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Page 1 Follow these instructions to ensure that the product is functioning properly. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. For further details, please visit our Company’s website www.zkteco.com. P a g e Copyright©2020 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 2 User Manual Copyright © 2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Without the prior written consent of ZKTeco, no portion of this manual can be copied or forwarded in any way or form. All parts of this manual belong to ZKTeco and its subsidiaries (hereinafter the "Company"...
Page 3 The entire risk as to the results and performance obtained from using the information is assumed by the user. ZKTeco in no event shall be liable to the user or any third party for any incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or exemplary damages, including,...
Page 4 ZKTeco shall in no way be responsible (i) in case the machine/unit/ equipment malfunctions due to any non-compliance of the instructions contained in this manual (ii) in case of operation of the machine/unit/...
Page 5 User Manual About the Company ZKTeco is one of the world’s largest manufacturer of RFID and Biometric (Fingerprint, Facial, Finger-vein) readers. Product offerings include Access Control readers and panels, Near & Far-range Facial Recognition Cameras, Elevator/floor access controllers, Turnstiles, License Plate Recognition (LPR) gate controllers and Consumer products including battery-operated fingerprint and face-reader Door Locks.
Page 6 The information which is significant. Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes. The statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary example. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
ERVER ETTING 6 SYSTEM SETTINGS ..................38 6.1 D .......................... 38 ATE AND 6.2 A ......................40 TTENDANCE ETTINGS 6.3 F ......................41 INGERPRINT ARAMETERS 6.4 V ......................... 42 OICE ETTINGS P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 8 EVICE 12.3 R ...............62 EGISTER ERIFICATION ODE ON THE 12.3.1 REGISTER PASSWORD.......................63 12.3.2 REGISTER CARD ...........................64 12.3.3 REGISTER FINGERPRINT ......................66 PRIVACY POLICY ....................69 ECO-FRIENDLY OPERATION ................71 P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 9: Data Security Statement
User Manual Data Security Statement ZKTeco, as a smart product supplier, may also need to know and collect some of your personal information to better assist you in using ZKTeco's goods and services, and will treat your privacy carefully by developing a Privacy Policy.
Page 10 10. Lightning - Can install external lightning conductors to protect against electrical storms. It stops power-ups destroying the system. 11. The devices should be installed in areas with limited access. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 11: Instruction For Use
Wi-Fi setting shortcut screen as shown below: After connecting to Wi-Fi, it will enter the QR code scanning interface, as shown in the figure below. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 12 The connection between device and ADMS server is successful. ADMS Server The connection between device and ADMS server is failed. The Wi-Fi connection is normal. Wi-Fi Signal The Wi-Fi connection fails. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 13: Verification Modes
The score for each enrolment will be displayed. Make sure that the score is  high enough for proper enrolment and authentication. Place the finger consecutively until the success message appears. An illustration  is given below: P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 14 If the fingerprint matches with the saved template, the verification is successful. If the verification is successful, the success message will be displayed as shown below: If the verification failed, the message will be displayed as shown below: P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 15 1:1 verification mode. Press the number keys on the device keypad to enter 1:1 fingerprint verification mode. Input the user ID and press M/OK. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 16: Card Number Verification
1: N Card Verification Mode  The device compares the card number in the card induction area with all the card number data registered in the device. The following is the card verification P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 17 User ID registered in the device. Press the number keys on the device keypad to enter 1:1 card verification mode. Input the user ID and press M/OK. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 18 Select the icon to enter the card verification mode. Place the card in the collection area for verification. Verification is successful: Verification is failed: P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 19: Password Verification
If the user has registered fingerprint template and card in addition to password, and the verification method is set to Password/Fingerprint/Card verification, the following screen will appear. Select the icon to enter password verification mode. Input the password and press M/OK. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 20: Text Input Operation
Press < to delete the entry. Press ESC to exit the input method. Description of entry of English letters and symbols. For example, enter the password: key@M1 P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 22: Wi-Fi Connection
The device will search for available Wi-Fi within the network range. Select the available Wi-Fi from the list, you will enter the password interface, enter the password and press M/OK to connect. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 23 3 Binding the Device. Situation 2: If you have bound the device and entered the Welcome screen, refer to the following steps to connect to the Wi-Fi. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 24 And the device will search for available Wi-Fi within the network range. Select the available Wi-Fi from the list, you will enter the password interface, enter the password and press M/OK to connect. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 26: Binding The Device
Download the ZKBio Zlink App  Search for the "ZKBio Zlink" App in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Or scan the QR code below to install the app. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 27: Login To The App
Access the ZKBio Zlink App and click on [Device] to enter the My Device interface. Then click + icon in the upper right corner and click [Add Device]. Click [Time Attendance] > [M1] to enter the Add Device interface. Click icon to scan the QR code on the device. The serial number of the device will be displayed in the bar.
