The Brother P-touch PT-2730 is a full-featured label maker that’s loaded with font, style and framing options, and comes with templates and preset formats. This dual-function model can print labels from a PC or Mac computer, and works great as a stand-alone label maker. The PT-2730 comes with an AC adapter plus a USB cable for connecting to your computer.

The Brother P-touch PT-D200 handheld label maker earns good reviews from experts and mostly positive feedback from owners. It prints labels up to a half-inch wide and on various tape media, including iron-on fabric for labeling clothes. It can print in nine fonts and a variety of text styles, including vertical; print icons or other decorative elements; and even place frames around labels. Up to 30 frequently used labels can be stored in the built-in memory.

If you want a cheap and easy-to-use label maker, the Brother P-touch PT-90 is a great choice. It prints in only a single font but in a wide variety of styles, including vertical. For those who want a little flair for their labels, eight decorative modes are available. Three switchable faceplates are included.