses
Availability: Canada via DuraFast Label Company

About Loftware Cloud Essentials

Loftware Cloud Essentials is the all-in-one cloud-based solution for growing Canadian small businesses that have moved past basic labeling and need team collaboration, structured workflow, and progressive automation. As the enhanced version of Cloud Designer, Cloud Essentials offers multi-user, role-based access control, approval workflows, and other organizational tools—providing the highest level of value and flexibility at the enterprise level without the complexity and cost.

Cloud Essentials is the ideal solution for small Canadian manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and service providers in the growth phase. It is the ideal solution for businesses that require collaboration and automation that allows them to scale without sacrificing efficiency and quality, whether you're expanding your team, adding new locations, or simply need more control over your labeling systems.

What is Loftware Cloud Essentials?

Loftware Cloud Essentials offers Cloud Designer in addition to features such as team collaboration and basic automation. This edition changes single labeling into a collaborative team approach with structured controls and quality governance.

Loftware Cloud Essentials is the best software for label design and barcode creation for Canadian businesses because of the following:

• Collaboration: Teams can work together to create, edit, and publish labels as they share templates.
• Access Control: Control print and design permissions, as well as approval controls.
• Quality Control: Labels must be reviewed before they can be made available to the public and a system is in place to manage this.
• Printing: Support for between 2 and 20 printers is available to grow with your business.
• Cloud Printing: Cloud based printing becomes available to help manage your devices.
• Customer Support: Support is available during business hours according to your region.
• Regional Focus: Functionality is focused for companies to grow from province to province.
• No IT Infrastructure: Advanced features and tools are available without the need for manual server maintenance.
• Improved Features: Features will be added and updated to meet legal requirements without your input.

What Type of Business Can Use Loftware Cloud Essentials?

Growing Canadian businesses in the following sectors can use Cloud Essentials:

Manufacturing

• Manufacturing of food and beverages
• Manufacturing of cosmetics or personal care
• Manufacturing of electronics or components
• Expanding customer base for automotive parts suppliers
• Manufacturers of plastics and packaging
• Expanding product portfolios for Cannabis LPs

Distribution & Logistics

• Growing clients for Third-party logistics (3PL)
• Warehousing with multiple shipping stations
• Cold storage and specialized distribution
• Scaled operations for e-commerce fulfillment centers

Retail & Consumer Goods

• Private label product companies growing retail presence
• Increased production for Direct-to-consumer brands
• New markets for specialty food producers
• Manufacturers of health and wellness products

Healthcare & Life Sciences

• Distributors of medical devices (non-regulated)
• Operations of packaging for pharmaceuticals
• Companies that supply laboratories and diagnostics
• Manufacturers of veterinary products

Other Growing Enterprises

• Processors of agricultural and agri-food
• Distributors of chemicals and industrial supplies
• Suppliers of construction and building materials
• Any Canadian business with 5-50 employees that requires coordinated labeling across multiple users or sites

What Types of Labels Can You Produce?

Loftware Cloud Essentials covers the entire range of business labeling needs:

Shipping & Logistics Labels

• Shipping labels for Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, and other couriers
• GS1-128 logistics labels, SSCC-18 barcodes
• Warehouse location and bin labels
• Integrated packing slips and bills of lading
• Cross-docking and transfer labels

Product Identification Labels

• Retail-ready product labels with branding
• Panels of ingredients and nutrition facts
• Net content and weight declarations
• Country of origin and bilingual (English/French) labels
• Best before and expiration date coding

Inventory & Asset Labels

• Barcode asset tags for equipment tracking
• Inventory location and shelf labels
• Serialized item tracking labels
• Fixed asset identification for accounting

Compliance & Regulatory Labels

• CFIA-compliant food labels
• Workplace safety and WHMIS labels
• Consumer product safety labels
• Environmental and recycling symbols

Operational & Internal Labels

• Work-in-process (WIP) tracking labels
• Quality control and inspection labels
• Maintenance and service tags
• Employee and visitor badges

Barcode Types Supported

Cloud Essentials generates a variety of symbologies for linear and 2D barcodes:

Linear Barcodes

• Code 128: High-density alphanumeric for shipping and logistics
• Code 39: Industrial applications and asset tracking
• UPC-A / UPC-E: North American retail standards
• EAN-13 / EAN-8: International retail product identification
• Codabar: Libraries, blood banks, and photo labs
• Interleaved 2 of 5: Warehouse and distribution
• GS1-128: Global supply chain with application identifiers

2D Barcodes

• QR Code: Consumer engagement, marketing, and mobile access
• Data Matrix: Small parts, electronics, and healthcare items
• PDF417: High-capacity shipping and document labels
• Aztec Code: Transportation and ticketing applications

Special Formats

• Canada Post: Barcodes used by Canada Post
• GS1 DataMatrix / GS1 QR Code: Barcodes for modern supply chain
• HIBC: Barcoding standards for the healthcare industry
• SSCC-18: Barcodes for serial shipping container

Printer Compatibility: All In One

Loftware Cloud Essentials is compatible with all major thermal and color label printers.

