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Some impressions smudged, ridge characteristics not
distinct
Cause:
Solutions:
Finger allowed to slip or twist during printing, or excessive perspiration on
finger, or excessively dry fingers or worn ridge structure from work (e.g.,
masonry, carpentry, etc.) or physiological conditions (e.g., low level of
perspiration).
To prevent slipping or twisting, always maintain control of the finger and
hand of the individual being fingerprinted. Individual should try to relax and
not attempt to help in the inking and rolling process.
Remove excess perspiration from each finger immediately prior to inking;
dry, ink and print one finger at a time.
Consider using a drying agent (e.g., alcohol) to temporarily slow the rate of
perspiration.
For excessively dry fingers consider using a softening or moisturizing agent
such as hand lotion or oil.
Hands have been reversed
Cause: Inattention to printing.
Solutions:
Ink and print one finger at a time; do not ink several fingers and then print
them. Develop and follow a set printing routine of inking and rolling digits in
ascending order: digit #1 first, followed by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Do
not allow yourself to get distracted.
An easy way to spot prints that are out of sequence is to compare the
sequence or order of the rolled prints with the order of the plain impressions
at the bottom of the card.
Live scan devices have quality assurance settings that validate finger
sequencing against the plain impressions. This function also ensures that the
fingers are in the proper positions and should never be disabled.
One or more fingers printed twice
Cause: Inattention to printing.
Solutions:
Ink and print one finger at a time; do not ink several fingers and then print
them. Develop and follow a set printing routine of inking and rolling digits in
ascending order: digit #1 first, followed by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Do
not allow yourself to get distracted.
An easy way to spot prints that are out of sequence is to compare the
sequence or order of the rolled prints with the order of the plain impressions
at the bottom of the card.
Live scan devices have quality assurance settings that validate finger
sequencing against the plain impressions. This function also ensures that the
fingers are in the proper positions and should never be disabled.
Plain impression inadequate, complete roll necessary
Cause: Failure to take rolled impressions of all ten fingers.
Solution:
Complete entire fingerprint card to ensure timely, accurate and proper handling
at both the State and Federal levels. Complete rolled fingerprints are needed to
ensure a quality data base within the States AFIS and to allow for proper search
of both tenprints and latents.
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