MSO Fingerprint scanners Installation Guide
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October 2021
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14. ANNEX 1
– FINGERPRINT POSITIONING
MSO biometric performance is increased when the finger is optimally positioned.
Common non-optimal finger positioning is illustrated below, followed by an illustration of
best finger placement.
Fingerprint Placement
Fingerprint Orientation
Fingerprint Inclination
Fingerprint Rotation
Figure 12: Finger placement recommendations
Other recommendations for acquiring a quality finger image:
Fingers should neither be too moist nor extremely dry,
Exert firm, but not excessive, finger pressure on the surface of the sensor,
Once a finger is placed on the sensor keep the finger still until advised to move or
remove the finger from the sensor.