ZKTeco U300-C Fingerprint Time Attendance Terminal in Dubai, UAE
A standalone biometric attendance terminal for organizations that want fast fingerprint verification, local record storage, and practical network or USB-based attendance data transfer.
The U300-C is aimed at offices, retail sites, workshops, education facilities, clinics, warehouses, and other workplaces that need a dedicated clocking point. Its buying decision is less about headline capacity alone and more about matching employee count, software workflow, connection method, optional card functions, and reporting requirements to the actual deployment.
What should procurement teams know first?
The model is a dedicated fingerprint attendance terminal rather than a general-purpose access-control panel. Capacity is fixed at the verified values below, while card verification, web features, ADMS, printer support, photo ID, external bell support, and multiple verification modes are optional and should be confirmed before ordering.
A practical attendance point for everyday workforce clocking
The ZKTeco U300-C is built for organizations that want employees to identify themselves at a fixed terminal and create reliable time-attendance records without keeping a desktop computer permanently beside the device. The terminal stores fingerprint templates and transaction data locally, presents a color graphical interface, and can move attendance information through network or USB-based workflows. That combination makes it useful where a business wants a straightforward biometric clocking station without moving immediately to a more complex enterprise access-control platform.
For a buyer, the most important starting point is scale. ZKTeco specifies a fingerprint capacity of 3,000 and a record capacity of 100,000. Those figures make the unit a sensible candidate for small and medium workplaces and for individual sites inside larger organizations, provided the employee population, clocking frequency, retention approach, and data-download routine fit within the stated limits. A busy environment that generates many clocking events every day should plan how often records are synchronized or exported rather than treating the local transaction capacity as unlimited archive storage.
The terminal also fits businesses that already use, or plan to use, supported ZKTeco attendance software. Current manufacturer information lists ZKBio Time.Net and ZKBio Time, while official datasheet material also references ZKTime.Net 3.0. Software version, licensing model, database location, reporting workflow, and compatibility with an existing HR or payroll process should therefore be checked as part of the purchase. Buyers should not assume that every historical software package, third-party payroll connector, or cloud workflow is automatically included with the hardware.
For UAE deployments, FourTeck can help translate the requirement into a purchasing checklist: number of employees, number of sites, required verification methods, network availability at the mounting point, USB-only fallback needs, reporting expectations, optional card technology, external bell or printer requirements, quantity, and delivery location. This review is especially useful when a customer is replacing an older attendance terminal and wants to preserve a familiar workflow while avoiding a mismatch between new hardware and existing attendance software.
Why this terminal can simplify attendance operations
Its value comes from combining biometric identity, local transaction storage, quick verification, and manageable data-transfer options in one compact workplace device.
Fingerprint verification ties clocking to the employee
Biometric verification helps an organization reduce dependence on manually entered names, paper sign-in sheets, or a shared physical token as the only proof of attendance. The business benefit is a more structured record of who presented a fingerprint at the terminal and when the event was logged. This is particularly useful for environments with shift starts, fixed office hours, workshop attendance, or recurring clock-in and clock-out events.
Fast matching helps reduce queues at shift changes
ZKTeco rates fingerprint verification at no more than 0.5 seconds. Real-world throughput still depends on enrollment quality, user behavior, and the number of people arriving at once, but a fast terminal response is useful when staff clock in around the same start time. Buyers with large shift groups should still consider doorway width, terminal placement, and whether one device is enough for the peak arrival window.
Local record storage
Up to 100,000 attendance records can remain on the device before the organization must consider capacity management. This gives a site useful operational independence, but it should still be paired with a regular synchronization or export process.
Flexible data handling
TCP/IP networking supports connected attendance workflows, while USB host/client capability can provide practical data movement where network connectivity is unavailable or restricted. Confirm the exact USB implementation required for the chosen deployment.
Optional verification choices
Manufacturer documentation lists optional ID, IC, and HID card support together with multiple verification modes. This gives buyers room to plan mixed authentication requirements, but the exact card reader option must be confirmed before purchase.
Attendance-oriented software support
Support for ZKBio Time.Net and ZKBio Time provides a defined path from terminal events to attendance management. Buyers should still verify version, licensing, database, reporting, and integration expectations before committing to the deployment.
