The HID Guardian 200 Fingerprint Scanner is a compact, high-performance biometric capture device designed for organizations that need reliable fingerprint enrollment, identity verification, and background-check processing.

Built for demanding, high-volume identity environments, the Guardian 200 captures both flat and rolled fingerprints with speed, accuracy, and consistency. Its intelligent capture features help reduce operator error, improve image quality, and support a smoother enrollment experience for both staff and users.

The Guardian 200 is designed to capture high-quality fingerprint images regardless of skin tone, moisture level, or dryness. That means there is no need to recalibrate the device or prepare the user’s hands before capture. HID’s patented capture technologies, including FlexFlats, FlexRolls, and Auto Capture, help guide the process and improve image consistency.

The device also includes easy-to-understand illuminated pictograms that help guide users during supervised or partially supervised fingerprint capture. This makes the Guardian 200 a strong fit for environments where accuracy, speed, and ease of use are all important.

Common applications include border control, national ID programs, background checks, customer enrollment, law enforcement, government identity programs, and other high-volume biometric capture environments.

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High-quality fingerprint capture
Captures clear fingerprint images from wet or dry fingers without requiring recalibration or hand preparation.

Fast automatic capture
Auto Capture helps ensure quick, high-quality fingerprint image capture and reduces the need for repeated scans.

Flat and rolled fingerprint support
Supports both flat fingerprint capture and rolled fingerprint capture for enrollment and identity applications.

<strong">Intuitive user guidance
Illuminated pictograms provide simple visual instructions for users and operators.

Compact desktop design
The small footprint makes it easy to deploy in enrollment stations, ID offices, government facilities, and controlled processing environments.

Designed for high-volume identity programs
Ideal for applications where many users must be processed quickly and accurately.

Certified image quality
Includes FBI Appendix F certification for image quality.

Optional fake finger detection
Optional liveness / fake finger detection is available for added biometric security.

Product Name: HID Guardian 200
Display / User Guidance: Illuminated pictograms
Image Resolution: 500 dpi Image Grayscale: 8-bit, 256 grayscale levels
Scanner Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 6.1"
Scanner Dimensions Metric: 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.49 cm
Capture Area: 3.2" x 3.3"
Capture Area Metric: 8.13 cm x 8.38 cm
Scanner Weight: 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F / 0°C to 50°C|
Power Supply: USB
Ingress Protection: IP54
Operating Systems: Windows XP 32-bit; Windows 7, 8.1, and 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
Certifications: FBI Appendix F, UL, CE, RoHS, GS
Device Interface: High-speed USB 2.0
Device Security: Accepts security cable
Fingerprint Capture Modes: Flats and Rolls
Capture Features: Auto Capture, FlexFlats, FlexRolls, wet or dry finger capture without hand preparation or device recalibration
Image Quality Certification: FBI Appendix F for scanner and tenprint identification
Optional Components: Fake finger detection, mounting bracket, cleaning kit, silicone pad
Security Feature: Optional fake finger detection
Optional Software: HID Crossmatch L Scan Master
SDK: HID Crossmatch L Scan Essentials 7.5 or later

The HID Guardian 200 is a strong fit for:

• Government ID programs
• Border control
• National identity programs
• Background checks
• Law enforcement enrollment
• Customer enrollment
• Civil ID applications
• Secure facility access enrollment
• High-volume identity verification
• Biometric data capture workstations

What is the HID Guardian 200?

The HID Guardian 200 is a compact biometric fingerprint scanner used to capture high-quality flat and rolled fingerprint images for enrollment, identity verification, background checks, and government ID programs.

Can the HID Guardian 200 capture wet or dry fingerprints?

Yes. The HID Guardian 200 is designed to capture fingerprint images from wet or dry fingers without requiring hand preparation, recalibration, or repeated setup.

What types of fingerprints can the HID Guardian 200 capture?

The Guardian 200 supports both flat fingerprint capture and rolled fingerprint capture, making it suitable for enrollment and tenprint identification workflows.

Is the HID Guardian 200 FBI certified?

Yes. The HID Guardian 200 includes FBI Appendix F image-quality certification, according to the HID product datasheet.

What is the image resolution of the HID Guardian 200?

The HID Guardian 200 captures fingerprint images at 500 dpi with 8-bit, 256-level grayscale image quality.

What applications is the HID Guardian 200 used for?

The HID Guardian 200 is commonly used for border control, national ID programs, background checks, customer enrollment, law enforcement, and other high-volume biometric identity applications.

Does the HID Guardian 200 include user guidance?

Yes. The device includes illuminated pictograms that guide users during supervised or partially supervised fingerprint capture.

Does the HID Guardian 200 support fake finger detection?

Fake finger detection is available as an optional security feature.