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Multifeed
When a paper jam occurs, the LED indicator and the [Power] button on the operator panel operate as follows:
The LED indicator lights up
The [Power] button lights up |
When a multifeed error occurs, remove the document by referring to "Paper Jam".
If multifeeds occur frequently, check the following points and take measures accordingly.
Do the documents meet the paper requirements? |
No

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Use documents that meet the paper requirements described in "Documents for Scanning". |
Yes |
Did you scan a thick document? |
Yes

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Disable the multifeed detection in the scanner driver when scanning documents. |
No |
Have the documents just been printed out from a copy machine or a laser printer? |
Yes

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Fan the documents a few times by referring to "How to Fan Documents", to eliminate static electricity. |
No |
Are the pad unit and the pick roller unit installed correctly? |
No

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Install the pad unit and the pick roller unit correctly. |
Yes |
Are the pad unit and the pick roller unit clean? |
No

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Clean the pad unit and the pick roller unit. |
Yes |
Are the pad unit and the pick roller unit worn out? |
Yes

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Check the counter for the consumables.
Replace the pad unit and the pick roller unit if needed. |
No |
Are you using the scanner at a high altitude (higher than 2,000 m)? |
Yes

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Disable the multifeed detection in the scanner driver when scanning documents.
When a document that weighs 100 g/m² (26.8 lb) or more is scanned at a high altitude (higher than 2,000m), it may be detected as a multifeed. |
No |
Contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. |