Xerox Develops New Way to Print Invisible Ink

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scott3778 writes "Xerox said on Wednesday that its scientists have perfected a new method for printing hidden fluorescent wording using standard digital printing equipment. According to the company, the discovery paves the way for customers and businesses alike to add an additional layer of security to commonly printed materials such as checks, tickets, coupons, and other high-value documents. The hidden fluorescent words and letters show up only under ultraviolet light, said Reiner Eschbach, a research fellow in the Xerox Innovation Group, and the co-inventor of the patented process. What's more, the method for printing them doesn't require the use of special fluorescent inks."Read more of this story at Slashdot.




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The concealed neon thoughts and characters appear only under sun lamination, said Reiner Eschbach, a research other in the Xerox Creativity Team, and the co-inventor of the complex procedure.