Method and apparatus for controlling gloss for toner images
US5716750A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0081
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides a method and an apparatus of imparting various gloss levels to toner images. The method comprises the steps of: PA1 fixing toner to a receiver in a fixing system, wherein said fixed toner possesses residual stress; and PA1 post-treating said fixed toner to at least partially relax said residual stress of said fixed toner. This invention also provides a fixing apparatus comprising: PA1 a fixing system for fixing toner to a receiver wherein said fixed toner possesses residual stress; and a post-treatment element capable of at least partially relaxing said residual stress of said fixed toner.
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