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LEXMARK’S PERCEPTIVE SOFTWARE AND SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCH PERCEPTIVE SECURE PRINT

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Posted on July 1, 2014

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· Last updated: November 28, 2018

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Perceptive Secure Print Solution Overview

Integrated software and Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) printer solution delivers secure printing for documents, such as cheques, on an as-needed basis

News Facts

Lexmark’s Perceptive Software and Source Technologies have launched Perceptive Secure Print, an integrated software and Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) printer solution that delivers secure printing for documents, such as cheques, on an as-needed basis.

Using Blank Cheque Stock for Security

Perceptive Secure Print allows businesses to utilise blank cheque stock instead of preprinted stock, immediately eliminating many fraud enablers while also eliminating the cost of preprinted cheques. MICR laser printers print the entire cheque, including the fixed data found on preprinted stock as well the variable data (e.g. payee name, legal amount, date, etc.).

Perceptive Secure Print allows businesses to establish their process with user-defined rules around item types, issuers, requesters, reporting and post-issuance reconciliation. In addition, businesses can control secure document and check issuance within an on-demand environment.

Integration With Perceptive Content Systems

With a connector to Perceptive Content, Perceptive Secure Print enables current Perceptive Content customers to leverage their investment beyond its current functionality.

Perceptive Secure Print is designed to seamlessly fit into a customer’s current network structure and readily accepts secure file uploads from teller platforms, accounting, HR, payroll, ERP platforms and other systems.

Partnership Between Lexmark and Source Technologies

Source Technologies has been Lexmark’s exclusive MICR technology partner since Lexmark’s founding in 1991 and is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partner, delivering many generations of secure MICR print solutions utilising Lexmark technology.

Collaboration between Source Technologies and Lexmark occurs at the printer engineering phase, ensuring that development is fully optimised for the secure print application.

Supporting Quotes

“Building on Lexmark’s enduring relationship with Source Technologies, Perceptive Software is pleased to partner with this industry leader to help customers solve their unstructured information challenges by automating a traditionally manual process,” said Brian Anderson, Chief Technology Officer, Perceptive Software.

Addressing Security in Sensitive Printing

“Security continues to be a major concern when printing sensitive documents, including cheques,” said Keith Hamilton, president and CEO of Source Technologies.

“With our 25 years of industry expertise in providing innovative and secure print solutions and our long-standing partnership with Lexmark, we’re able to deliver solutions like Perceptive Secure Print ­thoughtfully designed to mitigate risk when printing negotiable documents.”

Key Takeaways

  • Perceptive Secure Print enables on‑demand MICR printing using blank check stock, reducing fraud and costs.
  • It integrates with existing systems—including teller, ERP, HR—to control issuance, reporting, and reconciliation.
  • Connector with Perceptive Content lets existing customers extend their content management investment.
  • Technology stems from Lexmark’s long‑standing OEM partnership with Source Technologies since 1991.
  • Customization includes user‑defined rules and seamless network integration for secure document issuance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perceptive Secure Print?
An integrated software and MICR laser printer solution by Lexmark and Source Technologies for secure, on‑demand document (cheque) printing on blank stock.
How does it enhance security and reduce fraud?
By printing all cheque data—including fixed and variable elements—on blank stock, it removes preprinted cheque vulnerabilities and supports audit, reconciliation and issuance rules.
Does it work with existing systems?
Yes, it accepts secure file uploads from teller platforms, accounting, HR, payroll, ERP systems and integrates via a connector to Perceptive Content.
Who are the partners behind this solution?
Lexmark’s Perceptive Software partnered with Source Technologies—its exclusive MICR OEM since 1991—to deliver optimized secure printing capabilities.

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