The strongest reasons to shortlist the U300-C
This model is best understood as a focused attendance appliance: it verifies fingerprints, keeps a substantial local record history, presents a color interface, and gives businesses practical methods for transferring data. It is not a substitute for a full HR platform, payroll engine, or multi-door access-control architecture, so a good deployment starts by keeping the role of the terminal clear.
The current global ZKTeco product information confirms a 2.8-inch screen, 3,000 fingerprint capacity, 100,000 record capacity, DC 5V 0.8A power, operating temperature from 0°C to 45°C, and verification speed of 0.5 seconds or less. It also lists optional ID, IC, HID, webserver, photo ID, ADMS, external bell, printer, and multiple verification modes. Those options can materially change what the device can do in a project, so they should be treated as selectable or configuration-dependent rather than standard on every unit.
Another useful feature is data backup and retrieval support described by ZKTeco. For buyers, that is a reminder to include backup procedures in the attendance process rather than relying only on the terminal as the permanent record repository. The business system should define who exports data, where it is stored, how often records are synchronized, and how attendance corrections are governed.
Verified U300-C specification reference
The table below combines current ZKTeco global product information with official datasheet details where the current page is less specific. Optional functions should be confirmed on the exact unit being quoted.
| Specification | Details | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / Model | ZKTeco U300-C | Classic Series time attendance terminal |
| Fingerprint capacity | 3,000 | Confirm employee count and enrollment policy |
| Record capacity | 100,000 | Plan export/sync frequency |
| Card capacity | 10,000 optional in official datasheet | Depends on selected card option |
| Display | 2.8-inch screen | Current global specification |
| Communication | TCP/IP; USB host/client support stated by ZKTeco | Confirm required connection method |
| Standard functions | SMS, Workcode, DST, Schedule Bell, Self-Service Query, Automatic Status Switch, T9 Input, 9-digit User ID | From official datasheet |
| Optional functions | ID / IC / HID, Webserver, Photo ID, ADMS, External Bell and Printer, Multiple Verify Modes | Configuration dependent |
| Supported software | ZKBio Time.Net, ZKBio Time; official datasheet also lists ZKTime.Net 3.0 | Check version and licensing |
| Verification speed | ≤ 0.5 sec | Manufacturer rating |
| Power | DC 5V 0.8A | Plan a suitable power point and cable route |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 45°C | Use within appropriate indoor conditions |
| Operating humidity | 20% to 80% | Avoid unsuitable environmental exposure |
| Dimensions | 181.6 × 126 × 49 mm | Official datasheet value |
| Gross weight | 1.2 kg | Manufacturer specification |
Configuration choice should begin with the verification method and software path. If fingerprint-only attendance is sufficient, the base workflow may be straightforward. If the organization wants employees to use cards, photo ID, ADMS, an external bell, printer output, webserver functions, or mixed verification modes, those requirements should be written into the request because they are optional rather than universal. The second decision is data movement: a fixed network connection can support routine synchronization, while USB-based workflows may be valuable at sites without reliable network access. Finally, check the physical installation environment, power availability, and the reporting system that will consume the attendance data. A technically compatible terminal can still create an operational problem if the buyer has not planned enrollment, user administration, backups, report ownership, and the process for handling missed or disputed clocking events.
Five questions that determine whether this model fits
The best purchase decision comes from matching the attendance workflow, not from selecting only by model name. Confirm the questions below before asking for a final quote.
How many employees will enroll?
The verified fingerprint capacity is 3,000. Count active users, planned growth, contractors, temporary staff, and any duplicate enrollment policy. If one employee stores more than one fingerprint, confirm how your chosen software and enrollment practice will manage templates.
How will data reach attendance software?
Plan whether the terminal will use TCP/IP, USB, or a supported service such as ADMS when that option is selected. A networked device also needs IP planning, access to the appropriate server or service, and a clear responsibility for synchronization.
Do you need cards as well as fingerprints?
ID, IC, and HID card capabilities are listed as optional. If the workplace has staff who cannot reliably enroll fingerprints, or a policy requires alternate credentials, specify the card technology and verification method before purchase.
