Forensics Analysis of Typewriter and Typewritten Documents

Abstract

This article reviews the forensic examination of the typewriter and typewritten documents. The main
purpose of examination is to identify the source or origin of the typewritten documents or the link
between two typescripts that can be vital to a court of law. Immense application of the typewriter
increased the production of fraudulent documents for deceit. Typewritten documents are examined
using scientific methods based on class and individual characteristics. These are physical and chemical
methods of observation and comparison.