Grocery expiration labels can be intimidating, especially for dairy and meats. Manufacturers give their best guess as to when food will reach its peak quality with phrases like “best by ...

And while there aren’t many Braille-capable label makers available, a few do exist. The Reizen RL-350 Braille Labeler seems to be the best-loved of those we found, though we have not tested it.

Today's label printers range from small desktop units for file-folder paper labels to industrial-grade ones for labeling cables with plastic strips. Here's how to pick the right labeler ...