Where will the terminal be installed?
The manufacturer lists a 0°C to 45°C operating range and 20% to 80% humidity. Buyers should choose an indoor mounting point with suitable power, a stable surface, practical employee flow, and protected network cabling where Ethernet is used.
What happens after the clocking event?
Define who reviews attendance, how corrections are authorized, whether reports feed payroll, how backups are handled, and how often records are exported. The terminal records events; the business still needs a controlled attendance process around those records.
For a useful FourTeck quote, share the employee count, number of terminals, fingerprint-only or card requirement, software preference, network availability, optional functions, delivery location, target deployment date, and whether installation or configuration assistance is required.
Where the U300-C makes practical sense
The terminal is most suitable where a workplace needs a fixed, repeatable attendance checkpoint and a manageable route for moving clocking data into reporting software.
Office and administrative teams
For a conventional office with fixed working hours, the terminal can serve as a visible clock-in point near the staff entrance. Fingerprint verification reduces reliance on paper sign-in sheets, while network synchronization can help an administrator collect attendance without visiting the terminal every day. The office should still define how remote work, business travel, late approvals, leave, and manual corrections are handled outside the device.
Retail and service locations
Shops, showrooms, salons, and service centers often have shift-based staff and a clear back-office entry area. The U300-C can provide a dedicated attendance point, provided employee volume and clocking peaks remain practical for the number of terminals deployed.
Warehouses and workshops
A warehouse office, workshop reception, or staff entrance can use biometric attendance to record shift changes. The device should be mounted in a protected indoor location within the specified environmental range rather than exposed directly to weather, dust, or extreme heat.
Schools and training centers
The device can support staff attendance in education environments where the requirement is employee clocking rather than student identity management. Buyers should confirm reporting, privacy policy, enrollment administration, and whether central software needs to serve more than one campus.
Clinics and professional practices
Clinics, laboratories, and professional offices can use a compact biometric terminal for employee attendance while keeping the system separate from clinical or customer-facing applications. Network segmentation and administrator access should follow the organization’s IT policy.
Branch offices
A business with several branches may consider one device at each site, but multi-site management depends on software architecture and connectivity. Before ordering several units, confirm how all branches will synchronize, how administrators will manage users, and how consolidated reports will be produced.
U300-C Fingerprint Capacity and Verification Speed
The terminal stores up to 3,000 fingerprint templates and is rated for verification in 0.5 seconds or less. Those numbers matter because attendance devices are judged at the busiest moment of the day: the few minutes when many employees arrive or leave together. A fast match can shorten each interaction, while sufficient enrollment capacity gives the site room to register its active workforce.
Capacity should not be read as an automatic recommendation for a 3,000-person entrance. A workplace with hundreds of staff arriving in one narrow window may need multiple terminals simply for human flow, even if one terminal can technically store all users. The right device count depends on shift size, acceptable queue time, entrance layout, whether staff clock both in and out, and whether additional verification steps are used.
Enrollment quality is also important. Fingerprints should be registered carefully, users should be shown how to place a finger consistently, and the organization should have an alternate process for people whose fingerprints are difficult to capture. Optional card verification may be relevant in those cases, but it must be selected as part of the correct configuration.
U300-C Network, USB and Attendance Data Workflow
A time attendance terminal is only useful when its events can move into an administrative workflow. ZKTeco describes TCP/IP networking and USB-host/client capability for the U300-C, giving buyers two practical directions: routine connected transfer over the network or USB-based handling where a network path is unavailable or not preferred.
The commercial decision is therefore not simply “network or USB.” Buyers should identify where the attendance database will live, who administers it, whether the terminal can reach that system through the current network, what firewall or VLAN rules apply, how a disconnected site should operate, and how records will be backed up. Organizations replacing an older terminal should also verify that the new model can fit the existing attendance process instead of assuming that hardware from the same brand will use exactly the same software stack.
U300-C Optional Functions and Deployment Flexibility
The optional feature list is one of the most important parts of this model because it changes how the terminal can fit into a real project. ZKTeco lists ID, IC and HID card support, webserver, photo ID, ADMS, external bell and printer support, plus multiple verification modes. These are not details to leave until installation day; they can determine the exact hardware or firmware requirement and the accessories that must be supplied.
