Océ JetStream security features have helped Direct Group earn .
As a result, Direct Group can confidently print check applications
knowing the output will meet all recognized security standards.
MICR Printing Systems enable users to print negotiable documents that
meet CPSA security requirements and to become certified by CPSA. CPSA
certification authorizes the user to print the CPSA registered padlock
icon, indicating the presence of required certified security features.
Going Beyond the Minimum The
Océ JetStream family was the first to integrate the Magnetic Ink
Character Recognition (MICR) feature into a full process digital ink
jet color engine as an all-in-one solution to support both high-volume
color inkjet printing and MICR applications on a single platform. As a
result, print professionals can produce convenience and full-color
checks with complete reliability, security and error recovery. The
technology won Océ the 2009 Innovator of the Year from Xplor
International.
,
a fully integrated direct marketing solutions provider, serves
sophisticated multi-channel clients in financial services, gaming,
retail, insurance, pharmaceutical, nonprofit and other industries.
Companies in these markets often have direct marketing and promotional
applications that require highly personalized check-issuance
capabilities, such as balance transfer programs, refund checks, reward
certificates and coupons.
We are always looking for ways to
improve our client offerings by providing the latest technologies,
said Chris Ryan, Direct Group Chief Operating Officer. This
certification means our clients can benefit from the peace-of-mind our
check printing security capabilities offer, especially in this time of
economic uncertainty. Right now, fraud and specifically check fraud
is high on the list of client concerns, creating more and more demand
for this type of protection.
Revolutionizing Check Printing Enhancements
like MICR printing and Océ security features give customers more ways
to leverage their investment in high speed color technology. With the
Océ JetStream system, marketing and print service providers can expand
their services to include more check-related applications. As a
variable data digital printer, the Océ JetStream system is already
positioned to handle future security features that require variable
images and content. As a further cost and security advantage, checks
can be printed only when needed, eliminating the risk of maintaining
preprinted check stock.
Abundance of Check Security Features With
its abundance of security features and operational advantages, Océ
JetStream digital printing can revolutionize the check printers
business model, said Guy Broadhurst, Vice President of New Technology
and Client Development, Production Printing Systems division, Océ North
America. Océ is committed to helping customers succeed with new
approaches to capturing revenue and growing their businesses.
The
Check Payment Systems Association (CPSA), an association of North
American check producers, sets standards for check document security.
Océ is a member of the Check Payment Security Association (CPSA), and
Océ JetStream customers may qualify for CPSA certification.
Certification means additional security features have been incorporated
into the check design, production process or materials.
CPSA security features supported by the Océ JetStream system include:
Micro printing of signature line or check borders appears as solid line when photocopied or scanned
Variable micro printing to match account numbers
Uneven laid lines that flow throughout the check document and fill in when copied or scanned
Color change from light to dark, top to bottom, or side to side throughout the check
Copy Void pantograph across face of check when photocopied
Padlock icon on check amount box meaning at least three security features are present
Faint Original Document security screen on check back drops out easily and doesnt copy or scan well
Very light Invisible Ink can be used for printing security screens, logos, artificial watermarks or other images
Security Features warning box appears on back of check
About Océ Océ
is a leading international provider of digital document management
technology and services. The companys solutions are based on Océs
advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over
internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives --
locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are
Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and
productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of display
graphics, consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Océ employs
around 23,000 people, with 2008 revenues of approximately $4.3 billion,
operates in more than 90 countries and maintains research and
manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Canada,
Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore.
Océ North America is headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional
business units in Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake
City, UT and Vancouver, BC. North American revenues represented
approximately half of Océs worldwide business in 2008, and employment
is approximately 10,000. For more information about Océ, visit . Outside the U.S., consult .
