What most people fail to realize is that Thermal Transfer Barcode Printers are not plug and play like the usual inkjet printers sold on your local computer store. They required adjustments and proper installation in order to function. I have a Bachelors in Science in Electronic Engineering Technology and am certified in most thermal transfer brands including Zebra Technology, Datamax, TEC (Toshiba
Electronic Company), Autolabe, VIP, Imtec (now ImageTek), among others. I also am proficient in brands such as Sato, Intermec, Label Aire, Eltron, and Tharo. Most of these printers require labeling software, drivers, and cables that you can not simply get at a local Radio Shack. All my printers are tested, known working, and come with these necessary supplies (if specified on each individual listing).