Fujitsu Ricoh Fujitsu fi-7900 Image Scanner - Manual (Page 38)

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 82) .
● 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 260) .
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 82) .
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 277) .
HINT
● Set the paper separation force lower when pick errors or paper jams occur frequently.
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