In general, bank drafts are signed by two authorized officers of the bank. One of the two signatures is often described on the instrument as "counter signature". . Where an instrument is for a small sum, internal regulations may be satisfied with merely one signature .
Printing your checks on regular paper is technically possible, but it's not recommended for several reasons. To prevent fraud, different security measures, such as microprinting and watermarks, are included on standard check stock paper. Regular paper lacks these features, making your checks more liable to fraud.