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Gradient Two-Color Pantograph
A
multi-color background in which two colors
change density and blend into each other,
making it very difficult to reproduce
accurately on a color copier. |
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Copy-Void in Check Pantograph
When a check is photocopied, the word VOID
appears on the photocopy. |
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Simulated Watermark
Simulated watermarks
have a different reflectance than the base
paper and can only be seen at an angle. The
white ink cannot be copied or scanned. |
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Fourdrinier
True Watermark
This feature is manufactured into the paper
creating images within the paper which are
visible when held up to an ordinary light
source. |
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Microprinting
Words are printed so small that they appear
as a line to the naked eye. Only when
magnified do the microprinted words become
visible, making it extremely difficult to
duplicate with a copier or scanner. |
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Padlock Security Icon
On front of
the check, the icon alerts
the teller that there are security features. On the back of the
check, the security features are then
detailed for the teller. |
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Warning Band
This
feature alerts the teller and/or check
recipient to the presence of
security features which can be verified
before processing the check. |
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Non-Negotiable Stub Backer
"Non-Negotiable" is printed on the back of the
check stub to prevent fraudulent use of
check stock. |
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Endorsement Warning
This feature alerts the teller and/or check
recipient to the presence of security
features which can be verified before
processing the check. |
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Anti-Splice Backer
Horizontal or diagonal lines of varying
thicknesses printed on the back of the check,
making it difficult to alter information by
the cut-and-paste method. |
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Copy Void Endorsement
When an endorsement is photocopied, the word
VOID appears on the photocopy. |
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Multi-Language Chemical Void
When chlorine is used, the word "void"
appears in six languages, making it
difficult to alter without detection. |
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Covert Fluorescent Fibers
Material fibers are added in the papermaking
stage. They are invisible to the untrained
eye, but "glow" when held under an
ultraviolet light. |
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Solvent Reactive Color Spotting
Reacts to polar and non-polar based solvents
which may be used to alter the paper,
resulting in a chemical stain. |
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Enhanced Toner Adhesion
Special surface treatment used to enhance
adhesion of toner to paper. |
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Thermochromic Heat Reactive Ink
Special temperature-sensitive ink that
causes the color to fade to white when held
between fingers. |
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Securatek™ Copy Prevention Technology
Makes the
reproduction of protected documents
virtually impossible on a digital color
copier. |
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Image Friendly Amount Box
Security pantograph is altered in the
amount area to insure that the courtesy amount will be reliably scanned. |
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Voidless Postal Window
The copy void is absent from the security pantograph
in the
payee address area to insure that the payee
name and address will be more reliably scanned
at the post office. |
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