For different applications, different kinds of printing techniques are used. Sometimes there is a requirement of using a heavier weight of ink on the substrate for the security feature to function accurately and in other cases, a techque which uses a more delicate approach for the detailing in the artwork enhances the security features.
The various Aspects of Security Printing are as follows:
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Papers:
The papers selected for security printing depends upon the level of security desired for your documents. You can select papers that provide the basic security measures. Such papers are used to print laser cheques, continuous cheques, tickets, gift vouchers, certificates, labels, licenses and bar-coded forms, Government Sensitive bespoke products. e.g. Legal documents, Electoral Ballot Papers, Voters Identity Cards, Certificates, Licenses, Airway bills, Revenue stamps and Immigration documents....know more
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Inks:
There are many different types of ink available that work as security features to help protect sensitive documents from being altered or duplicated. They all add unique features to your document. Cold carbon inks in different colours and themochromic inks are used for special effects and Numbering inks for MICR, Barcoding and OCR Numbering.....know more
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Graphics:
Such graphics includes numismatics, void features, guilloche designs, micro numismatics. These graphics are complex and can only be printed using specialized techniques. Photocopying such graphics will reveal that the document isn't authentic, thereby reserving the security of such documents.....know more |
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Void Features:
Although we can produce a void feature is not completely "foolproof". Technical representatives from the leading copier manufacturers will confirm that an operator can adjust most equipment through variations in toner levels, special toners, drum receptivity, etc. and in the process can negate the hidden VOID feature. We print this feature with the understanding that this feature cannot be guaranteed to work with all copiers. We stress the necessity of incorporating multiple security features into your secure documents to increase the degree of difficulty against alteration and fraud. |
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Numismatics:
It is a graphic origination technique created with banknote graphic software, which breaks the image down into a series of fine lines. These in turn are distorted to give the subject a 3D / relief effect. |
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Micro Numismatics:
It is a graphic origination technique created with banknote graphic software, which breaks the image down into a series of fine microtext. These in turn are distorted to give the subject a 3D / relief effect. This technique is patented in the UK and Nigeria. This technique is used in the origination of complex UV designs, to date this feature has never been fraudulently altered or copied. |
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Holograms:
Holograms are created when a laser is illuminated on an actual 3D object or flat artwork. The resulting process of optical interference creates a pattern of fine lines that directly relate to the illuminated object. The scattering of light in a controlled manner and into a rainbow of colors create unique, colorful, 3D images that can be applied onto a wide range of substrates and applications.
With fraudulent copying an increasing problem, more and more companies are turning to Albury Security Printers for help. We meet their needs by offering holograms or on larger more bespoke volumes designing and manufacturing a series of bespoke holographic products that provide effective and lasting results...... know more
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Numbering:
A full range of numbering is available, from standard audit numbers through to MICR line encoding, bleed through, invisible UV and multi-part crash numbering. We can also incorporate numbered barcodes and hidden covert numbering under IR inks only visible with the correct readers...... know more |
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