For example, a company that wants fingerprint attendance today but plans to issue proximity cards later should confirm the correct card technology before ordering. A factory that wants a scheduled or external bell should define how the bell will be triggered and whether additional hardware is required. A branch deployment that expects centralized data movement through ADMS should verify that the intended server or cloud architecture is supported. A business that wants photo display or printer output should likewise state those needs in the project brief.
Decision checklist
- Confirm fingerprint-only versus fingerprint plus card verification.
- Specify the card technology if cards are required.
- State whether webserver or ADMS functions are part of the workflow.
- Identify any external bell or printer requirement.
- Ask FourTeck to confirm the quoted configuration against these needs.
What Buyers Should Check Before Purchase
The most common purchase risk is choosing the correct model name but the wrong workflow. Attendance hardware must match employee count, verification method, software, data path, installation location, and the accessories or optional functions the site expects to use.
Configuration Fit
Start with staff count and daily clocking volume. Confirm whether 3,000 fingerprint templates and 100,000 records are adequate with realistic growth. Decide whether one terminal is enough for the peak shift window. List optional functions such as cards, ADMS, bell, printer, photo ID, or multiple verification modes instead of assuming they are included.
Compatibility Check
Check the software environment before hardware purchase. Identify the required ZKTeco software version, network route, server or PC, database ownership, and any HR or payroll export process. If an older terminal is being replaced, confirm data migration and reporting expectations rather than relying on brand familiarity alone.
Availability and Warranty
Availability can vary with supplier status, quantity, optional card configuration, and project timing. Warranty terms can also vary by source and order. Ask for the warranty scope on the actual quote, confirm what is covered, and keep the purchase documentation for future support or replacement decisions.
Quote Preparation
Share employee count, quantity, required verification methods, software preference, network availability, optional functions, delivery location, target date, and installation expectations. For multi-site projects, include the number of branches and whether centralized reporting is required so the quote can address the complete workflow.
Buying support for Dubai and UAE deployments
FourTeck supports product inquiries across Dubai and the UAE with help for model confirmation, configuration review, quote preparation, delivery coordination, and warranty guidance. Availability can change according to the selected configuration, quantity, supplier status, and order timing, so the practical approach is to request a current quotation rather than rely on a historic online listing.
Support across key UAE business locations
Businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, and other UAE locations can contact FourTeck for availability checks, product selection, quote assistance, and delivery coordination. For a single office, share the delivery address and required quantity. For a project spanning several sites, provide the number of terminals per location, network and software expectations, and whether all sites should report into one attendance environment. A consolidated requirement helps avoid ordering mixed options that later create inconsistent enrollment or reporting workflows.
GCC and Africa project inquiries
FourTeck also supports business technology inquiries across selected GCC and Africa markets through regional platforms and inquiry channels. Organizations planning attendance projects in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Kenya, Uganda, or other supported markets can submit the required model, quantity, employee population, verification method, software plan, and delivery destination for review.
Regional availability, freight arrangements, warranty handling, taxes, import requirements, and configuration support can vary by country and supplier source. For that reason, a UAE quote should not automatically be treated as a regional project quote. Multi-country buyers should provide a site list and deployment schedule so suitable procurement and delivery options can be reviewed for each location.
Useful regional resources include FourTeck Kenya, FourTeck Uganda, FourTeck Africa, and FourTeck Kuwait. These links can help route regional inquiries without implying local stock at any specific time.
Other options buyers may consider
A buyer should choose an alternative when the requirement changes materially: more advanced identity methods, dedicated door access control, larger user capacity, or a broader security platform may justify a different ZKTeco model or category. FourTeck can review those differences before a project is standardized.
ZKTeco X628-C fingerprint attendance terminal
Consider this family when the buyer wants another classic fingerprint attendance model and needs to compare capacity, interfaces, software compatibility, and current regional availability. Exact specifications should be verified before substitution.
ZKTeco F18 biometric access and attendance terminal
This type of model may be relevant when attendance must be considered alongside door-access functions. Buyers should compare access-control interfaces, fingerprint capacity, card support, management software, and installation requirements rather than treating it as a direct like-for-like replacement.
