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| The Security Features in BLACK are incorporated into our papers. |
Your own
Custom WaterMark,
manufactured by
Chicago WaterMark Co.
Printed Water Mark
Hidden message
Thermo Chromic Ink
Chemical Washing
Intaglio Engraved Printing
(Available on our
Certificate or Origin
papers only.)
Hidden Fibers
Micro printing
Embedded Threads
Black Out Paper
Definition
A permanent, indelible &
transparent image that is
embedded in the paper and is
visible from both sides of the
sheet.
This is a genuine WaterMark.
An image that is printed by
printing presses or computers.
A printed hidden message like
“VOID” that appears when
copied or scanned.
A printing ink that changes color
or temporarily disappears when
heated.
A special ink that prevents the
removal of ball point, marker and
printer inks. When attempts are
made, the paper "blotches".
A printing process that gives the
image a slightly raised and crisp
“feel”.
Fibers that “glow” under Ultra-
Violet light.
Minute printing of words or
design.
Small “threads” that are part of
the paper.
Copies that turn black or red and
are unable to be read.
A permanent, indelible &
transparent image that is
embedded in the paper and is
visible from both sides of the
sheet.
This is a genuine WaterMark.
An image that is printed by
printing presses or computers.
A printed hidden message like
“VOID” that appears when
copied or scanned.
A printing ink that changes color
or temporarily disappears when
heated.
A special ink that prevents the
removal of ball point, marker and
printer inks. When attempts are
made, the paper "blotches".
A printing process that gives the
image a slightly raised and crisp
“feel”.
Fibers that “glow” under Ultra-
Violet light.
Minute printing of words or
design.
Small “threads” that are part of
the paper.
Copies that turn black or red and
are unable to be read.
Effectiveness
Extremely Effective.
Almost impossible to duplicate.
Easily recognized by the
untrained eye.
Small Quantities available. Inexpensive.
Customized for maximum security.
Can not be Forged by Computer,
Copier, Scanner or Digital devices.
TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE.
A waste of money.
Very effective in preventing duplication.
Easily recognized. Best when combined
with YOUR Custom WaterMark.
This adds an additional level to your
Custom WaterMarked sheets.
We can print your custom image or wording.
An additional safety feature available at no
extra charge with our DoubleSecure Paper.
Signature Protection.
Required on some documents.
(This is really a fluff piece, because any
one can buy this.)
Very effective in certain situations, like
ticket entry venues. Best when combined
with YOUR Custom WaterMark.
An added safety feature, of little value.
RANDOM TREADS - NEW!
Effective as an additional safety feature.
Available from us.
A Total WASTE of MONEY.
Extremely Effective.
Almost impossible to duplicate.
Easily recognized by the
untrained eye.
Small Quantities available. Inexpensive.
Customized for maximum security.
Can not be Forged by Computer,
Copier, Scanner or Digital devices.
TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE.
A waste of money.
Very effective in preventing duplication.
Easily recognized. Best when combined
with YOUR Custom WaterMark.
This adds an additional level to your
Custom WaterMarked sheets.
We can print your custom image or wording.
An additional safety feature available at no
extra charge with our DoubleSecure Paper.
Signature Protection.
Required on some documents.
(This is really a fluff piece, because any
one can buy this.)
Very effective in certain situations, like
ticket entry venues. Best when combined
with YOUR Custom WaterMark.
An added safety feature, of little value.
RANDOM TREADS - NEW!
Effective as an additional safety feature.
Available from us.
A Total WASTE of MONEY.
Disadvantages
NONE.
Simple alert instruction on the document is
all that is needed.
Can be replicated by using a computer,
scanner, or copier.
UN-WaterMarked paper available on the Web
and in stationery stores. Anybody can buy it.
MUST ALSO CONTAIN YOUR WATERMARK
FOR SECURITY.
None.
A perfect addition.
Expensive.
None.
Very, Very Expensive.
Can be mimicked by some copiers.
Requires high level of inspector training. Must
know what intaglio /engraving printing is &
looks like.
Ultra-Violet light required.
UN-WaterMarked paper available in stationery
stores. MUST ALSO CONTAIN YOUR
WATERMARK FOR SECURITY.
Can be easily duplicated using certain types
of copiers. Requires magnifying glass at
inspector station.
Competitor's paper is Extremely expensive.
Requires good lighting.
Today's scanners and copiers can defeat this
by filtering out the black out feature. THINK
MONEY. If this worked, the government would
incorporate it in paper currency to prevent
counterfeiting.
NONE.
Simple alert instruction on the document is
all that is needed.
Can be replicated by using a computer,
scanner, or copier.
UN-WaterMarked paper available on the Web
and in stationery stores. Anybody can buy it.
MUST ALSO CONTAIN YOUR WATERMARK
FOR SECURITY.
None.
A perfect addition.
Expensive.
None.
Very, Very Expensive.
Can be mimicked by some copiers.
Requires high level of inspector training. Must
know what intaglio /engraving printing is &
looks like.
Ultra-Violet light required.
UN-WaterMarked paper available in stationery
stores. MUST ALSO CONTAIN YOUR
WATERMARK FOR SECURITY.
Can be easily duplicated using certain types
of copiers. Requires magnifying glass at
inspector station.
Competitor's paper is Extremely expensive.
Requires good lighting.
Today's scanners and copiers can defeat this
by filtering out the black out feature. THINK
MONEY. If this worked, the government would
incorporate it in paper currency to prevent
counterfeiting.
Chicago WaterMark Company
| Personalized Paper Distinctive Affordable Secure |
109 Years of Excellence
| Security Features – Are they Effective or Just Gilding the Lily? THE PURPOSE OF SECURITY PAPER IS TO VALIDATE AUTHENTICITY and PREVENT FRAUD. To be truly effective, Security Paper must contain features that are very difficult to replicate, and are easily identified and verified by the untrained inspector. (Most documents are checked by ordinary people who are in a hurry and with no specialized training.) THE BEST AND MOST SECURE FEATURE IS YOUR PERSONAL & EXCLUSIVE WATERMARK. |
| Questions? Call Toll Free 888-292-8376 |