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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 a unsupported fingerprint reader, he can provide support for any kind of device.