Skip to main content

Archived content

NOTE: this is an archived page and the content is likely to be out of date.

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

Scanning

Use documents that meet the paper requirements described in "Documents for Scanning".
ScanningYes
If multifeed detection is enabled, does the document meet the conditions for an accurate multifeed detection? No

Scanning

Fulfill the Conditions Required for Accurate Multifeed Detection".
ScanningYes
Did you scan a thick document? Yes

Scanning

Disable the multifeed detection in the scanner driver when scanning documents.
ScanningNo
Did you fan the documents before loading them? No

Scanning

Fan the documents by referring to "How to Fan Documents".. If the problem persists, load the documents by referring to "Aligning Documents".
ScanningYes
Have the documents just been printed out from a copy machine or a laser printer? Yes

Scanning

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

Scanning

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

Scanning

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

Scanning

Check the counter for the consumables.
Replace the pad unit and the pick roller unit if needed.
ScanningNo
Are you using the scanner at a high altitude (higher than 2,000 m)? Yes

Scanning

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.
ScanningNo
Contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider.