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Deleting a Barcode
A barcode is entered on the label as one character. 
To delete a barcode
1. Place the cursor at the end of the barcode on the 
display.
2. Press .
Hiding Barcode Text
You can choose to hide the human-readable text for 
the barcode.
To hide barcode text
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Barcode HR and press OK.
3. Select Off.
4. Press OK and then select Done (ESC).
Adding Symbols
Your printer includes a set of default symbols to use on 
your labels. The symbols are separated into several 
categories: 
A complete list of the default symbols can be found 
beginning on page 27.
Some of the more popular symbols can be accessed 
from the number keys using SHIFT plus the number. 
For example, pressing SHIFT + 1 inserts an open 
bracket ([).
If you transfer a custom set of symbols from the 3M™ 
Portable Labeler Software to the printer, an additional 
set of User symbols becomes available. See Using 
3M™ Portable Labeler Software on page 26 for 
more information.
Inserting Symbols
Symbols added to a label can be formatted or deleted 
just like any other character you enter.
To insert a symbol
1. Press SYMBOL. 
2. Select Default, if necessary.
3. Select a category of symbols.
4. Use the arrow keys to find the symbol you want.
5. Press OK to insert the symbol on the label.
Inserting User Symbols
Custom symbols downloaded from 3M™ Portable 
Labeler Software are stored as User symbols. See 
Using 3M™ Portable Labeler Software on page 26 
for more information. 
You insert User symbols in the same manner as pre-
defined symbols; however, User symbols cannot be 
formatted.
To insert a User symbol
1. Press SYMBOL. 
2. Select User.
3. Use the arrow keys to find the symbol you want.
4. Press OK to insert the symbol on the label.
Using the Text Library
Your printer includes a pre-defined text library. The 
library is separated into several categories: 
An additional category, called My Library, is available 
for you to add custom text to use on your labels.
My Library text is not included when you select 
All from the Library menu.
A complete list of pre-defined text strings can be 
found beginning on page 28.
Electrical Brackets
Voice/Data Arrows
Audio/Video Numbers
Warning Currency
Punctuation
Location Voice/Data
Audio Security
Video