Thermal Label Printers

• Zebra: All GX, ZT, ZD, ZQ, GK series (desktop to industrial)
• Godex: All EZPi, G500, RT700i, ZX1200i series
• TSC: All TDP, TTP, MH, MX series (performance and value)
• Honeywell: All PC42, PM42, PM45, PX series
• Brother: All TD-4, TD-2, RJ series (desktop and mobile)
• Citizen: All CL-S, CL-E, CL-I series
• Toshiba: All B-EX4, B-SX series
• SATO: All CL4NX, CT4-LX, WS series
• Printronix: All Auto ID, T8000, T6000 series

Color Label Printers

• Afinia Label: All L301, L501, L701, L901, R635
• Epson ColorWorks: All C3500, C7500, C6000, C6500, C4000
• Primera Technology: All LX500, LX2000, LX3000, LX610, FX500
• VIPColor: All VP485, VP495, VP650, VP750, VP700, VP600

Office & Mobile Printers

Includes standard laser and inkjet printers and mobile Bluetooth printers from HP, Canon, Epson.

Upgrade Path: Loftware Cloud Business

Your Canadian business continues to grow and with that, Loftware Cloud Business provides enterprise-grade features:

• Application Builder: Custom printing applications and automated workflows
• Advanced Integration: SAP, Oracle, and ERP direct connectivity with synchronized data
• Support for Multiple Environments: Support for development, QA, and production environments with change control
• Management of Organizational Users: Integration of Active Directory and OpenID Connect
• History of Extended Printing: 12 years of retention for complete trackability
• Access to API: Available RESTful APIs for custom integrations and automation

Cloud Business suits Canadian enterprises of medium and large size with intricate integration requirements across several locations combined with advanced workflow complexity.

Regulatory Option: Loftware Cloud Compliance

Canadian enterprises situated in regulated sectors can access Loftware Cloud Compliance with:

• Validation for 21 CFR Part 11: Compliance with FDA for electronic records and signatures
• Complete Audit Trail: Unalterable logs for regulatory audits
• Validation Acceleration Package: Includes IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and testing reports
• Compliance Releases Annually: Predictably validated updates
• Ready for Health Canada: Compliance support for medical devices and pharmaceuticals

Loftware Cloud Compliance is crucial for Canadian manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology who need validated systems.

Compare All Loftware Cloud Editions

Choosing the correct edition is vital to ensure that the functionality offered is tailored to your current requirements without unnecessary expenditure or the risk of your solution becoming inadequate.

Cloud editions compared—Designer vs Essentials vs Business vs Compliance provides a comprehensive analysis of features, use cases, and pricing.

Try Loftware Cloud Essentials Free for 30 Days

Our 30-day trial is risk-free and allows you to test collaborative, multi-user labeling, and approval workflows. Test role-based access, review printer sharing, and analyze the ways Cloud Essentials can benefit your expanding Canadian business—no credit card is required.

Claim your free 30-day trial of Loftware Cloud Essentials and see why Canadian businesses in expansion are choosing Loftware for their labeling workflows.

Loftware Cloud Essentials Pricing in Canada

Loftware Cloud Essentials has a clear and simple annual subscription model for the following flexible options:

Subscription Benefits: The platform can be accessed by multiple users, all of whom can print to the licensed printers. The annual subscription covers additional updates to the platform, new features and fixes, barcoding standard updates, and access to technical support. As your enterprise expands, you can effortlessly expand your operations by incorporating additional printer licenses or optional services.

DuraFast Label Company: Your Canadian Provider for Loftware Cloud Essentials

DuraFast Label Company offers the best pricing in Canada for Loftware Cloud Essentials barcode software, Loftware Cloud Designer, and professional label design software. We are your Canadian partner for complete labeling solutions, offering:

• Authentic Loftware Cloud Subscriptions: Authorized reseller providing licenses and support for all editions
• Growth Stage Expertise: Canadian-based experts aiding growing enterprises choose the best edition, prepare for future expansion, and improve workflow optimizations
• All-Inclusive Software Collection: Loftware Cloud Essentials, Cloud Designer, Cloud Business, Cloud Compliance, and NiceLabel on-premise solutions
• Loftware Compatible Hardware: Thermal printers, color label systems, and accessories that are compatible with Loftware Cloud
• Canadian Supplies Compliance: Canadian compliant labels, ribbons, and materials optimized for Loftware
• Remote Accessibility: Remote tech support, user training, and labeling specialist consultations
• Affordable Rates: Canadian pricing, local stock, and no cross-border issues

Explore our full software suite for barcoding and label design at DuraFast Label Company. We simplify your Canadian labeling challenges by offering comprehensive systems, including software, hardware, and supplies, for small business solutions and enterprise compliance systems.

To discuss your expanding business needs, get in touch with DuraFast Label Company to activate your free trial or subscribe to Loftware Cloud Essentials.

Loftware Cloud Essentials - Labeling for Canadian small businesses, provided by DuraFast Label Company, in the cloud.