Document Security

Security features are offered as a deterrent to fraudulent activity, and most features have been designed with specific activities in mind. Some examples are basket weave safety papers, created to resist cut and paste efforts, or erasable inks, which clearly indicate when an amount or signature has been tampered with. Illustrated below are some of the features available to you in PrintXcel's Security Guard Program.

Warning bands alert the cashier to look for a specific security feature before cashing.	High resolution borders appear distorted when copied.	Invisible fluorescent fibers are visible under ultraviolet light revealing fraudulent copying or printing if fibers are missing.	Safety paper reveals a multi-language void when eradication or chemical altering is attempted.	Erasable security ink when applied to vital areas of a check will clearly reveal any alterations attempted.	Step and repeat pantographs make alterations extremely difficult when tampering with repetitive background.

When fraudulent attempts are made on a color or black and white copier, the hidden (VOID) warning will appear as illustrated.	Blind embossing cannot be duplicated. Foil stamping will appear tarnished, almost black when scanned or copied.	Bleed-thru Arabic and/or MICR prevents changing the paper fibers and is extremely difficult to duplicate.	Microprinting will appear as a blur when copying is attempted. Most effective as a signature line or as a fine-line border.	Warning endorsement calls attention to artificial watermark that cannot be duplicated by scanners and copiers.	Prismatic printing is virtually impossible to copy when using multiple ink colors in a patterned background.

Negotiable Instruments & Due Diligence

The concept of "due diligence" requires the document issuer to take all possible measures to protect their sensitive documents from alterations, duplications, and forgery. Failure to exercise precaution relieves the bank from any liability covered under the Universal Commercial Code. The burden of responsibility then falls upon the issuer of the document.

Security Guard Features can help you reduce the risk of forgery and comply with due diligence.

For more information about Security Guard Features or Programs, please contact your PrintXcel sales representative.