Signatures with Checkbook Security

Signature Capture


Creating a Digital Signature

To create a signature file, complete the following steps:
  1. On 8 ½ by 11 sheet of paper, draw a rectangle about inch by 3 inch to represent the size of a signature
  2. Print as many copies of the box as there are signers plus one
  3. On the first sheet, write the word “SIGNATURE” inside the box
  4. Ask each signer to sign their name within the rectangle, one signature per page
  5. Scan all images (including the first one that just said “SIGNATURE”)
  6. Crop the signatures using the same settings each time Save image files
  7. You should have several image files with the same dimensions
Adding the Signature to GP

Open the Mekorma Signature Signature Library window
(Mekorma Area Page > Setup > System > Signature Library)

Choose Import and browse to select the signature image file you wish to use on your checks and click Open

Signature files can then be assigned to one or more companies.
In the Available in Company section of the Signature Library window
check the box next to each company that the signature will be used

Threshold are optional


Click on the Signature ID look-up
Click on New at the Mekorma Signature Setup window
On the Mekorma Password and Signature Setup type in a new Signature ID

Thresholds do we need them?

When the business determines signatures will automatically be printed
based on the dollar amount of the payment

Set up threshold according to the business rules for Lower Threshold and Upper Threshold

Signature Setup and Assignment

For the When to Print: click the dropdown for Signature (1 or 2) select the appropriate option

Signatures with Checkbook