1. Fingerprinting Process of recording or inking the fingers on a fingerprint card in its respective order with light pressure by rolled or plain methods for future reference.

2. Methods of Fingerprinting Plain of Fixed Impression  Simultaneously printing the four fingers and then the thumbs of the hands without rolling  For comparison with the rolled impression Rolled Impression  Rolling the fingers from side to side in order to obtain all available details for classification  Rolling should be 180 degrees from awkward position to easy position

3. Basic Materials for Fingerprinting Inking plate Fingerprint roller Fingerprint ink Fingerprint card  8x8 inches Card holder Fingerprint stand

4. Special Apparatuses and Materials for Fingerprinting Spatula Curved card holder Hypodermic syringe Tissue builder Strip fingerprint card