ZKTeco USB Fingerprint and Card Reader CR100FR
Desktop USB enrolment device combining optical fingerprint capture with 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz RFID reading. Requires a compatible host application and the appropriate biometric integration.
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Overview
The ZKTeco CR100FR combines an optical fingerprint scanner with a dual-frequency RFID reader in a desktop USB device. It is intended for enrolment tasks where an administrator needs to capture fingerprints and read contactless credentials at the same workstation. The fingerprint sensor distinguishes it from the card-only CR100, while RFID support covers both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz technologies.
The optical module captures 500 dpi images and is documented with a 300 by 400 pixel image size. These capture characteristics are relevant to the receiving biometric application, which must support the required image or template workflow. ZKTeco lists AES-256 protection for image and template transfer through the SDK; this capability depends on the SDK implementation and should not be treated as a guarantee about every host application's data storage or security.
A USB 2.0 Type-C interface connects the reader to the host. The manufacturer lists Windows, Android and macOS, with Linux support on request, and describes USB device and keyboard wedge modes for the series. A buzzer and coloured indicators help the operator check card-reading status. Choose the CR100FR when both fingerprint capture and card registration are required, then confirm the host application's integration and credential requirements. It remains an enrolment peripheral: access permissions, attendance processing and any door-control hardware must be provided by the wider system.
Applications & Use Cases
- Combined biometric and card registration: Capture a person's fingerprint and card data at an enrolment desk using host software that explicitly supports both CR100FR functions.
- Biometric application development: Integrate the optical capture module through the appropriate SDK, including its documented protected-transfer mechanism where the application implements it.
Product FAQs
Does the fingerprint sensor also write access cards?
No card-writing function is specified. CR100FR combines fingerprint capture with RFID reading.
Will it clock staff in without a computer?
It is an enrolment peripheral. A standalone attendance terminal or a suitable host-based attendance workflow is required.
Can I assume it works with an existing fingerprint database?
No. Confirm the template format, SDK and application support; a fingerprint sensor alone does not establish database interoperability.
Does USB keyboard mode provide the complete fingerprint integration?
Do not assume so. Confirm the fingerprint acquisition interface separately from the card-reading keyboard workflow.
How far away can I present a card?
The source overview mentions up to 30 mm, but its table states 0–10 mm. Actual distance depends on the credential.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | ZKTeco |
|---|---|
| Model | CR100FR |
| Standard Functions | Fingerprint Scanner (Read) + RFID (Read) |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz +125 kHz (Dual-Frequency) |
| Supported Card Type | ID card, IC card, CPU card, MF card |
| Operating System | Windows 7 / 10 / 11 ; Android; mac OS; Linux (on request) |
| Reading Time | ≤500 ms (typical) |
| Reading Distance | 0~10mm (depending on environment and transponder) |
| Communication Interface | USB 2.0 (Type-C) |
| Audio Indicator | Internal buzzer |
| LED Indicators | Red (card reading failed) Green (card reading successful) Blue (breathing blue light, standby) |
| Working Voltage | 5V |
| Operating Temperature | -10℃ - 55℃ |
| Operating Humidity | 10%-90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 112 mm × 78 mm × 21.9 mm |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, Equivalent to RoHS |
| Scanner Type | Optical |
| Sensing Area | 15.24 * 20.32 mm |
| Image Size | 300*400 pixels |
| Image Resolution | 500 dpi |
| Grayscale | 256 levels |
| Template Size | <2048 bytes |
| Data Encryption | AES-256 for image/ template transfer (via SDK) |
Downloads
Manufacturer documents and Royal Link product sheets. Check the publisher and configuration notes for each file. PDFs open in a new tab.
| Document | Type | Size | Updated / version | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDFCR100&CR100FR Datasheet 20260403ZKTeco | Datasheet | 300 KB | 2026-04-08 | Download |
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