
Canon imageFORMULA UV Cheque Scanner
Canon imageFORMULA CR-120 UV — High-Speed UV Anti-Fraud Cheque Scanner
The UV edition of Canon's high-speed counter scanner, adding built-in ultraviolet sensors to authenticate anti-fraud logos on cheques and flag surface rubbing that may indicate tampering. It scans at the same 120 cheques a minute as the standard CR-120, cross-checks MICR and OCR results on every cheque, scans plastic ID and bank cards in colour through a dedicated slot, and prints an endorsement on the back with its built-in imprinter — all rated for 12,000 scans a day.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Built-in UV sensors for anti-fraud detection
Canon's own description says the CR-120 UV's UV sensors authenticate anti-fraud logos printed on cheques and can highlight surface rubbing that may indicate a cheque has been tampered with, at the same 120 cpm speed as the standard CR-120.
Colour ID and bank card scanning
A dedicated card slot scans plastic ID or bank cards in 24-bit colour, so a teller can verify and record a customer's identity in the same session as the cheque, without a separate card reader.
Built-in imprinter with MICR/OCR verification
Every cheque is read by both magnetic ink character recognition and OCR, cross-checked by Canon's algorithm for accuracy, and endorsed on the back by the built-in imprinter — up to five lines of 60 characters and bitmaps — in the same pass.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and may be updated or changed without prior notice. AtomOffice is not responsible for any discrepancies between the information shown here and the manufacturer's official documentation.
Need-to-Know
The CR-120 UV adds anti-fraud UV scanning to Canon's high-speed counter scanner without giving up its 120 cpm throughput.
- USB only — there is no network or Wi-Fi connection on this model. It scans to the computer it is plugged into.
- The ink cartridge for the built-in imprinter is not included with the scanner — Canon's own footnote states it is sold separately.
- Windows only. Canon publishes no macOS driver for the CR-120 UV, and its Windows driver list names Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10 (plus Server 2008 R2/2012 R2). If you run Windows 11, ask us to confirm current driver support before you order.
- The standard CR-120 (without UV sensors) scans at the same 120 cpm speed if you do not need anti-fraud UV detection — see the CR-120 page.
- The magnetic swipe reader is an optional accessory that installs into the scanner body; it is not fitted as standard.
| Model | Scan speed | Feeder capacity | Daily duty cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| imageFORMULA CR-L1 UV | 45 cpm B&W; colour not supported | 50 sheets | 3,000 scans/day |
| imageFORMULA CR-120 | 120 cpm | 150 sheets | 12,000 scans/day |
| imageFORMULA CR-120 UV (this page) | 120 cpm (UV scan mode) | 150 sheets | 12,000 scans/day |
| imageFORMULA CR-150 | 150 cpm | 150 sheets | 12,000 scans/day |
Choose the CR-120 UV for high-speed counter scanning with anti-fraud UV detection, the standard CR-120 if UV is not needed, or the CR-150 for an even higher rated speed.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Authenticates anti-fraud markings on cheques with built-in UV sensors, at the same 120 cpm speed as the standard CR-120.
- Scans plastic ID and bank cards in colour through a dedicated slot, so identity checks happen at the same station as cheque processing.
- Cross-checks MICR and OCR readings on every cheque, catching misreads a single-technology scanner would miss.
- Prints an endorsement on the back of the cheque in the same pass it scans the front, removing a manual stamping step.
Best For
Official & Recommended Options
Need a roller kit, a carrier sheet or a flatbed unit? Contact us — we can confirm what fits your scanner before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canon's own description says the built-in UV sensors authenticate anti-fraud logos printed on cheques and can highlight surface rubbing that may indicate a cheque has been tampered with, at the same 120 cpm speed as the standard CR-120.
Canon rates it at up to 120 cheques per minute in UV scan mode from a 150-sheet feeder, with a daily duty cycle of 12,000 scans — the same throughput as the standard CR-120.
Yes. The CR-120 UV has a dedicated slot for plastic ID or bank cards, scanning them in 24-bit colour so a teller can verify and record a customer's identity alongside cheque processing.
Yes. A built-in imprinter prints up to five lines of 60 characters and bitmaps on the back of each cheque as it scans, with no loss of speed.
No. Canon's own specification states that the ink cartridge for the imprinter is not included with the scanner and must be ordered separately as PG-445, PG-445XL, PG-545 or PG-545XL.
Need anti-fraud cheque scanning at counter speed?
Tell us your daily cheque volume and confirm you need UV anti-fraud detection, and we will check whether the CR-120 UV or another model in the range fits.

