Paper Choices for Laser Check Printing

With security in mind, you can choose several options of paper types to give yourself piece of mind when printing your own checks.

There are many security features available for laser checks. Depending on the amount of risk you are willing to take with your checks, many suppliers offer one feature, some of them or the whole gambit. Some of the current offerings include:

Copy-Void Pantograph – When the check is photocopied, the word “VOID” is visible
Copy-Void Endorsement – When the check is photocopied, the word “VOID” appears in the endorsement field
Gradient Two Color Pantograph – A duo-color background that change density and blend into each other, making it very difficult to reproduce, even on a color copier
Simulated Watermark – Printed with white ink, simulated watermarks reflect differently than the base paper and can be seen at an angle. Because the ink is white, it cannot be photocopied or scanned
Anti-Splice Backer – Horizontal or diagonal lines printed on the back of the check making it difficult to alter information by the cut-and-paste
Micro-printing – Words are printed so small that they appear as a line to the naked eye. Only when magnified are the micro-printed words visible
Non-Negotiable Stub Backer – "Non-Negotiable" printed on the back of the check stub to prevent fraudulent use of check stock
Padlock Security Icon – Located in two places. On front of check, alerting the teller that there are security features to look for. On the bottom back of the check, stating that there are additional security features embedded within the check design.
Warning Band – When this is on the check, it alerts the teller to look for certain security features before processing the check.
Thermo chromic Heat Reactive Ink – Special temperature-sensitive ink that causes the color to fade to white when held between fingers
Multi-Language Chemical Void – When chlorine is used, the word "void" appears in six languages, making it difficult to alter
Solvent Reactive Color Spotting – Reacts to polar and non-polar based solvents which may be used to alter the paper, resulting in a chemical stain
Covert Fluorescent Fibers – Fibers are added in the papermaking stage that are invisible to the untrained eye, but "glow" when held under an ultraviolet light.
Overt Fibers -
Fourdrinier True Watermark
Endorsement Warning - "WARNING: THE BACK OF THIS CHECK CONTAINS A SIMULATED WATERMARK. HOLD AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO VIEW" printed on the front of the check.
Enhanced Toner Adhesion – Special surface treatment used to enhance adhesion of toner to paper. This feature makes cleaning the paper much more difficult.

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