ZKTeco face and fingerprint terminals
For sites seeking contactless or multi-biometric attendance, a face-enabled model may suit the workflow better. Capacity, recognition environment, software, and budget should be compared.
CCTV and access control systems
Where attendance is only one part of a wider facility-security requirement, review integrated access control, surveillance, cabling, and centralized management as one project.
Practical support before the purchase order
Time attendance purchases often look simple until a buyer reaches the questions of software, optional card support, network communication, multi-site reporting, installation, and warranty. FourTeck’s role is to help turn those questions into a clearer product request so procurement can compare the right configuration rather than only the model label.
Employee count, number of sites, clocking frequency, optional verification methods, software, and data workflow can be reviewed before quotation.
Optional card types and functions can be separated from standard features so the buyer knows what must be included in the requested configuration.
Quantity, delivery location, project timeline, and support expectations can be documented in one commercial request.
UAE and regional delivery planning can be discussed according to supplier status, order size, and destination.
The applicable warranty scope can be confirmed on the actual quotation rather than assumed from unrelated online listings.
If the requirement moves beyond attendance into door access, surveillance, or larger multi-site identity management, FourTeck can discuss more suitable alternatives.
Questions buyers ask about the U300-C
What is the ZKTeco U300-C used for?
It is a fingerprint time attendance terminal used to enroll employees, verify fingerprints during clock-in or clock-out, and store attendance events for later transfer into supported attendance software. It is primarily an attendance device. If the project also requires door locking, access-control inputs, or broader physical-security integration, buyers should verify whether another model is more suitable.
How many fingerprints and attendance records can it store?
ZKTeco specifies capacity for 3,000 fingerprints and 100,000 attendance records. The fingerprint figure should be compared with the active employee population and growth plan. The record capacity should be paired with a regular synchronization, download, or backup procedure so the terminal is not treated as the organization’s only long-term attendance archive.
Can the U300-C work without a permanent network connection?
The terminal can operate as a standalone attendance point, and ZKTeco documentation includes USB-based data handling alongside TCP/IP networking. A USB workflow can be useful at sites without continuous network connectivity. Buyers should confirm the exact USB host/client requirement and the process used by the selected software before standardizing an offline deployment.
Does it support employee cards?
Card support is optional rather than a universal base feature. Official ZKTeco information lists ID, IC, and HID options, and the official datasheet references an optional card capacity of 10,000. If cards are required, specify the card technology and preferred verification method in the quote request so the correct configuration can be confirmed.
Which software does ZKTeco list for this terminal?
Current manufacturer information lists ZKBio Time.Net and ZKBio Time. An official datasheet also references ZKTime.Net 3.0. Buyers should confirm the software version, licensing terms, operating environment, database requirements, and any payroll or HR export needs because hardware compatibility does not automatically mean every legacy or third-party workflow is supported.
Is the terminal suitable for a large shift-based workplace?
It may be suitable when user and record capacity fit the site, but peak traffic matters. Even though fingerprint verification is rated at 0.5 seconds or less, hundreds of staff arriving in the same few minutes can create queues. Large shifts should consider employee flow, entrance design, verification method, and whether multiple terminals are needed.
What should be checked before installation?
Confirm a suitable indoor mounting point, DC power availability, network cabling if TCP/IP will be used, employee traffic flow, administrator access, and the intended data-transfer process. The published operating range is 0°C to 45°C with 20% to 80% humidity. Avoid placing the device where environmental exposure falls outside the manufacturer’s stated range.
Can FourTeck help with a bulk or multi-site request?
Yes, FourTeck can review a business request covering multiple terminals or sites. Provide the quantity per location, employee count, verification method, software architecture, network availability, required optional functions, delivery destinations, and target timeline. Availability and commercial terms remain subject to the actual configuration and supplier status at the time of quotation.
How do I request the correct configuration in the UAE?
Send FourTeck the exact model, required quantity, employee population, fingerprint-only or card requirement, preferred attendance software, network or USB workflow, optional functions, delivery location, and target deployment date. Those details allow the request to be checked against the verified capabilities of the terminal before a quotation is prepared.
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