A printer capable of controlling the operation capability of an image-forming device according to a user’s utilization mode. The apparatus includes retractable contact spot heaters for heating the tape prior to embossing, along with a unique heat shield arrangement that is interposable between the heaters and the tape so that the process may be paused. The personalized health model comprises an HTML file encoding an image map of a body. The first application-layer data packet thus can be transmitted at substantially the same time as the initial TCP request. A push pull rod may be engaged at a engaging loop attached on a lower portion of each of the lift assemblies or a plurality of push pull rods may be engaged at a plurality of the engaging loops, transferring user force on the push pull rods to the lift assemblies as low on the lift assemblies as possible.