Border Copy Warning - A notice of warning designed to advise document handlers and potential fraud artists of specific overt safeguards present. Commonly printed in reverse type on face of document above background screen or pantogragh.
Microprinting - Miniature print or text which appears as screened line or border. Type commonly consists of a company name or warning message that is verified with a magnifying glass. Copied or scanned attempt appear plugged and/or unreadable.
Artificial watermark - Logo or pattern printed in opaque ink normally on back of document. Visible when viewed at 45° angle. Provides immediate verification of authenticity.
ODT™ 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.
Ultraviolet (UV) Ink - Image(s) printed in invisible ink, when exposed under ultraviolet (black) light appears as glowing, bright fluorescent color. UV ink can be used as a second color in pantograph designs and/or as an artificial watermark. Provides immediate verification of authenticity.
Bleed Thru MICR & Arabic Numbers – Aniline dye in ink results in numbers penetrating paper, developing into visible ghosted or blurred image on back of document. Provides immediate verification of authenticity.
Padlock Icon – A symbol, indicating the presence of security technologies, is used to prevent copying, alterations, counterfeiting or other fraudulent methods. The icon is a certified mark of the Financial stationers association. It is printed on the face of documents with a “warning box” commonly printed on the back.
Thermochromic Ink – Specially treated ink provides a color changing sequence when heated to a defined temperature range. Rubbing or breathing supplies an ample temperature increase to demonstrate the disappearance, then reappearance, of the ink. Instant verification.
Hidden Security Options:
Fluorescent Artificial Watermark - Visible under ultraviolet (black) light or when held a 45(o) angle. Copier and/or scanner resistant.
TonerGrip - A supplemental feature developed to thwart attempts by forgers to alter laser printed documents. A unique surface treatment yields greater adhesion of toner on surface of document. Any alteration attempts (usually by cellophane tape) becomes clearly detectable.
Black and Blue Dye(s) – Dyes react to a wide variety of chemical solvents used to remove information from documents. Black or blue stain clearly visible upon placements of alteration solvents.
Multi-language Brown Stain VOID – Brown colored “VOID” appears in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese) signaling contact of a bleach or chlorine-based ink eradicator on document. Provides immediate notification that document is non-negotiable.