Checks
Check counterfeiting is a major problem that can cost you money and hurt your reputation! According to experts, check fraud will cost American businesses and banks approximately $16 billion this year. We can help you show “due diligence” by incorporating check security features into your check.
Void Pantograph — Background designs or screens which expose a hidden VOID pattern when scanned or copied. VOID commonly printed in repeat pattern for the purpose of complicating counterfeiting attempts.
Bleed thru MICR & Arabic Numbering — Aniline dye in ink results in penetrating paper, developing into visible, ghosted or blurred image on back of document.
Micro printing —Type printed so small that it appears to be a solid line and can only be read under magnification. When copied or scanned, the micro print message becomes unreadable.
Thermochromic Ink in combination with a pre-printed warning border serves as a highly effective deterrent to criminals intending to duplicate or counterfeit sensitive documents. It also provides a quick and simple method for bank tellers and officials to confirm its authenticity. These inks are specially treated to provide a color changing sequence when heated to a defined temperature range . Thermochromic Ink feature is ideal for checks, gift certificates, events tickets, bank notes, P.O.S. receipts, identification cards, transcripts and more.
Artificial Watermark — Logo or pattern printed in white ink on back of document. Very inexpensive.
Ultraviolet (UV) Ink — Image(s) printed in invisible ink which, when exposed under a black light, appears as glowing. UV ink can be used as a second color in pantograph designs and/or as an artificial watermark.
Border Copy Warning — A notice or warning designed to advise document handlers and potential fraud artists of specific overt and covert safeguards present. Commonly printed in reverse type on face of document above background screen or pantograph.
Embossing — Pattern or logo formed into paper resulting in raised or three-dimensional image. Gives a distinctive and affluent appearance to documents, especially when combined with foil stamping. Tactile property of feature provides immediate verification.
