HID OCR640e Desktop

Full-Page Document Imager & eMRTD Reader
  • HID OCR640e Full-Page Desktop Reader
Overview | Specifications

The OCR640e Desktop is a full-page, multi-illumination ePassport reader. It captures ultraviolet and infrared images as well the full page of a passport in color. In a simultaneous single action, the identity document reader also decodes the machine-readable zone (MRZ) and processes RFID data – including the holder’s image – from the chip.

This OCR desktop reader automatically detects when a document with machine readable data has been presented. Additionally, it is able to compensate for out-of-position MRZ data, so that the advanced recognition engine reliably provides highly accurate and very fast document reading capability, allowing large volumes of documents and smart cards to be processed quickly and efficiently.

The full-page reader features visual feedback and can be programmed to provide audible feedback to confirm a successful read status.

Key Applications

  • Border control, immigration and law enforcement
  • Banking and mobile network operators (KYC and AML)
  • Gaming and liquor stores (age verification)
  • Document and visa issuance
  • Tax refunds and money exchange (data capture)
  • Hotel, airport and car rental check-in
  • Hajj and Umrah Travel Authorization



Key Features

  • Image Capture:
    Captures high-resolution images in multiple wavelengths – Visible, IR and UV
  • Contactless Capability:
    ISO 14443 contactless RFID reader/writer supports ICAO LDS standards including BAC, PA, AA, EAC and SAC
  • Space Saving:
    Compact design with a small footprint
  • Reads From Any Media:
    1D/2D barcodes read from smartphones, tablets, smart watches and paper documents
  • MRZ Reading:
    Reads from ICAO 9303 compliant documents including e-Passports, ID cards and visas, as well as ISO 18013 compliant driver’s licenses
  • HID OCR640e Full-Page Desktop Reader
Overview | Specifications
Reading Capabilities
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Standard OCR fonts: OCR-B
Machine readable passports (MRP): 2 lines of 44 characters to ICAO 9303
Machine readable visas (MRV): 2 lines of 44 characters, 2 lines of 36 characters to ICAO 9303
Travel documents: 2 lines of 36 characters, 3 lines of 30 characters
Imaging Active scan area: 132mm x 88mm
Illumination source: Near IR B900, UV LED’s
Resolution: 400 DPI
Image Capture: (Half-page) JPG, BMP, TIFF, PNG
Barcode Reading (Option) Linear (1D): EAN / UPC, Code 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, IATA 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128*
2D: IATA resolution 792, PDF417, Aztec, DataMatrix and QR codes*
*Full list of supported barcodes available upon request
Contactless RFID Reading (option) Interoperability: ICAO DOC 9303, LDS1.7, ISO18013 (Driver’s License), PA, AA, BAC, EAC v1.11 (CA, TA), EAC v2.0x (PACE v2, ICAO SAC, CA v2, TA v2)
Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
Supported documents: ISO 14443 type A & B auto-detecting; secure and high-speed data transmission; Mifare memory card support (Mifare ultralight, 1K, 4K cards)
App. interface: PC/SC compliant device
Contact Smart Card Reading (option) Number of ID-1 (smart card) slots: 1
Number of ID-000 (SAM) slots: 2
Compliance: ISO 7816, T=0, T=1
App. interface: PC/SC compliant device

For more detailed specifications, please download the datasheet.

  • HID OCR640e Full-Page Desktop Reader
Overview | Specifications