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Study of Color Laser Printer and Photocopier Class Using a Pattern Location Measurement Method.
Jiang-Chun Li1, Biao Li2, Xing-Zhou Han3
1Hubie Key Laboratory of Forensic Science, Department of Forensic science and Intelligence, Hubei University of Police, No. 99 NanNiWang Road, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430035, China.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|September 25, 2018
Summary
This study introduces a method to identify color laser printer and photocopier sources by analyzing trace code patterns. The technique accurately determines the print origin, aiding in document examination.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Document Examination
- Imaging Technology
Background:
- Color laser printers and photocopiers leave unique, often invisible, trace code patterns on documents.
- Identifying the source of these prints is crucial for forensic investigations and legal proceedings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a novel method for precisely extracting and analyzing trace code patterns.
- To accurately classify the source (specific printer or copier model) of color laser prints.
Main Methods:
- Collected 379 samples from 15 brands (129 models) of color laser printers/photocopiers.
- Developed a method to extract trace code patterns, analyzing four key characteristics: pattern-output direction relation, unit shape features, feature arrangement, and pattern arrangement.
- Conducted blind testing with Questioned Document Examiners (QDEs) and non-QDEs.
Main Results:
- The proposed method achieved approximately 96.9% accuracy for QDEs.
- Non-QDEs achieved an accuracy of 84.3% using the method.
- The technique effectively identified the class of the print source.
Conclusions:
- The developed trace code pattern analysis is an effective technique for determining the source class of color laser printer and photocopier output.
- The method offers a valuable tool for forensic document analysis, enhancing the ability to link documents to specific devices.
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