National Anyone having problems getting acceptable fingerprints?

[PiratePast40]

Thought I would get a set of electronic fingerprints for ATF so I didn't need to keep sending in cards. Made an appointment with PrintScan at UPS and had a hard time getting acceptable prints due to the condition of my fingertips. Lots of cuts, lines, and generally worn smooth. Had to do an override on several fingers and each time, a warning popped up saying that the FBI may not accept fingerprints that have had an override. I've heard that healthcare workers, construction workers, food service workers and others that wear gloves quite often frequently have this same problem.

Someone on the forum said he doesn't believe that ATF is using the fingerprint cards for FBI background checks, but just keeps them on file in case they're needed. Because of that, I don't see it as a problem for that purpose.

Anyone else having problems getting acceptable electronic prints taken?

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[Soli]

Haven't tried recently but same here. Since discovering that machine shops and construction work did a number on my prints (who knew?) I'm always stuck with the card.

 

[titsonritz]

Give them a stool sample instead.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Give them a stool sample instead.

I think they prefer those samples in person and it is a form #2 by the way

 

[Gonzales]

Try using baby oil on your hands before scanning. Just a wee bit…
also: Finger printing tips

 

[PiratePast40]

Try using baby oil on your hands before scanning. Just a wee bit…
also: Finger printing tips

Had no idea. Thanks

 

[Stomper]

Try using baby oil on your hands before scanning. Just a wee bit…
also: Finger printing tips

Before, "scanning"….. surrrreeee!

 

[Nosferatu]

Fingerprints? I can't even get a mirror to work!

 

[Stomper]

Fingerprints? I can't even get a mirror to work!

Pro-tip- The instructions are always written backwards.

 

[Nosferatu]

Pro-tip- The instructions are always written backwards.

And they're always closer than they appear.

 

[Stomper]

And they're always closer than they appear.

 

[Richo877]

Thought I would get a set of electronic fingerprints for ATF so I didn't need to keep sending in cards. Made an appointment with PrintScan at UPS and had a hard time getting acceptable prints due to the condition of my fingertips. Lots of cuts, lines, and generally worn smooth. Had to do an override on several fingers and each time, a warning popped up saying that the FBI may not accept fingerprints that have had an override. I've heard that healthcare workers, construction workers, food service workers and others that wear gloves quite often frequently have this same problem.

Someone on the forum said he doesn't believe that ATF is using the fingerprint cards for FBI background checks, but just keeps them on file in case they're needed. Because of that, I don't see it as a problem for that purpose.

Anyone else having problems getting acceptable electronic prints taken?

I have pretty rough hands from working produce freight and had to create a pin to clock in at work since the print reader couldn't recognize me. I also had issues getting printed for my passport a while back. The only other time I needed electronic prints was for TSA over 10 years ago and didn't have any issues with that. Never been told my paper prints created any problems.

 

[Joe13]

This is a great reason why fingerprint based electronics of any kind suck - sounds great to some maybe until you get a repeat failure when you need to use them.