Are there any completely inkless fingerprinting solutions?
Truly inkless fingerprinting solutions are available, but are generally not suitable for filling out fingerprint cards, and may result in your fingerprint cards being rejected by the agency you are submitting your cards to. True inkless fingerprinting solutions come in three distinct forms: livescan, chemically treated paper, and chemically treated inking solutions. Livescan is a method used to roll and record fingerprints electronically, with the use of a computer. Livescan systems are becoming more prevalent, but the cost still ranges in the tens of thousands of dollars, and thus livescan is generally not a suitable solution for individual use. Inkless fingerprinting with the use of chemically treated paper is useful when obtaining thumbprints or individual fingerprints. A specially treated paper, in conjunction with a special inkless fingerprint solution creates a rich, dark print. However, the fingerprinting solution will ONLY develop fingerprints on the chemically treated paper. A
