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Pricing Scales

Price Computing Scales in Toronto & Canada

A price computing scale weighs an item and calculates the price right on the display, making checkout faster and more accurate at a deli counter, bakery, or grocery register. Phoenix Food Equipment's Price Computing Scales collection is built around Detecto, with the D Series for straightforward price computing, the DL Series adding a built-in label printer and up to 5,990 PLUs, and the APS Series connecting directly to most POS systems for a range up to 250 lbs. Kilotech's LE.3K tops the lineup with a built-in printer, up to 6,500 PLUs, and Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, plus two hours of setup and programming assistance included with purchase. We also carry San Jamar's Escali price computing scale, plus a standalone thermal label printer and replacement labels to keep your existing scale running. Whether you're running a deli counter in Toronto, a bakery in Mississauga, or a grocery store right here in Vaughan, we ship price computing scales across the GTA — Markham and Hamilton included — and nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

What's the difference between a price computing scale and one with a built-in printer?

A standard price computing scale, like our Detecto D Series or the San Jamar Escali SCDG30LFT, weighs an item and calculates the unit price and total price on its display — you still need to write or ring in that price separately, or pair it with a standalone printer like the Detecto P225. A scale with a built-in printer, like the Detecto DL Series or the Kilotech LE.3K, does both in one step: it weighs the item and prints a price label or receipt right there, with room to store far more PLUs (price lookups) for a full deli or bakery menu. If you're doing high-volume retail weighing and want a printed label on every item, the built-in printer models save a step; if you're pairing with an existing POS or printer setup, a standard price computing scale works fine.

How many PLUs do I need on a price computing scale?

It depends on how many different priced items you're weighing. The Detecto D Series stores up to 99 PLUs, which covers a small, focused menu — a handful of deli meats or bakery items. The Detecto DL Series jumps to up to 5,990 PLUs, and the Kilotech LE.3K goes even further with up to 6,500 PLUs and a dot matrix screen for PLU descriptions, both suited to a full deli, bakery, or grocery counter with a wide product mix. If you're only weighing a few core items, the D Series keeps things simple; if your menu changes often or spans dozens of SKUs, size up to a higher-PLU model so you're not stuck re-programming constantly.

What does NTEP certified mean on a price computing scale?

NTEP stands for National Type Evaluation Program, and it means a scale has been tested and approved as accurate enough for legal trade use — charging a customer by weight. Most of our price computing scales, including the Detecto D, DL, and APS Series and the Kilotech LE.3K, are NTEP certified (also referred to as Legal for Trade or Certified for Trade). If you're weighing and pricing product to sell directly to customers, like at a deli counter or bakery, using an NTEP-certified scale isn't just good practice, it's generally required by weights-and-measures regulations. A scale without that certification is fine for internal portioning, but not for pricing what you sell.