Light Fingerprints

Light Fingerprints

• Poor ridge detail with points of slightly better ridge detail

• Full print visible most of the time

• Light with poor contrast throughout most of print

• If scored at all, usually , , or

Example:

Potential Causes and Solutions: 

Fingers Too Dry

1. The use moisturizer (lotion) will typically solve this issue, if no moisturizer is available rub your forehead or neck to moisten their fingers with skin oils

Too Little Pressure Applied

1. Increase the amount of pressure applied to the scanner

If the above suggestions do not improve fingerprint quality, please utilize the chat option on our website to speak to one of our identity experts. We will be able to remotely connect to the fingerprinting kiosk and walk you through further options to submit your fingerprints.