Page 28 Or click the M/OK button on the keyboard to enter the Main Menu, click [Sys. Info.] > [Device Info] > [Serial No.] to check the serial number. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 29: Binding Device Via The Zkbio Zlink Web
Please open the recommended browser and enter the address to access the ZKBio Zlink Web: http://zlink.minervaiot.com. Enter your Email ID and password on the login screen and click [Sign In] to login. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 30: Add Device On The Web
[Device] to enter the device setting interface. Or click [Device] in column Quick Access on the home page to enter the device setting interface. Then click [Add Device] to enter the Add Device interface. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 31 If the device is successfully added, it will be displayed in the device list of the device management interface (Note that there is a short delay in the device, wait a few moments or refresh the device status from ‘Offline’ to ‘Online’ status). P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 33: Main Menu
To automatically test whether each module functions properly, including the LCD screen, audio, keyboard, fingerprint sensor and Autotest real-time clock. To view data capacity, device and firmware information and System Info privacy policy of the device. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 34: User Management
Note: Only basic information of all users can be viewed here, for editing, you need to operate on ZKBio Zlink APP or ZKBio Zlink Web. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 35: Communication Settings
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) and establishes a wireless network environment. When the device is on the initial interface, press M/OK button > [Comm.] > [Wi-Fi setting] to configure the Wi-Fi settings. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 36 When the Wi-Fi is connected successfully, the initial interface will display  the Wi-Fi logo. Add Wi-Fi Network Manually  The Wi-Fi can also be added manually if the required Wi-Fi does not show on the list. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 37 The default Gateway address is 0.0.0.0. Can be modified Gateway according to the network availability. The default DNS address is 0.0.0.0. It can be modified according to the network availability. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 38: Cloud Server Setting
When the device is on the initial interface, press M/OK button > [Comm.] > [Cloud Server Setting] to view the cloud server address. Function Description: Menu Descriptions The default is: https://dc.minervalot.com Server Address P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 39: System Settings
Press M/OK button > [System] > [Date/Time] to set the date and time. If users need to set the date and time manually, select Set Data and Set  Time to set the date and time, then press M/OK to save. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 40 Note: For example, the user sets the time of the device (18:35 on March 15, 2023) to 18:30 on January 1, 2024. After restoring the factory settings, the time of the equipment will remain 18:30 on January 1, 2024. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 41: Attendance Settings
Users may disable the function or set a valid value between 1 and 9999. The time length of the message of successful verification Authentication displays. Timeout(s) Valid value: 1~9 seconds. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 42: Fingerprint Parameters
Under 1:N verification method, the verification will only be successful when the similarity between the acquired 1:N Threshold Value fingerprint data and the fingerprint templates enrolled in the device is greater than the set value. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 43: Voice Settings
None: not to display the fingerprint image. 6.4Voice Settings When the device is on the initial interface, press M/OK button > [System] > [Voice] to configure the voice settings. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 44: Auto Switch Settings
Adjust the volume of the device which can be set between Volume 0 to 100. 6.5Auto Switch Settings When the device is on the initial interface, press M/OK button > [System] > [Auto Switch] to enter the setting interface. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 45: Usb Settings
[USB] to enter the USB setting interface. Function Description: Menu Descriptions When turned on, the device enters developer mode, at Developer which time the USB upgrade function is disabled. Mode P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 46: Update Firmware Online
(If the security setting function is turned off, the risk warning will not be displayed when the online update is turned on). P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 47 If the query fails, the interface will prompt "Query failed".  If the firmware version of the device is latest, it will prompt that the  current firmware version is already the latest. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 48: Factory Reset
(This function does not clear registered user data). Select [Reset Opts.] on the System interface and then press M/OK to restore the default factory settings. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 49: Data Management
[Delete Attlog] to delete the specified Attendance log. Select [Delete Attlog] in the data management interface, and in the pop-up confirmation interface, click M/OK to delete all attendance records. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 50: Record
