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Multifeed

When a multifeed occurs, the following error code is displayed on the Function Number Display of the operator panel.

"J" and "2" are displayed alternately

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
Is the Carrier Sheet used? Yes

Scanning

Specify the scan settings for the Carrier Sheet in the scanner driver.
ScanningNo
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".
As needed, select the [Selected range] checkbox for [Document check area specification for Multifeed Detection] in [Device Setting 2] in the Software Operation Panel, and specify an area to detect multifeed.
ScanningYes
Did you scan a thick document such as a plastic card? Yes

Scanning

Perform one of the following:
  • Use the multifeed window display function of the scanner driver.
  • Use the Intelligent Multifeed function in the Software Operation Panel.
  • Disable the multifeed detection setting of the scanner driver.
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
Is the Roller Set (the brake roller and pick roller) installed correctly? No

Scanning

Install the Roller Set (the brake roller and pick roller) correctly.
ScanningYes
Is the Roller Set (the brake roller and pick roller) clean? No

Scanning

Clean the Roller Set (the brake roller and pick roller).
ScanningYes
Is the Roller Set (the brake roller and pick roller) worn out? Yes

Scanning

Replace the Roller Set (the brake roller and pick roller) correctly.
ScanningNo
Is the scanner used at 2,000 m or higher altitudes? Yes

Scanning

Select [Enable] for [High Altitude Mode] in [Device Setting 2] in the Software Operation Panel.
If the scanner is used at an altitude lower than 2,000 m with [High Altitude Mode] set to [Enable], multifeeds may not be detected.
ScanningNo
Contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider.