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Toner image fusing apparatus

US4232959A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1978
Grant dateNov 11, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 5, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2064
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for fusing a toner image carried by a support. The apparatus includes first and second members, at least one of which is heated, which are supported in variable pressure engagement to fuse a toner image carried by a support passed between the members. A sensor senses the temperature of the heated member(s) and the pressure of engagement force is varied as a function of the temperature in order to maintain consistent fused image quality.

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