Known Prints (Tenprints)

Tenprints also known as “known prints” because the identity of the source is known.

Tenprints are a complete set of fingerprints taken from an individual and collected on a single sheet, as the name suggests.

putting of fingerprint on a document

Traditionally, a thin coat of ink was applied to the tips of the fingers before rolling them across a card.

close up photo of putting of fingerprint on paper

Then roll the finger on fingerprint card.

But in recent years these are no longer popular as electronic ‘Livescan’ gadgets have become increasingly popular.

Image: John Dillinger’s fingerprint card.
FBI Media: https://multimedia.fbi.gov/item?type=image&id=1474
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