Elevate your retail, grocery, or specialty food operations with the Ishida Uni-8, a powerful, flexible, and user-friendly price computing scale and label printer designed for high-volume environments. Built for speed, accuracy, and seamless integration, the Uni-8 delivers professional-grade performance with modern technology that helps reduce errors, boost efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
Key Features:
- Intuitive 10.1″ LCD Touchscreen Operator Display — Fully customizable layout with brilliant color support for images, videos, and promotions. Adjustable viewing angle and up to 99 pages of speed keys for fast, error-free operation.
- Vivid Customer-Facing Display — 7″ full-color screen perfect for cross-selling, promotions, and clear pricing information.
- Multi-Interval Weighing Accuracy — 0–6 kg × 0.002 kg / 6–15 kg × 0.005 kg (also available in lbs) with reliable precision for a wide range of products.
- Versatile Label Printing — Supports die-cut, linerless, and continuous labels. Side-loading cassette enables quick roll changes with minimal downtime. Thermal printer with fast 120 mm/sec speed and 30+ barcode formats plus QR codes.
- High-Speed Connectivity — Gigabit Ethernet, wireless options, and PC-based architecture for real-time data sharing, remote maintenance, and integration with your existing POS or back-office systems.
- Large Memory & Multimedia Support — Upload multiple images and videos to create engaging customer displays.
- Advanced Functions — Dynamic search, top-seller tracking, calendar date input, self-serve mode, multi-language/font support, and more.
Configuration Options:
Choose the model that best fits your counter or service area:
- Bench Type (B) — Compact countertop solution
- Pole Type (P) — Classic retail configuration with elevated customer display
- Elevated Type (EV) — Raised platform for better visibility
- Hanging Type (H) — Space-saving overhead mounting
Barcode Compatibility & GS1 Sunrise 2027
The Uni-8 offers excellent barcode compatibility, printing:
- EAN/UPC 8/12/13
- GS1 / GS1-128 (EAN128)
- CODE128
- QR Codes
- ITF and more
It is well-prepared for GS1 Sunrise 2027, the industry-wide transition to 2D barcodes. The built-in QR Code and GS1 support, combined with SLP-5 (Scale Link Pro 5) software for centralized label design and management, positions the Uni-8 as a future-proof solution for evolving retail standards.
Scale Management with SLP-5 (Scale Link Pro 5) Software
Take full control of your Ishida scales with SLP-5 (Scale Link Pro 5), Ishida’s powerful scale management software. Designed to work seamlessly with the Uni-8 (and other Ishida scales), SLP-5 provides centralized management for single or multi-store operations.
Key SLP-5 Capabilities:
- Remote PLU management, label design, and data backup
- Automated scheduling for communications and updates
- Real-time sales monitoring and inventory control
- Import/export of product data and production totals
- Support for nutritional labeling (including 2020 standards)
- Remote diagnostics and maintenance
- Secure network integration (PC server or multi-store host)
SLP-5 simplifies daily operations, reduces manual entry errors, and gives you powerful insights into sales performance — making it an ideal companion for busy retail environments.
For advanced merchants using the e-Plum scale management system with a Grocery POS system like Catapult Retail Point of Sale, the Ishida Uni-8 is 100% compatible.