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| The Security Features in BLACK are incorporated into our papers. |
Security Feature
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 papers
only.)
Hidden Fibers
Micro printing
Embedded Threads
Black Out Paper
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 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 |
107 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. |
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