True and Artificial Watermark —Watermarks are a very effective method of verifying that a document is an original. Security papers are available with artificial and true watermarks. Custom artificial watermarks can be printed with your logo or name.

Bleed Through Numbering —The red Arabic number on your checks and forms will bleed through to the back of the document thus verifying it's authenticity.

Thermochromic Ink — The use of 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.

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. This gives a distinctive and affluent appearance to documents, especially when combined with foil stamping. Tactile property of feature provides immediate verification.

Microprinting — Miniature print or text which appears as screened line or border. Type commonly consists of a company name or warning message, verified with a magnifying glass. Copied or scanned attempts appear plugged and/or unreadable

Padlock Icon — A symbol which indicates the presence of security technologies used to prevent copying, alterations, counterfeiting, or other fraudulent methods. The icon is a certified mark of the Financial Stationers Association, and is printed on the face of documents in conjunction with a "warning box" commonly printed on the back.

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.

Void Pantograph — Background designs or screens which expose a hidden VOID pattern when scanned or copied. VOID is commonly printed in repeat pattern for the purpose of complicating counterfeiting attempts.