Specifications

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2. Q: FPT-40 Fingerprint terminal(s) fail to communicate?
A: The following reasons could lead to faulty communications:
 COM port configuration is not correct. COM port currently
selected is not the actual COM port being used.
 The Baud rate settings between the fingerprint reader and
the PC COM port are different
 The fingerprint reader has failed to connect with the
computer.
 The fingerprint reader has connected but it is not starting up.
 The serial number of linked fingerprint reader is not correct.
 The Data line or converter (CommStik) fails to communicate.
 The PC COM port breaks down.
3. Q: Upon power up, the FPT-40 Fingerprint terminal LCD
displays incompletely; only half, sometimes jumbled, etc?
A: The possible reasons are:
 Bad motherboard in fingerprint terminal.
 Bad LCD display, seek service/repair/replacement.
4. Q: How to clear administrator from the FPT-40 terminal?
A: The following method could be used:
From the FPT-40 Fingerprint terminal clear the Administrator
privileges utilizing the "Clr Admin Pri" [clear administrator
privileges] command from the Adv Option menu. However, if you
cannot gain access to do this, you must use the "Clear Maps"
command from the Time & Attendance software. See Using the
Fingerprint Commands.
From the Fingerprint terminal follow this procedure:
Step 1. Press the MENU button.
Step 2. Enter administrator User ID.
Step 3. Press OK, and enter password or press enrolled finger.
Step 4. Select Options menu with arrow keys, and press OK.
Step 5. From Options menu select System Opt, and press OK.