Inkjet & Digital Printing
Kodak Adds Security Ink Capabilities to the VERSAMARK VL-Series Printing Systems
Monday 19. October 2009 - New ink enables placement of discreet security features on critical documents
Whether the true value of a printed piece is measured as financial, political or social, advanced efforts to protect, track and authenticate that item are critical as printers and their clients work to combat counterfeiting. Designed to reduce the fraudulent use and reproduction of counterfeit items, Kodaks new Security Ink for the KODAK VERSAMARK VL2000/2200 and VL4000/4200 Printing Systems enables printers to add unique security features invisible to the naked eye.
The Security Ink, available now worldwide, is affordable and easy to use in applications such as ballot and coupon verification, and for any transactional documents requiring validation. Transactional and commercial printers offering direct mail, transactional, loyalty and check printing will benefit from the security features made possible with the new ink.
“Security is a big issue in todays global marketplace,” said Kevin Joyce, Worldwide Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Digital Printing Solutions, Kodak. “Kodaks new Security Ink provides an affordable option for enhancing security during the printing process. From helping to ensure fair elections around the globe to reducing ticket fraud at major events, this solution adds tremendous value to the printed piece and helps our customers better serve the needs of their clients.”
Another feature of the Security Ink is the ability to track and trace via barcode readers. The invisible barcodes printed on the piece make it possible to record its use and location when it is scanned. The Security Ink is applied by the VERSAMARK VL-Series Printing Systems to documents printed on non-optically brightened papers, and is invisible under normal UV light. However, when viewed under either short wavelength (254 nm) or long wavelength (366 nm) UV light, it fluoresces the print with a whitish blue color, enabling the user to read and verify its authenticity.