ABSTRACT
Inked prints can be considered a general term to describe prints of friction skin that are purposely made by any appropriate technique and for any purpose. While it is generally true that such prints could be more descriptively called known or exemplar prints, it does happen on occasion that such prints constitute the unknown or questioned print, the identity of the donor of which is to be sought. Prints of the living are usually made quite easily. This is generally accomplished by applying a thin coat of ink to the friction ridges of the finger or palm and then pressing it on a piece of paper. It is recommended that the direction of the roll of the digit be toward the body for the thumbs and away from the body for the fingers. Palm prints are prepared in a manner similar to that for fingerprints.
