Can you lift fingerprints from paper?

Technically speaking, one cannot "lift" prints from paper like any other solid object, as paper absorbs liquids that it comes into contact with. However, by applying chemicals, such as certain forms of nitrate, will make the fingerprints appear brown, which can then be scanned onto computer or copied or photographed. The real answer to this question also depends on how well the paper absorbs body fluids and the strength of the chemical applied. (for example, thermal paper can be troublesome to take prints from)