Abstract: A secure method for submitting purchase orders wherein a QR scanner and email platform such as in an iPhone™ (14) prepares an email message for the purchase of goods or services from the scan of a two-dimensional bar code (10). The email is transmitted to computer (22) of a provider for the goods or services through servers (24 and 26) that cooperate through Internet cloud (28). Computer (22) compares source data in the email message against pre-determined source data stored in computer (22) and an acknowledgement email is returned to iPhone (14) if there is a positive comparison. In some cases, the provider is not authorized to complete the order until the source receives the acknowledgement at iPhone (14) and returns a confirmation to computer (22).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for printing data onto one or two surfaces of labels and applying labels to various items. It includes a mounting means for rotatably mounting a roll of label stock, and a transfer means for positioning the inner surface of a label adjacent to at least one print means from the roll and to a separation edge where the label is separated from a next label. The apparatus also includes an applicator for accepting the label from the separation edge and applying the label to an item.