1. A method of forming authenticated secure images on labels comprising the steps of: (a) storing in memory a number of different selectable label sizes and shapes; (b) selecting an appropriate label size and shape from the memory for a particular image; (c) moving a colorant donor element having a colorant into transferable relationship with a receiver, the colorant donor element includes marks which authenticate a particular image and having colorant over such marks; (d) transferring colorant onto the receiver in accordance with the representation of the particular image and marks in the colorant donor element and the size and shape of the selected label to form authenticated images in the receiver; and (e) cutting the images on the receiver into the selected shape to form a plurality of labels each having an authenticated image.