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3M™ Privacy Filters Products


A variety of models are available from 3M™ Privacy Filters to provide your information with the protection it needs.

3M™ Notebook/LCD Privacy Filters
3M’s blackout privacy technology makes on-screen data visible only to persons directly in front of the monitor. Passersby see a dark, black screen. Improves contrast and privacy without blurring. Stays in place even when notebook is closed.

  • PF12.1 (Fits 12.1" Notebooks)
  • PF12.1W (Fits 12.1" Widescreen notebooks)
  • PF13.3 (Fits 13.3" Notebooks)
  • PF13.3W (Fits 13.3" Widescreen notebooks)
  • PF14.1 (Fits 14.1" Notebooks)
  • PF14.1W (Fits 14.1" Widescreen notebooks)
  • PF15.0 (Fits 15" Notebooks/LCD)
  • PF15.4W (Fits 15.4" Widescreen notebooks)
  • PF17.0 (Fits 17" LCD)
  • PF17.0W (Fits 17" Widescreen LCD)
  • PF18.1 (Fits 18.1" LCD)
  • PF19.0 (Fits 19" LCD)
  • PF19.0W (Fits 19" Widescreen LCD)
  • PF20.1 (Fits 20.1" LCD)
  • PF20.1W (Fits 20.1" Widescreen LCD)
  • PF21.3 (Fits 21.3" LCD)
  • PF21.6W (Fits 21.6" Widescreen LCD)
  • PF22.0W (Fits 22" Widescreen LCD)

3M™ Privacy Filter PF300
3M™ Lightweight Framed Privacy Filters

3M has launched four lightweight framed plastic privacy filters: PF317, PF317W, PF319 and PF319W.

3M is the only manufacturer to offer framed privacy filters custom-made for widescreen monitors in the market today.

  • Extremely lightweight – will not lower monitor height
  • Hidden Attachment System – Filter attaches to monitor using patented 3M™ Command™ Adhesive Strips placed behind filter frame; no hanger arms needed
  • Filter can be removed and replaced many times without weakening the attachment system
  • Reversible for either glossy or matte screen finish
  • Reduce screen glare up to 95% when used with the matte side facing you
  • Keep on-screen information private. From the side, others see a darkened screen, providing worry-free privacy
  • Helps to protect your LCD panel from scratches and abrasions
  • Available in sizes to fit both standard and widescreen LCD monitors
  • One-year warranty from date of purchase
  • Made in the United States

Keep confidential employee records safe - use a 3M™ Privacy Filter on your desktop monitor.

  • PF317 (Fits 17" Standard LCD monitors)
  • PF317W (Fits 17" Widescreen LCD monitors)
  • PF319 (Fits 19" Standard LCD monitors)
  • PF319W (Fits 19" Widescreen LCD monitors)

Framed Privacy Filters (PDF 230 KB)


3M™ Privacy Filter PF400
3M™ Privacy Filter PF400 models offer up to 95% glare reduction and enhanced contrast and block up to 99.9% of ELF/VLF E-field radiation when properly grounded.

  • L (Fits 14"-16" CRT and 15" LCD monitors)
  • XL (Fits 16"-19" CRT and 17-18" LCD monitors)
  • XXL (Fits 19"-21" CRT and 19-20" LCD monitors)

3M™ Privacy Filter PF400B
Sleek midnight black frame gives a coordinated look to your black monitor. On screen data visible only to persons directly in front of the monitor, passersby see a blank, dark screen.

  • LB (Fits 14"-16" CRT and 15" LCD monitors)
  • XLB (Fits 16"-19" CRT and 17"-18" LCD monitors)
  • XXLB (Fits 19"-21" CRT and 19"-20" LCD monitors)

3M™ Privacy Filter PF500
When basic privacy protection is your requirement, the PF500 model may be your answer. Like other 3M™ Privacy Filters, the PF500 models offer 3M’s blackout privacy technology; on screen data visible only to persons directly in front of the monitor, passersby see a black, dark screen. Offers privacy without blurring or distorting screen images.

  • XL (Fits 16"-19" CRT and 17"-18" LCD monitors)

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