CoLOS Create Pro is the high-level image design component of Markem-Imaje's CoLOS Enterprise software suite. It is a "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) tool used to design labels, barcodes, and complex product images that are then sent to printers like the Markem-Imaje SmartDate 2 or various inkjet and laser coders. Key Features of CoLOS Create Pro
. This allows for the auto-population of labels with SKU-specific data, drastically reducing the chance of human error during product changeovers. GS1 Compliance : Creating compliant 1D and 2D barcodes
If you are a one-person shop handling marketing, you don't have time to learn complex software. The "Start with AI" prompt in Colos Create Pro 5.4 asks simple questions: "What are you selling?" and "What vibe?" It then builds a brand kit and generates 10 templates specific to your industry. Colos Create Pro 5.4
Colos offers three licenses:
Universal Printer Management: Create and manage messages for any Markem-Imaje printer through a single, unified interface. CoLOS Create Pro is the high-level image design
Security & Traceability: Version 5.4 offers robust user access controls. You can designate who can design labels versus who can merely select and print them, creating a digital audit trail.
Hotkeys are your friend: Press Shift + ? to bring up the dynamic hotkey panel. Customize everything. For example, set Ctrl + Alt + N to trigger "Smart Neural Upscale." This allows for the auto-population of labels with
One of the most overlooked upgrades is the new asset management system. Creators often waste hours searching for logos, fonts, or past renders. The DAO in Colos Create Pro 5.4 uses semantic tagging. You can type "winter marketing banner, blue hue, used last December" into the search bar, and the AI will surface the exact asset without needing manual folder navigation.