Fujitsu fi-7900 - Adjusting the Paper Separation Force

Adjusting the Paper Separation Force
When you experience frequent multifeeds, pick errors or paper jams, take measures by controlling the paper
separation force automatically for each document type.
Specify the setting for controlling the paper separation force automatically with one of the following methods.
● Specify the setting for controlling the paper separation force automatically in [27: Automatic Separation Control]
on the [Main Menu] of the operator panel.
For details, refer to How to Use the Main Menu (page 80).
● Start up the Software Operation Panel, and specify the setting for controlling the paper separation force
automatically.
For details, refer to Setting the Automatic Control of the Paper Separation Force [Automatic Separation Control]
(page 249).
In addition, you can take measures by adjusting the paper separation force manually.
Keep the default setting for normal use.
Use the operator panel to adjust the paper separation force.
[11: Paper Separation Force] can be adjusted in the [Main Menu] of the operator panel.
For details, refer to How to Use the Main Menu (page 80).
Paper separation force can be set in five different levels.
Low ←→ High Force Paper Type Expected Effect
Low Low friction, easy to
separate
Prevents pick error and
paper jam
Slightly low
Mid (default)
Slightly high High friction, difficult to
separate
Prevents multifeed
High
The paper separation force is set to [ ] when the power has just been turned on.
Note that when you configure the setting in the Software Operation Panel to memorize the paper separation force
settings on the operation panel, you can use the memorized setting next time the scanner is powered on.
For details, refer to Setting the Paper Separation Force upon Turning the Power Off [Retain current paper thickness]
(page 265).
HINT
● Set the paper separation force lower when pick errors or paper jams occur frequently.
● Set the paper separation force higher if multifeeds occur frequently when the paper separation force is low.
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