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FingerprintTM
 

Fingerprint IITM

1) Copier "Void" Feature

  
Same as Rainbow VIII plus:
2) ABA Check Endorsement Clause
  1) Thermochromatic heat-sensitive ink
     on both the front & back
3) Watermark Certification Seal
 
4) Signature Area & Amount Line
  2) Fingerprint II Security watermarks &
     warning clauses
5) Micro Printing
6) Fluorescent Fibers
7) Laid Lines    

Premium Security Papers

Silver SecurityTM		  

Platinum SecurityTM		  

Diamond SecurityTM

1) Chemical Void

  

1) Chemical Void

  

1) Chemical Void
   
2) Toner Lock
  
2) Toner Lock
       
3) Dual Watermarks-
    True (Fourdriner) & Opaque
       
4) Fibers (Visible & Invisible)

 

The following security patents provide our users some of the most inventive and accepted security features for checks and other negotiable documents that are available in the market place today.

U.S. Patent #
Awarded
5,538,290
July 23, 1996
5,575,508
November 19, 1996
5,641,183
June 24, 1997
5,785,353
July 28, 1998
5,984,364
November 16, 1999
6,030,000
February 29, 2000

 

Fingerprint Prismatic Versions

The checks are printed with graduated colors. These versions are the most difficult to photocopy, and include our patented void copier security feature. Solid colors also available.

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   Signature Area

The signature area is printed with a different pantograph background than the check and contains an exclusive Knight™, Fingerprint and Fingerprint Check™ wording. The patented use of multiple pantograph designs produces voids through different density settings on the copier.

 

Amount Line Copier "VOID" Feature

The amount line is printed with different pantograph background than the signature area and the balance of the check. The patented use of multiple pantograph designs produces voids through different density settings on the copier.

   Borders

The borders on the left & right are unique and are interwoven with hidden covert features that are very difficult to copy or scan. On our Rainbow Checks that have a multi-color prismatic design, this border is two interwoven colors.

  Rainbow Prismatic Versions

The pantograph check design is printed with graduated colors. These versions are the most difficult to photocopy and include our void copier security feature.

Micro Printing

The line borders on the check and the endorsement are micro printed with Fingerprint Security™ and can only be seen when magnified. Micro-printing cannot be photocopied or scanned.

  ABA Check Endorsement

A Knight™, Fingerprint Security™ wording and a Fingerprint are printed in the endorsement area on the back of the check and are facsimiles of the water marks. The endorsement is also printed with a warning clause indicating the face of the check contains a colored pantograph background the same as the check.

Watermarks

The artificial Knight™ & Fingerprint™ Watermarks cannot be photocopied and may be seen when holding at an angle. The watermarks will turn blue when viewed under a blacklight.

Fluorescent Fibers

The artificial fluorescent fibers will turn blue when viewed under a blacklight.

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Fingerprint II Security
U.S. Patented Fingerprint II Security provides the most innovative and secure features
for checks and negotiable documents that are available today.

Fingerprint II Checks contain all of the security features of Fingerprint checks plus a pink patented thermochromatic ink is printed on the face & back that will disappear at temperatures above 85°. This will allow the payer to verify that the check is not a fraudulent document.

Back Heat Sensitive Ink

The Knight™, Fingerprint Security™ wording and a Fingerprint are printed in the endorsement area on the back of the check with pink thermochromatic ink.

Front Heat Sensitive Ink

The U.S. Patent numbers are printed on the face of the check with pink thermochromatic ink under the signature ara and a warning clause.

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Fingerprint II Security includes all the security features of Fingerprint:
  • Copier Void Feature
  • Rainbow Prismatic Features
  • ABA Check Endorsement
  • Separate Signature & Amount Line Copier Void Design
  • Micro Printing
  • Fluorescent Fibres
  • Laid Lines

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Diamond Security Paper

Diamond Security is a premium paper that contains additional security features that are part of the paper manufacturing process. This premium paper may be combined with Fingerprint SecurIty to provide a new patented dual watermark security along with additional paper security.

Dual Watermarks
U.S. PATENT

The back of this check has an artificial Fingerprint watermark along with a true (Fourdriner) Diamond Pattern watermark.The fingerprint watermarks may be seen by holding the check at an angle and the true (Fourdriner) watermarks may be seen by holding the document to the light.

Visible Fibers
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The paper contains Blue & Green visible fibers that may be seen on the front & back.

 

Chemical Alteration Indicators

A color reaction is triggered by the use of chemicals Bleach, Oxidizers, Solvents, Acid or Alkali Materials.

Toner Lock

Paper contains a coating that causes the MICR Toner to fuse into the paper making removal very difficult.


Covered by U.S. Patent Numbers 5538290,5575508,5641183,5984364 & 6030000

 

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Fingerprint & Fingerprint II security features are available with Diamond Security

  • Heat Sensitive Ink - Separate Color (US Patent)
  • Warning Clauses (US Patent)
  • ABA Check Endorsement (US Patent)
  • Signature & Amount Line (US Patent)
  • Copier Void Features
  • Rainbow VIII Prismatic Features
  • Micro Printing
  • Laid Lines

 

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