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Supported Fingerprint Readers

Below is a list of the natively supported fingerprint readers, along with their technical specifications and manufacturer's website. These readers represent more than 90% of the volume sales of fingerprint readers nowadays. If a fingerprint reader you want to use is not listed below, ask our team for a solution! We have other options for you!


Microsoft Fingerprint Reader
Microsoft Fingerprint Reader
type: optical
resolution: 512 DPI
image size: 355x390 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000 and Linux
manufacturer site

 Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader
Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader
type: optical
resolution: 512 DPI
image size: 355x390 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Linux
manufacturer site

Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader
Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader
type: optical
resolution: 512 DPI
image size: 355x390 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows XP and Linux
manufacturer site

 Biotouch / Futronic FS80
Biotouch / Futronic FS80
type: optical
resolution: 508 DPI
image size: 480x320 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.1
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Linux
manufacturer site

Nitgen Hamster I
Nitgen Hamster I
type: optical
resolution: 500 DPI
image size: 250x290 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000
manufacturer site

Nitgen Hamster II
Nitgen Hamster II
type: optical
resolution: 500 DPI
image size: 250x290 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000
manufacturer site

Certis Image Orcanthus
Certis Image Orcanthus
type: Sweeping thermal sensor FingerChip
resolution: 500 DPI
image size: 300x428 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.1
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000
manufacturer site

Crossmatch V250/V300/V300 LC/V300 LC2/V500
Crossmatch V250/V300/V300 LC/V300 LC2/V500
type: optical
resolution: 500 DPI
image size: 504x480 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 2.0
supported OS: Windows XP/2000
manufacturer site

Digital Persona U.are.U 4000/4000B
Digital Persona U.are.U 4000/4000B
type: optical
resolution: 512 DPI
image size: 355x390 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000 and Linux
manufacturer site

Geomok (Testech) Bio-I
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Testech Bio-I
type: bioluminescent
resolution: 500 DPI
image size: 288x352 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000 and Linux
manufacturer site

SecuGen Hamster FDU02
SecuGen Hamster FDU02
type: optical
resolution: 500 DPI
image size: 260x300 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.1
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000
manufacturer site

 Biotouch / Futronic FS80
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type: optical
resolution: 512 DPI
image size: 355x390 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000 and Linux
manufacturer site

Testech Nexess
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Testech Nexess
type: Testech Optical Light Emitting Sensor
resolution: 500 DPI
image size: 288x352 pixels
colors: 256 levels grayscale
connection: USB 1.1 or 2.0
supported OS: Windows Vista/XP/2003/2000 and Linux
manufacturer site
Fingerprint SDK can also receive fingerprint image from an image file. Thus, if the programmer can extract the image from an unsupported fingerprint reader, he can provide support for any kind of device.