Enter the user ID to be searched and click M/OK. If you want to search for logs of all users, click M/OK without entering any user ID. Select the time range in which the logs need to be searched. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 51 User Manual Once the log search succeeds. Select the login highlighted in green to view its details. The below figure shows the details of the selected log. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 52: Autotest
Press any key on the Keyboard Test interface to check whether the pressed key matches the Test Keyboard key displayed on screen. The keys are dark-gray being before pressed, and turn blue after pressed. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 53 To test the RTC. The device tests whether the clock works normally and accurately with a stopwatch. Tap the screen Test Clock RTC to start counting and press it again to stop counting. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 54: System Information
Displays the device's name, serial number, MAC address, Device Info fingerprint algorithm, platform information and vendor. Firmware Info Displays the firmware versionof the device. Displays the contents of the privacy policy. Privacy Policy P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 55: Operation On The Zkbio Zlink App
Click [Confirm] to confirm and exit. Then the person will receive an activation email. After the person activating the account, the person will be activated. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 56: Manage And Add Person In Device
Select the persons and click [Confirm] to add them to the device. Click [Confirm] in the pop-up confirmation window. After completion, the personnel will be added to the attendance person list, and you can click [Edit] to edit and modify. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 57: Register Verification Mode On The App
In the bottom menu of App, click [Contacts] > [Organization]. Click [Add Person] to enter the credential management interface. In the credential management screen, select the personnel for whom you P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 58: Register Card
The interface will pop up a prompt, and at the same time the device will display the Enroll Card Number interface. Place the card in the swipe area, P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 59: Register Fingerprint
In the bottom menu of App, click [Contacts] > [Organization] > [Credential]. In the credential management screen, select the personnel for whom you want to register a fingerprint. Then click on the icon. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 60 According to the prompts, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor and press 3 times. When the interface prompts “Enrolled successfully”, it means the fingerprint registration is successful. Just follow the prompts when finished. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 61: Operation On The Zkbio Zlink Web
[Organization] > [Person] > [Add] to add a new person. Enter the basic information of the person and click [Save]. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 62: Manage And Add Person To Device
[Attendance Person] from the pop-up menu to enter the setting interface. Tick the person in the pop-up window and click [OK] to add the person to the device. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 63: Register Verification Mode On The Web
[Credential] to enter the credentials setting interface. Select the person and click [Details] that follows, tick Agreement and click Fingerprint/Card/PIN Code to remotely register the personnel biometric verification mode. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 64: Register Password
Register Password Select the person whose password you want to enroll and click [PIN Code]. Set the password in the pop-up prompt window, and then click [Confirm] to confirm. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 65: Register Card
Select the registration device, the device will display the Enroll Card Number interface. Place the card in the swipe area, when the display shows green √, it means the card is successfully registered. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 66 Sucess”, it means the card is successfully registered. If you select Manually Enter Card Number, just enter your card number directly into the registration window that pops up and click [Confirm] to finish. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 67: Register Fingerprint
User Manual 12.3.3 Register Fingerprint Click [Fingerprint] in the Details page. Choose the hand and finger to be enrolled in the pop-up prompt window. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 68 According to the prompts, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor and press 3 times. When the interface prompts“Enrolled Success”, it means the fingerprint registration is successful. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 70: Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Notice: To help you better use the products and services of ZKTeco (hereinafter referred as “we”, “our”, or “us”) a smart service provider, we consistently collect your personal information. Since we understand the importance of your personal information, we took your privacy sincerely and we have formulated this privacy policy to protect your personal information.
Page 72: Eco-Friendly Operation
Note: 80% of this product’s components are manufactured using non-toxic and eco-friendly materials. The components which contain toxins or harmful elements are included due to the current economic or technical limitations which prevent their replacement with non-toxic materials or elements. P a g e Copyright©2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 74 ZKTeco Industrial Park, No. 32, Industrial Road, Tangxia Town, Dongguan, China. Phone : +86 769 - 82109991 : +86 755 - 89602394 www.zkteco.com Copyright © 2025 ZKTECO CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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