The Zebra TLP 3844-Z is a desktop label printer that can print labels both directly and by thermal transfer. This Zebra model has been discontinued since 2011 and is also no longer supported by Zebra. However, business labels still offer printer media for this printer. This Zebra model has been followed by the Zebra GX430t If you are looking for an alternative, Businesslabels recommends choosing a Godex GE330